This new Boston Marathon-inspired beer is made for runners

You probably don't associate drinking beer with running a marathon, but maybe you should start. Marathon Brewing, a new project from The Boston Beer Company, recently launched 26.2 Brew and its made with runners in mind.

The golden, hazy ale combines Himalayan sea salt and coriander to create a refreshing brew that has a slightly lower ABV at 4 percent, but packs in only 9 grams of carbs and 120 calories.

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Not only was the beer made for runners, but it was created by runners, too. Marathoner and triathlete Shelley Smith created the beer to give runners a better balance between calories and taste.

"Understanding what is important to runners is what made brewing this beer different from what is currently available," Smith said in a press release. "While most brewers are stripping flavor to hit a certain calorie mark, we focused on brewing a beer that not only fit what runners were looking for, but also delivered a great taste."

Boston Marathon fans and Bostonians alike will probably recognize the name—26.2 Brew evolved from Boston 26.2 Brew, a beer that has been served for the last seven years during and around the time of the marathon. Although this new brew is available nationwide, the company isn't forgetting its roots. Each can of 26.2 Brew displays the Boston Athletic Association unicorn logo, which is the symbol of the Boston Marathon. It's also the official beer of the Boston Marathon this year.

"I've run my fair share of marathons over the years, and there are countless finish lines throughout the training process that deserve a celebration," Meb Keflezighi, the only athlete ever to win the Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon and an Olympic medal, said in the same press release.

"Anyone who has trained for a marathon – who is dedicated enough to wake up before dawn or face the elements to get their miles in – knows that part of training is running for the reward. 26.2 Brew celebrates runners' hard work and achievement with high-quality ingredients and a really great taste."

26.2 Brew is sold in six-pack bottles, 12-pack slim cans and on draft nationwide. You can pick up a cold one today!