ME!
Hahaha! Ever since my first sips of Double Wit and Hop-a-lot-amus, I have been hooked on everything River Horse has to offer. From their subtle Lager to their potent Tripel Horse, 'New Jersey's Oldest Brewery' commands a modest-- but consistent-- crowd to try their rotating sample of drafts every weekend at the Lambertville, NJ brewhouse. Right across the bridge from the prosperous town of New Hope, PA, Lambertville offers the perfect setting for the hand crafted beers that River Horse provides their fans. Peppered with artisanal restaurants, art galleries, and other boutiques, it becomes quite easy to spend the day hoping back-and-forth from place to place.
Sampling and touring the River Horse Brewing Company became a common Sunday afternoon tradition while visiting one of my best friends and former college roommate Mike Ghigiarelli in Newtown, PA. So, when I heard that they were looking for someone to help makeover their voicemail greeting via one of their patented fan contests, it had seemed like all of the stars had aligned. You see, I pride myself on having a pretty stellar-- even sillier-- radio voice. So, I gave the contest a shot after imbibing in some Unibroue Trois Pistoles at my father's house.
About a month later, I got a call from the brewery on my way home from a day trip to Baltimore telling me that I had won! I couldn't believe it! What are the perks to this victory? A case of their beer and, what I consider to be the dominant honor, the prestige of being the voice of the brewery. So, I'll keep you updated on the process of this opportunity and, until then, grab a sixer (or case) of some River Horse brew to help me celebrate.
