Many people are skipping beer for healthier options. However, if you’re a runner, Marathon Brewing Company’s newest brew might be exactly what you need to add to your routine.
26.2 Brew is the newest effort to get people drinking beer again, especially if you happen to be one of the millions of people making up the current health and wellness craze. Marathon Brewing Company’s flagship drink is considered the beer “for runners, by runners,” and was created by marathoner, triathlete, and Cicerone, Shelley Smith.
Sure, it’s got electrolyte-replenishing ingredients like Gatorade. That’s probably not enough to convince a lot of people that this particular beer is actually “good” for you. But, according to the site, 26.2 Brew contains 9 grams of carbs, 120 calories, and 4.0 percent alcohol. It’s also made with coriander and pink Himalayan sea salt, which helps your body replenish electrolytes, which is pretty important if you run a lot.
Smith explains in a promo video that 26.2 Brew was “an opportunity for runners to come together and create a beer that we could enjoy after a long run.” Runners, according to Smith, are always looking for great post-workout drinks, ideally something that tastes good and might also offer a bit of a buzz without messing up your fitness routine.
“Even before creating 26.2 Brew, I would often enjoy a post-run beer,” Smith said in The New York Post. “Many of the running clubs I am a part of go out for beers after runs, and it’s always a great way to celebrate crossing the finish line.
26.2 Brew, however, isn’t the first to try to become part of the health and wellness industry. Other recent “healthy” brews include Sufferfest Beer Co.’s ABV pale ale, which targets athletes and claims to replenish as many electrolytes as the average sports drink. Harpoon’s Rec. League beer also comes packed full of healthiness, with ingredients like kasha, chia seeds, and Mediterranean sea salt.
Although 26.2 Brew has received an endorsement from the Boston Athletic Association (BAA), it probably doesn’t mean you can now replace Gatorade or water with a tall glass of beer. But, if you’re looking for a light beer to give you a slight buzz without a lot of calories (and some extra electrolyte-replenishment), you might want to grab a bottle of 26.2 Brew. And, of course, drink responsibly, whether it’s a healthier option or not.
