# Thirst-Quenching Post-Workout Beers The Harpoon Rec. League Beer Helps You Hydrate and Recover By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-10-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harpoon-rec-league References: [coolmaterial](https://coolmaterial.com/food-drink/harpoon-rec-league-beer/) & [harpoonbrewery](https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/beers/rec-league-207525) Drinking a beer after a workout is common practice amongst many athletes, so the Harpoon Rec. League beer has been brewed with this in mind to offer consumers an alternative way to hydrate. The beer is a hazy pale ale that has a 3.8% ABV and just 120 calories per serving, which makes it an excellent option for athletes that won't have them feeling quite tipsy when being consumed. The beer is also made with Mediterranean Sea salt that will help drinkers to recover much-needed electrolytes, while chia seeds and buckwheat delivers a dose of omega-3, B vitamins and antioxidants. The Harpoon Rec. League beer comes in four packs and is positioned as the ideal option for athletes to pick up when looking to try out a boozy post-workout refreshment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Post-workout Beers:** The rise of functional beers that offer hydration and recovery benefits for athletes and health-conscious consumers. - **Low-alcohol Craft Beer:** The trend towards session-style, low ABV craft beer that cater to health and fitness enthusiasts without compromising on flavor. - **Functional Ingredients in Beer:** The exploration of unique ingredients with functional benefits, such as electrolytes, vitamins, and antioxidants, to target specific consumer needs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Alcoholic Beverages:** Opportunity to create new low-alcohol beer products with functional benefits for the growing health-conscious consumer market. - **Fitness:** Partnerships between breweries and fitness industry to create functional, post-workout beer as a rehydration option for athletes. - **Nutrition:** Incorporation of functional, healthy ingredients into beer that cater to nutrition and wellness trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Vitamin-Packed Lagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-natural-lager.md) - [Spiked Electrolyte Canned Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postgame-beverages.md) - [High-Performance Post-Workout Recovery Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elite-recovery.md) - [Runner-Focused Non-Alcoholic Craft Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runners-high-brewing.md) - [Light Non-Alcoholic Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athletic-lite.md) - [Protein-Packed Post-Workout Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/up2u-recover.md) - [Pre-Workout Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preworkout-brew.md) - [Better-For-You Beer Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrive-play.md) - [Crisp Low-Calorie Lagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero95.md)