Ed. Note: Some Words on Jeff Becker

I was unfortunately out of the country when the news of Beer Institute president Jeff Becker's untimely passing reached me. On the day of his funeral today, I feel compelled to reflect on Jeff. I first met Jeff Becker about ten years ago, and even while I was a little scrub of a beer reporter, Jeff always took the time to help me understand the complex national issues that faced the U.S. brewing industry. For that I will always be