Don’t be that person - Let’s Lift Up Maryland’s Craft Beer Community, Not Tear It Down

Recently, I found myself in a relatively heated online discussion on REDDIT with a so called local craft beer enthusiast who was quick to call out one of our local breweries and label their beers "absolute garbage." I was even more disappointed by the fact that I received little to no support in the discussion, and was even downvoted for my respectful responses. It got me thinking about how these kinds of negative comments affect our Maryland craft brewing community. As fans and supporters of local brewers, we have a big role in shaping how others view our community and industry, especially younger generations who are new to the local craft brewing scene here in MD. And with that, I strongly feel that we have the responsibility to lift it up, not bring down our local community. Here’s why focusing on positives, or even choosing not to comment at all, is better for our community.