Paddle for Pints gives kayakers, canoers a new way to experience TC breweries

TRAVERSE CITY — Sure, you’ve driven to your favorite brewery and walked to explore a new brew, but have you ever paddled to your next pint? Paddle for Pints kicked off summer in Traverse City on Saturday with a unique pub crawl.

Paddle for Pints is a new and fun way to experience the breweries on the TC Ale Trail. Instead of visiting each brewery on the trail separately, or on a traditional crawl, those participating are able to paddle by kayak, canoe or SUP along the way.

“The idea came from an article written by the MyNorth magazine a few years back. Kevin Farron and I talked about making it into an Ale Trail event and thought it would be a good idea. The rest is history,” Troy Daily, co-founder of the TC Ale Trail explained.

Daily and Farron co-founded the TC Ale Trail last year as a way to bring together the expanding beer community in Traverse City. The first Paddle for Pints was held last summer and had over 90 participants.

This year, Daily and Farron have planned four separate

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