Back to the Future with Max Collins
CBA spoke to Max Collins, who has been an active member and supporter of the Club for a long time. He runs his own Boutique Consultancy, is a keen community builder in the Information Technology space, and is a big IPA lover. His generosity of spirit has also led him to pitch in to help the Re-Launch and Refresh of the Club this coming year!
What prompted you to join CraftBrewAsia (previously the Home Brew Club) back in the day?
I joined the club as I wanted to learn about craft beer and its benefits, quality, tastes and why it was better for you. In the middle ages it was the source of vitamins and minerals for the average worker as the food was so bad.
What are some of your fondest memories of the Club?
Memories, I think the main memories were about the conviviality of the Club at the events at Brewerkz (our first sponsor back in 2004), the Beach Clean up/Straw research, Laura's (previous CBA President) Sauvignon Blanc beer and the Craft Beer trip to Ho Chi Minh including the tour of the Heart of Darkness Brewery.
What would you like to see at the Club in the next 1~2 years?
I would like to see more about the education of how to make good beer and the understanding of brewing techniques.
Perhaps also to see a brewing contest setting with Judges / a festival day for all members.
Regular events for Craft Beer appreciation at the partners with a theme for each event - like 3 stouts, or 3 Pale Ales etc, and have someone give a 1 minute speech on where they come from, different techniques and the differences. Maybe the 3 to be tasted comes as a package with food?