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Embracing Solo Beer Enjoyment: A Quiet Reflection

In a world that often equates beer with social gatherings, it’s not uncommon to feel a twinge of guilt when indulging in a craft beer solo. As someone who’s been navigating the remote work landscape for over a year, I’ve established a personal ritual that involves savoring a thoughtfully chosen beer each evening as I prepare dinner.

This isn’t just any beer, mind you; I opt for selections that boast depth and intrigue, worthy of being savored. However, I’ve recently started grappling with the notion that drinking alone might come off as somewhat unsocial. Is it really a faux pas to enjoy a $35 barrel-aged sour or a $76 fruited lambic by myself? My girlfriend seems to think so. She questions why I don’t save these flavorful brews for occasions when we have guests, hinting that sharing could enhance the experience. Yet, there’s something intensely gratifying about enjoying these complex flavors in solitude without the need to explain their merits or defend my choices.

This raises an intriguing question: Is it common to feel this way? On social media, the vibrant community of beer enthusiasts often showcases bottle shares and group tastings, prompting me to wonder if I’m missing out on a vital aspect of communal beer enjoyment. Yet, I can’t shake the feeling that most people might not truly appreciate the nuanced differences between various hops, like Citra and Mosaic.

So, I ask: Is it acceptable to cherish a remarkable beer solo, or are we all meant to reserve our finest selections for social settings? As I ponder this, I invite others to reflect on their own beer-drinking habits: Do you indulge in your favorites alone, or do you save them for group experiences? How do you navigate the balance between solo appreciation and sharing the joy of great beer?