This time of year Alaskans start getting fed up with winter, but luckily, just before we all lose our minds, the annual winter festival in Anchorage called Rondy begins, and we all have something to do, and much to celebrate. If you are in Anchorage, come down to 4th Avenue and watch the dog races, the Running of the Reindeer, and stop by our downtown studio, which will be open both Saturday and Sunday this weekend, as well as Saturday, during the start of the Iditarod next weekend.
I love living in an amazing little-big town like Anchorage. We have all the benefits of living in a big city without all the congestion too many people bring with it. If I get stuck in cross-town traffic I am still home in 20 minutes. One of my favorite places across town is Anchorage Brewing Company. Every year Gabe Fletcher from Anchorage Brewing makes a tasty malt beverage called Rondy Brew. This year it is a single hop IPA made with Nelson Sauvin hops, which is a delicious treat. This bottle is a collectors edition because it celebrates ten years of the Running of the Reindeer! So, of course I painted it with a reindeer enjoying the brew. I imagined how much rowdier this pronged beast will be after getting a snootful of this hoppy stuff. A double bottle serving of rowdy Rondy brew should bring this beast to its best form for the running. Looks like this reindeer is chugging it too, only letting a little fall into the 4th Avenue snow. I hope you contain your beast and remember to savor every sip of this delectable beer. A bottle is $6 at the brewery, so stop in and have a glass and then Rondy with the rest of us! Just remember to be “slick” it’s careful out there!
This original oil painting and only 30 limited-edition, signed art prints are for sale at my Etsy shop RealArtIsBetter.
Rondy Brew by Anchorage Brewing Co. 11″x14″, oil on panel. Beer art by Scott Clendaniel
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