Summary
This article says Germany’s beer purity low known as the Reinheitsgebot.It was introduced in 1516 and is 500 years old.The decree allows for only hops, barly, water, and later, yeast in ever Stein.More than 1300 breweries(85%)still obey this and produce many differnt types of beer.However someone insits that German beer’s taste is altered.Actually almost good beers with award are from America or somewhere else.On the one hand new breweries try to make some new tastes on the other ones who brew according to the low want to keep the tradition.
Opinion
Tradition is very difficult problem because there is a differnce of opinion,to keep it or to develop a new way.Surely it is important to keep a tradition. However they do not have to avert their eyes from the present condition.If necessary they should grope for a better future.In Japan there are many traditions,for example flower arrangement known as Kadou.It has some strict roles each groups.Nevertheless there are many groupes that arrange flowers freely ignoring the roles.It is a fact that it is popular with not only Japanese but other counttry’s people.Needless to say,the problem facing German brewer is not so easy.The history of 500 years give them grave responsibilities.I do not want to lose a traditional taste of it.Therefore,the conservatives should consider how to regain the popularity and The reformist group should not ignore the tradition perfectly.