David Shire, who grew up in Glasgow Scotland, studied biology like a nice Jewish Scottish boy should. But when he made Israel his home and began his PhD studies, he realized that he couldn't connect with today's views on science which focus on the minuscule and often ignore the big picture. He opened his own landscape gardening business called "White Flower Gardening," which he very much enjoys.
Being a religious Jew means that every 7 years, one allows the land to go fallow. This negatively impacts the finances of a professional gardener. After much discussion with his wife and his neighbors, they decided to open a specialty brewery which makes excellent quality craft beers. Thus began the journey for the partners of Lone Tree Brewery, located in Gush Etzion, and on par with European craft beers.
Full Story (Israel National News)