IMHO,
I believe this term to be antiquated and possibly even derogatory. The reason being is the only people that I have ever met that give themselves this title are people in which I have little common ground. Typically they are brewpub owners or egotistical brewers that have little to do with the actual operation. I can see how it might be more appropriate in Europe where the tradition has established it as a respectable moniker. However, I believe that in the United States we make very different beers and as a result are very different brewers. To take this even further, I also refuse to use the title of assistant brewer; all of those that have a hand in the brew house are brewers. When asked if I am the brewmaster, I do not have any shame and I respond with pride “I am a brewer.” Technically, I am the head brewer and all of the brewers that I have working with me are brewers.
I believe this term to be antiquated and possibly even derogatory. The reason being is the only people that I have ever met that give themselves this title are people in which I have little common ground. Typically they are brewpub owners or egotistical brewers that have little to do with the actual operation. I can see how it might be more appropriate in Europe where the tradition has established it as a respectable moniker. However, I believe that in the United States we make very different beers and as a result are very different brewers. To take this even further, I also refuse to use the title of assistant brewer; all of those that have a hand in the brew house are brewers. When asked if I am the brewmaster, I do not have any shame and I respond with pride “I am a brewer.” Technically, I am the head brewer and all of the brewers that I have working with me are brewers.
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