Fitness and Craft Beer
According to science, people who identify as “moderate drinkers” are more likely to exercise than those who don’t drink at all! This blog post by Drink Tanks goes into more detail on the possible links behind fitness and drinking, but who hasn’t pre-gamed their workout from time to time or celebrated with a lager after hitting your PB?
Like many others, I love a good strong drink just as much as I love hitting the gym. While NYC has plenty of swanky gyms that feature full-service bars, the idea of commuting an hour just to work out was not very appealing to me. So naturally – I went searching for workouts I could do at home with a beer (or two) in hand.
Below you’ll find the easiest (and safest) ways for us craft beer geeks to get swole while sipping our favorite ice-cold brews. Some workouts pair best with an IPA, others with a sour – but don’t worry, we have all the cans and bottles you’ll need on our shelves at Growler.
Growler & Gill’s Fitness Beer Pairings
As always – please enjoy responsibly
1.Vinyasa Yoga & Smooj Pina Colada: Vinyasa has multiple benefits not only for your body but your mind too! Smooj has been a fan favorite for some time now, and their Pina Colada seltzer is fruity, fresh, pineapple flavored, and a perfect companion on the path to enlightenment 🧘.
2. HIIT class & Marlowe The Way Things Were: HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, is a great workout to choose if you’re short on time, typically sessions are typically no more than 20-30 minutes. Marlowe’s “The Way Things Were” is a classic, easy-to-drink American Pale Ale and super refreshing. What better way to cool down after getting your heart rate up?
3. Dancing & WeldWerks Juicy Bits: Who knew that dancing was a full-body workout? This one is certainly one of the more exciting workout options and a great one to do with friends! WeldWerks Juicy Bits IPA is just as exciting as the most recent Drake song with its huge citrus flavor and tropical fruit notes.
4. Basketball & Catskill Ball Lightning: Basketball not only helps build muscle but also improves stamina and coordination. Catskill’s Ball Lightning is a crisp pilsner that’ll give you a pep in your step and maybe even the boost you need to nail that slam dunk!
5. Hiking & Thin Man Minkey Boodle: Hiking is not only an amazing way to get yourself out of the house and into the sunshine, but it’s also a great way to burn some calories. Thin Man’s Minkey Boodle, besides having an absolutely amazing name, is also a fantastic and unique sour. It’s our strongest beer on the list with a 7.0% ABV, but the raspberry flavor is at the forefront with this one. It’s a great beer to celebrate with when you reach the end of the trail ⛰️.
Have beers you think would pair better with these workouts? Drop a comment and let us know! Come by Tuesday-Sunday to grab the beers seen on this list and happy exercising!
