By Ling Hui and Wilfred Pilo
KUCHING, Feb 9: Brewmaster Hans Gerner from Bavaria, Germany believes drinking beer is healthy and could treat dandruff problems.
He said beer has a lot of antioxidants, vitamins, proteins, and other minerals, which helps protect the heart, prevent kidney stones, lowers bad cholesterol level, strengthen the bones, helps reduce stress as well as improve memory.
Sharing about beer culture in Germany, he said beer is considered as ‘liquid bread’, a staple food and not an alcoholic drink in Bavaria.
“Beer is a fundamental part of Bavarian tradition, part of our lives and of our culture. Beer in Bavaria is ‘Gaudi’ which means ‘fun and joy’,” he said.
In Bavaria, he added, drinking beer also means sharing good times together, socializing, sharing traditions, meeting people, and enjoying a perfect day or evening.
Meanwhile, Hans, who is one of the master craftsmen of 1602 Craft Beer, congratulated Sarawak for having its very own and first local brewery in the region.
The 1602 Craft Beer launching ceremony was officiated by Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Dato Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom at a local hotel tonight.
Among others also present were 1602 Craft Beer founder Dato Sri Vincent Lee Kee Lung, 1602 Craft Beer Brewery, Corpial Corporation Sdn Bhd chairman Datuk Peter Nansian Ngusie, and board of directors. — DayakDaily
