Book + Beverage: Summer 2020
Originally published in the Summer 2020 issue of SPOKE+BLOSSOM
Heller, a Colorado native himself, crafts a beautiful story of adventure and mystery in this fast-paced novel. Growing up in the outdoors as a kayaker, stranger to the forest. He previously contributed to Outside Magazine and National Geographic, proving his love for and depth of knowledge on nature gripping summer read.
THE BOOK
THE RIVER
BY PETER HELLER
Summer is the perfect time to spend leisurely evenings on your deck or patio with a cold drink and a great book. Because many people have been feeling a bit cooped up recently and have more time on their hands, now is a great opportunity to escape into the wilderness with Peter Heller’s newest release, The River — a mystery-thriller that chronicles the journey of long-time best friends Wynn and Jack, who strike out to canoe the Maskwa River in Canada.
Photo by Kim Fuller
What began as a leisurely trip quickly turns into and Colorado natives. On their journey, the duo hears a couple arguing, so they go to inform them of the traverse becomes more interesting the longer they continue their journey.
THE BEVERAGE
RIVER RUNNER
PALE ALE
With a majority of events and gatherings canceled this summer, our wonderful state, make sure you put Buena Vista as a destination. There are numerous ways to stay and play in the area. Be sure to check out one of Eddyline Brewery’s locations for an ice-cold River Runner Pale Ale and some delicious eats to go with it.
River Runner Pale Ale is named after a local guide to have the beer on tap back in 2009. While reading The River, I found myself transported to the banks of a river and wanting a beverage to pair with my daydream.
River Runner Pale Ale has enough hops to satisfy my normal IPA palate with a solid malt backbone that had me craving more with every sip. There are notes for the photo shoot and have bought several more even more drinking pleasure. Grab a copy of The River Brewery beer to pair with your reading material.