It’s (finally) the first Friday of March Madness and you know we are enjoying the brandivate beverage of the week! As we watch 13 seeds destroy the dancing dreams of unsuspecting 4 seeds we are enjoying a the traditional libation in a beer. However, this isn’t just any beer nor is it just being consumed from just your average vessel. We are choosing to elevate our basketball viewing experience by imbibing in the fabulous Chocolate & Sea Salt Imperial Stout from Westbrook Brewing in South Carolina, but more on that in a bit – let’s talk about that glass for a moment.

Sure, you can quaff your brew from a bottle, a solo cup, or even a can. However, when you want to really ENJOY your beer, you drink it from the 16oz. Lewisburg Lager (#550S2) from our friends at J.Charles. With a subtle yet bold deep etch, this European-style beer glass is designed for capturing the color, taste, and aroma that a fine brew brings. From the moment you pour your favorite wheat, bock, ale, or, in this case, stout, you realize you have a slam dunk in your hands whether you’re watching inside or outside by the fire.

As for the beverage, it goes all in on the chocolate and sea salt that packs a 9.5% ABV punch. There are additional notes of molasses and vanilla that pair perfectly with the liquid cocoa and smooth salinity which makes this a dangerous brew if you have more than one per game.

How are you dunking into the weekend? #bbotw