The Stoinian Chancellor was not aware of this, but beer in the Core and The Rim was seen as the drink of the lowest classes. Only one Senator in the affluent entourage of five Senators, four Congressmen and three industrialists that were talking with him had ever drank it, but out of shame, he dared not say it.

"...Um...I have not a singular clue...", said Senator Purshev, "beer is not a beverage we are accustomed with in the Core. The Senators and businessmen present here are either from the Core or The Rim, and thus we cannot tell a factual truth regarding this matter. Hmm...perhaps a guest from a more pedestrian system may speak more accurately"

Purshev then signalled to Senator Kaul Klaest, the delegate of Serida, a rural system in the New Territories. Surprised, Klaest came, shocked that he was needed to speak with the Stoinians. Serida was a tiny world of 68 million, after all. Why would he be of any assistance?

"Your Excellency, this is Senator Klaest, from the quaint planet of Serida. We were conversing regarding beer with the Stoinian Chancellor. Perhaps you may enlighten us about this drink, as it is more readily consumed in your area?"

Klaest looked at Purshev with annoyance and confusion. This is why he needed to speak to the Stoinians? A cultural reference from the common classes?

"Okay, well, beer is of course drank more in worlds like the one I represent in the Senate. A popular brand in my neck of the woods is Crown, a good type of alcohol. Here, if you want, drink some"

Luckily for the conversation, Klaest had brought a bottle of beer that was served for the more pedestrian guests such as him. He was about to drink it when he was called over, but if he could get the attention of these Stoinians, perhaps Serida may have an advantage over other worlds by the mere mention of its existence to these foreigners. We'll see.