Nothing made Pete Harkins grumpier than the sight of his empty suitcase. Let me explain. In his 20s, Harkins, who was working in the automotive industry, would take annual trips to Europe, visiting pubs and breweries, and loading up his suitcase with Old World beers that he couldn’t find stateside. About a month after his return, everything he brought home would be gone.
“My friend told me that I’m always
