I am having a beer crisis. At a time when the craft-brewers are multiplying like crazy, I have developed an intolerance for beer. I am being treated for acid reflux but it has never affected drinking beer - until recently. I love bitter, hoppy beers and locally we have several brewers who excel at making them. Lately I can't drink even half a bottle before the heartburn sets in. Pouring a beer down the drain is enough to bring a tear to the eye. I even tried a unoffensive Pilsner but no luck. I'm trying not to panic but, well, it's hard. Hopefully it's a temporary affliction. If it isn't then I'll have to rethink the meaning of life - again...