Monday
Upside Dawn Golden - Coming down from San Diego Craft beer week it seemed like a good idea to take a break from beer. But, I didn't want to take a break from beer so I invited the crew from Athletic Brewing to showcase what they've been working on in Beer-amar! With 5 days of non-alcoholic beers to get into, John, Chris and Chris started in easy with their Golden called Upside Dawn.
Paired with: Modest Mouse "The World At Large"
Tuesday
Side Stage Hoppy Pale - Music and collabs are in the very blood of Athletic Brewing, so it was an easy partnership for Athletic and The Warped Tour to collab on a Hoppy Pale Ale called Side Stage. Bright citrus flavors with a hint of citrus and tropical hop flavors all balanced with a clean finish will have you asking your self, "are you sure this is a NA beer?"
Paired with: The Maine "Sticky"
Wednesday
Ready Front IPA - I've always said drinking beer for a good cause is the best reason to drink beer. Well Athletic Brewing takes that a step further, so I can drink beer for a good cause and have it be a little better for me because its non-alcoholic! Every year Athletic partners with Yakima Chief Hops and a armed services organization to create a beer that gives back to our military heroes. The beer is called Ready Front IPA and this years beer is second to none!
Paired with: Foo Fighters "Hero"
Thursday
Triple Palm Triple Hopped IPA - Being a member has it's benefits with Athletic Brewing, like today's hoppy monster Triple Palm Triple Hopped IPA. Today Chris, John and Chris brought a members only beer that will have hop-heads asking, "how quickly can you sign me up?"
Paired with: Beastie Boys "Sabotage."
Friday
Winter Wonder - A perfect way to end a great week of NA beers from Athletic Brewing! With the holiday season it can be difficult to satisfy that "winter warmer" category with a Non-alcoholic option, but Athletic nails it with their Winter Wonder Winter Warmer!
Paired with: The National "The System Only Dreams In Total Darkness"