The red star is not a popular symbol. Yellow stars are more
common, granting wishes to children everywhere. The red star brings up images
of communism such as that in China or the former U.S.S.R. So why a brewery? It
seems that the brewery does have Eastern links; having managed to export its
beer as far as Serbia. Perhaps it was a name to capitalise on a familiar name
known throughout the railway industry for sending parcels. It’s ironic that the
pub we found the beer in belongs to Heineken, a company that also associates
itself with the red star. Perhaps the image is trying to encourage people to
come together and share their experiences over their beer as fellow comrades. Traditionally,
the red represented the blood of the heroic might of the communist army; while
the star displayed those who were of true patriotic value. Or perhaps it’s
trying to start a kick-start a brewing revolution? It’s all been done before.
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