The typical definition of a Beer Mule is basically any variation of the Moscow Mule or a drink that replaces the liquor base with a beer base. This is not the Beer Mule that I’m referring to however. Here is my definition of a Beer Mule, why you need a few of them, and why you need to embrace the roll yourself.
As a self proclaimed craft beer nerd, there are beers that are just special to see making an appearance in the beer fridge that bring a smile to one’s face. I’ve mentioned before that living in NJ, there is nothing better than having a few cases of Treehouse or Trillium in the fridge to choose from and share with friends. However, neither of those breweries are around the corner. Treehouse is a solid 8+ hour round trip and Trillium is a little further.
However, over the years, I have built up a solid group of friends (myself included) that fall into the category of “Beer Mules”.
The Beer Mule is someone who will haul your beer from a brewery and back to your local area for you.
So when one of the mules sent me a text this past week and said to set up a pickup for Treehouse because he was stopping by this past Saturday, it made for a great weekend! No 8+ hour drive, no hauling cases across the parking lot on a hand truck and keeping them cold for days to make the delivery. Just a quick trunk transfer this week and I’m set for top notch beer for a bit.
I will be making a trip to Boston in the summer and will be gladly returning the favor as well as picking up for my other mules. I see probably having close to 10-12 cases of Treehouse and Trillium in the car with me on that trip to disperse among 5-6 guys. Some of us get up to that area more often that others (lots of fall and winter hockey tournaments up that way to pass by) but I’m always happy to grab stuff. We are also not limited to just those breweries. I have brought back beer and received beer from all over the country…and some internationally as well.
So if you are a craft beer guy like me, do yourself a favor, and start developing your own network of mules. It’s well worth it!! Cheers.
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