Universal Standards for Beer?

Ray Daniels wants this to be a reality. Mr. Daniels is on a quest to certify cicerones and make beer accessible. He's turned off by the stuffiness and snobbery that tends to pervade the world of wine. We're giving him huge props for this alone. For more on Mr. Daniels work, please check out the link. In the meantimes, Chicagoans, I suggest you check this out.