Noah Lederman writes the travel blog Somewhere Or Bust. His articles have appeared in the Economist, the Boston Globe, and elsewhere. Follow him on Twitter: @SomewhereOrBust.
A far cry from the hokey corporate bars that market themselves with surfboards and beach themes, authentic surf culture has shaped a growing number of breweries across the country—from the company ethos to the beers themselves.
While it may have only been coincidence that Dale’s was the beer of choice at Vail, it’s no accident that other winter destinations in Colorado have beers synonymous with their slopes.