Golden
Treasure
How
I miss a beer from my country, the Czech Republic. It is so hard to describe.
It is like I left a piece of my heart in my country. Every time I think about
it, it brings me memories of the people I miss the most. The beer is what
connected us and brought Czech people together as country. The Czech Republic is
the second country in the world that drinks the beer most, and Czech people
proudly call it “Golden Treasure”. Since I arrived to the United States, I have
been thinking about my beautiful city, my first experiences and my “Golden
Treasure”, and I hope one day I will find it here in Chicago.
I was
born in the capital city of Czech Republic called Prague. It is the most beautiful
city I have ever visited. When people talk about the best beer, it is usually
in Germany or Belgium, but then everything changes, when they visit the Czech
Republic. I am not saying that just
because I am from there. I have travelled around the world, lived in a different
places and every time I go back, I cannot wait to see the city, smell the sausages,
food trucks and uncomfortable cobblestone streets. Prague is a small historic
city with many streets to explore, and on each one, people will find a pub,
restaurant or even fast food where people can buy this yellow water with a big
head of foam which we proudly call our “Golden Treasure”. I did find an
excellent beer in Chicago, but it did not taste the same like in Prague.

After
I started drinking beer on a regular basis, it immediately changed my life. I
started to have more money for other things too. By other things, I mean
everything that tastes good with a big pint of the cold bubbly drink. I would eat it with sausage, bread with lard and
very, very smelly cheese. I felt like I found the “Golden Treasure” which goes
with everything. I found out there are even many colours of beer, about the
volume and if it is served with the “head”. My search did not stop in Chicago,
and it is keeping me occupied. Years ago, every pint of beer was served with
coasters. Which is a small piece of paper that stops the beer from sweating
down and makes the water ring on a table. Coasters had information about
breweries, commercials and even jokes, which people would find very funny after
few pints. I used to collect them for my grandmother, and she would always
wonder, how it was possible I got so many for her. They came from my friends,
of course.

Your essay reminded me completely when I used to live in my country. I believe that we can overcome this missing problem making friends that love beers just how we love. I would love to try a Golden Treasure, maybe one day.
ReplyDeleteAs I mention beer is cheaper than water in my country. You should put prague on your travel list.
DeleteI like beer too, i always drink beer with friends in the party. i love the beer in my hometown. however, i have lost it, when i arrived here. it is unfortunately, but we should accept this realty.
ReplyDeleteIm glad you are a fan of beer like me but there is more alcoholics drinks you can try:)
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