Life in 16 oz.

This episode, after graduating from the University of Beer History with an overachieving 2.0 GPA, we pontificate about our knowledge of the original cerevisaphiles. Next, we visit a taproom and eatery owned by two southpaws who offer 30-plus, meticulously-vetted beer selections, six of which are featured in this month's Battle Royale Beer Dome competition. Finally, we converse with two former Anchor Brewing employees who expound their perspective on the perilous pitfalls and prosperous paragons (whew!) in the beer industry. That, and our usual craic on this episode of Life in 16 oz.

Show Notes

Beer News (02:18)

Pontificating about Beer History in the U.S. (11:49)

Top Craft Beers in the U.S. and California, and more pontificating (13:10)

More Beer History in the U.S. (26:37)

California Beer History and Anchor Brewing Company (29:04)

Julio Peix, formerly with Anchor Brewing Company, Lefty's Eatery & Taproom co-owner (41:13)

Beer Dome - Lefty's 6 Picks - Intro (1:10:56)

Julio Peix joined by Dan Mitchell, also formerly with Anchor Brewing Company (1:25:14)

Beer Dome - Lefty's 6 Picks - Finale (1:42:38)

CraftBeer.com / SupportBeer.com / American Homebrewers Association / Dad's Kitchen / Cider House / Lefty's Eatery & Taproom / Anchor Brewing Company / Alaro Craft Brewery / Crooked Lane Brewing Company / Drake's Brewing Company / Pizza Port Brewing Company / Blue Note Brewing Company / Full Circle Brewing Company

#Lifein16oz #WhatsinYOURpint #BeerDome #BeerHistory

Feature photo: Our first ever Battle Royale Beer Dome, featuring six beers chosen by Julio at Lefty's Eatery & Taproom (see below). These beers butt heads in the categories of IPA (Heavy), Pale and Amber (Medium) and Lager (Light). The styles don't match up for the most part, but it was fun drinking them! Tune in to find out which one of our three finalists was the overall winner of this episode's six-way Battle Royale Beer Dome. (Life in 16 oz. photo illustration/Paul Wade)

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BEER DOME - LEFTY'S 6 PICKS

Pilsner and Lager (Light)

La Boheme - WINNER

Czech-Style Pilsner, 5.3% ABV / 26 IBU

Alaro Craft Brewery, Sacramento

Veedels Bräu: Kölsch

Kölsch, 5.3% ABV / 27 IBU

Crooked Lane Brewing Company, Auburn

Pale Ale and Amber (Medium)

1500 - WINNER

Pale Ale, 5.5% ABV / 48 IBU

Welcome to Life In 16 oz., the “Half-Pint” edition. These are stories we find between episodes, that simply need to be told. So, here’s a chance for you to get the 8 oz. version of our show, without all the nonsense from your annoying hosts. We hope this holds you over until we can meet again… Cheers!

In this episode we speak with Tim Loucks about his revolutionary beer keg products that will single-handedly change the brewing industry as we know it!

The Square Keg / SquareOne Kickstarter

#Lifein16oz #WhatsinYOURpint #HalfPintEdition

Feature photo: The Square Keg's personal use-sized SquareOne model holds up to 128 oz. of beer, the equivalent of eight pints of beer. Several larger, stackable models are planned. (Courtesy photo/The Square Keg)

This episode we begin our series called Getting Creative With COVID! First, we play "ding-dong ditch" with a high school teacher turned "troll king." Next, we hold onto our beers like an 'oh $hit bar' while speaking with a High Sierra four-wheel drive club. Finally, we get ready for fall by bashing two brown ales against each other in our Beer Dome competition. That, and our usual craic on this episode of Life in 16 oz.

Show Notes

Jay McElroy, Turlock Area Beer Trolls / Buccaholics (10:32)

Beer Dome - Battle of the Brown Ales - Intro (33:05)

Ryan Rocha and Phil Mazon, Kingsburg 4 Wheel Drive Club (35:37)

Beer Dome - Battle of the Brown Ales - Conclusion (1:05:10)

Jay McElroy (Twitter) / Buccaholics / Tampa Bay Buccaneers / Carrie Underwood / Where Have All the Good Horror Movies Gone? (Jon Heder and Michael Rosenbaum podcast) / Absolution Brewing Company / Blaker Brewing / Dust Bowl Brewing Company / Firestone Walker Brewing Company / Cigar City Brewing / Big Sky Brewing Company / Kingsburg 4 Wheel Drive Club / California Four Wheel Drive Association  / Sierra National Forest (Facebook) / Sierra National Forest (U.S. Forest Service) / Tread Lightly / Leave No Trace / Warn Winches

#Trolls #BeerBomb #WineFairies #DrinkFairies #Coronavirus #COVID-19 #whatsinYOURpint #DingDongDitch #whatsinYOURpint

Jay McElroy, founder of Turlock Area Beer Trolls, poses with the group's official beer koozie and sticker. Find out more about how this group's "trolls" differ from those wine and drink fairy peeps by listening to this month's podcast. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Brandon McCarty)

Jay McElroy prepares a "beer bomb" for a delivery later in the day. McElroy is the founder of the Turlock Area Beer Trolls, a type of wine and drink fairy-style group that likes to put a smile on the faces of unsuspecting Turlock recipients. Listen to the podcast to find out more about Jay and his Beer Trolls. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Brandon McCarty)

An assortment of beers stand fast, ready to be 'locked and loaded' into several Turlock Area Beer Trolls "beer bombs" slated for delivery later that day. Beer styles are selected based on the recipient's tastes (and the preferences of the beer troll actually purchasing the beer). This assortment of beers was selected by Jay McElroy,

This episode is all about America and the things that make it great, like veteran-owned businesses. HOOAH! OORAH! Aim High! Anchor's Away! First, we drain our canteens just to refill them with beer at a brewery owned by a retired Army colonel. Next, we trade our combat boots for something more comfortable and speak with "battle buddies" who are impacting former war zones with their flip-flop foot fetish. That's a lot of F-bombs. Finally, we sign the Declaration of Hoppiness and feature two true American ales in our Beer Dome competition. That, and our usual craic on this episode of Life in 16 oz.

Show Notes

Retired Army Col. Mike Conrad, At Ease Brewing Company (10:26)

Beer Dome - Battle of the American Pale Ales - Intro (33:31)

Army Veterans Matthew "Griff" Griffin and Donald Lee, Combat Flip Flops (37:35)

Beer Dome - Battle of the American Pale Ales - Conclusion (1:01:19)

At Ease Brewing Company / Auburn Alehouse / Topa Topa Brewing Company / Combat Flip Flops / Aid Afghanistan for Education / Mines Advisory Group America / The Station Foundation

Brandon, right, asks Mike Conrad, a retired Army colonel and the owner of At Ease Brewing Company in downtown Sacramento, some really tough questions like, “How can I retire and make beer too?” (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade)

At Ease Brewing Company's tasting cards take flight with a military twist. Small military-like nuances like these are found throughout brewery and within their product lines are eye-catching, and readily familiar to those who served. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade)

At Ease Brewing Company owner Mike Conrad, a retired Army colonel, says he likes to cover his six when brewing and makes sure all styles are available. He says if you want crazy sours or wild flavored beers, you should go elsewhere. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade)

Military-themed At Ease Brewing Company in downtown Sacramento has a casual, easy approach for folks wanting to simply pop in and grab a cold one. Despite their small appearance, they've got a big outdoor patio out back in addition to interior seating and tables out front. (Courtesy photo/Life in 16 oz.)

At Ease Brewing Company has the brewing capacity for a second location, according to owner Mike Conrad. Learn more about him and his military-themed brewery in this month's podcast. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Brandon McCarty)

Brandon mentions the nationwide aluminum can shortage while interviewing At Ease Brewing Company owner Mike Conrad, a retired Army colonel. Mike is well aware--a shipment arrived during the interview. Lucky man. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade)

Donald Lee, left, and Matthew "Griff" Griffin, right, during one of their deployments to Afghanistan. The former Army Rangers are Combat Flip Flops' CMO and CEO, respectively. Griff had a light bulb moment while at a combat boot factory in Afghanistan that eventually led to the founding of their business. However, the path to delivering their first order of flip flops was fraught with a number of major obstacles along the way. Listen to this month's podcast episode to find out how they were able to persevere. (Courtesy photo/Matthew Griffin)

The men's Floperator style flip flop sold by Combat Flip ...

This episode we speak with a company who takes shelter-in-place to a whole 'nother level. Next, we sharpen our tips and aim for the bull. What? Oh, darts! Finally, "fire in the hole!" Well, fire in our bellies while we keep a fire extinguisher on hand during our BeerDome competition. That, and our usual craic on this episode of Life in 16 oz.

SHOW NOTES

Ron Hubbard / Atlas Survival Shelters (6:01)

Richard Wade / Pacific Darts Association (23:02)

Beer Dome - Spicy Beer Showdown (44:13)

Atlas Survival Shelters / Pacific Dart Association / The Dart Shop / Discord / DartConnect / Greater San Diego Darting Association / Bay Area Darts / Other Bay Area Darts Leagues / Unicorn Darts / Tio Rodrigo / SLO Brew / Brewtality Beers / Lime Ventures

Atlas Survival Shelters can be buried on your property or incorporated into new construction. This is just one of many available designs. (Courtesy photo/Atlas Survival Shelters)

Come on in! Not. Ron Hubbard at Atlas Survival Shelters says to keep your shelter a secret so nobody can steal your emergency food and water, or wine, or weapons, for example. (Courtesy photo/Atlas Survival Shelters)

An Atlas Survival Shelter during the installation process. (Courtesy photo/Atlas Survival Shelters)

Ron Hubbard, owner of Atlas Survival Shelters, tells us on this month's episode that his company can integrate his shelters into your new home plans. Need a secret underground passageway leading from your kitchen island to a wine cellar, a tornado shelter, or safe room? (Courtesy photo illustration/Atlas Survival Shelters)

Ron Hubbard, owner of Atlas Survival Shelters, says his shelters can be finished off with high quality interiors to make you feel right at home. Seen here is a shelter from his Nado Series. Use one as a personal escape, emergency food storage, a weapons safe, storm or fire shelter or safe room, for example. (Courtesy photo/Atlas Survival Shelters)

One of many things Richard Wade, president of the Pacific Darts Association, tells us about is how the Southern California-based PDA has incorporated a distance league that allows players to see each other's boards, communicate during competition, and to keep score. The method lets dart enthusiasts compete from further away AND allows for spectators. (Courtesy photo/Richard Wade)

Carolina Reaper Triple IPA by Brewtality, one of two spicy beers reviewed for this month's Beer Dome tasting challenge. (Courtesy photo/brewtalitybeers via Facebook)

Tio Rodrigo's Blood Orange Michelada is one of two spicy beers reviewed for this month's Beer Dome tasting challenge. Tio Rodrigo's uses hefeweizen exclusively from SLO Brew, a brewery out of San Luis Obispo,

This episode we order to-go from gourmet food trucks who are rolling along and feeding your community. Next, a company who specializes in pedaling and paddling puts the brakes on in order to stay afloat during the pandemic. Finally, miss day trippn'? We speak to a business that offers the things you long for so you aren't rippn' your hair out. That, and our usual craic on this episode of Life in 16 oz.

SHOW NOTES

Gourmet Food Trucks (08:55)

Beer Dome (Intro) - Mexican Lager Showdown (27:35)

Pedaling and Paddling (31:48)

Day Trippn' (47:17)

Beer Dome (Concl.) - Mexican Lager Showdown (57:44)

SactoMoFo / Roaming Hunger / Sac Brew Bike / Sac Brew Boat / NorCal Trippn' / Sublime / Stone Brewing / AleSmith Brewing Company

 

SactoMoFo's food truck events cater to a wide variety of palates. They specialize in catering and public events such as the one seen here prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. (Courtesy photo/SactoMoFo)

A Buckhorn BBQ Truck worker boxes meals to be donated to formerly homeless women and children at Saint John's Program for Real Change in Sacramento (@SactoMoFo via Facebook)

An Azteca Street Tacos worker prepares to donate meals to formerly homeless women and children at Saint John's Program for Real Change in Sacramento. (@SactoMoFo via Facebook)

Paul Wade and "Booze Cruise Captain" Brandon McCarty of Life in 16 oz. hang with Sac Brew Bike's Chris Ferren-Cirino, blue shirt in rear, and Jimmy Fremgen on one the company's specialized bikes in Sacramento. Check out this month's show to find out more about Sac Brew Bike and their plans to keep customers safe when they are able to re-open. (Courtesy photo/Sac Brew Bike)

A Sacramento Beer Frontier map of Sacramento Valley breweries is displayed at Sac Brew Bike's 19th Street location. The map shows the locations of 59 area breweries. The September 2019 version of this 'Heartland of West Coast Beer' map at sacbeerfrontier.com now features 72 breweries in the Sacramento region. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade)

Sac Brew Bike's unique ride puts their own spin on the traditional pub crawl. Their six brew bikes can accommodate up to 15 people each, allowing group reservations for up to 90 people. They have a local sister company too, called Sac Brew Boat. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade)

A gift basket from NorCal Trippn' invites you to Spa-in-Place. It features an online yoga link, facial kit, bath bomb, detox tea, relaxation candle and more. All products are from locally-owned small businesses within the Sacramento area. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade)

We decide it's Cinco de Mayo ALL month long and feature Mexican-themed or inspired beers. AleSmith Brewing's Sublime Mexican Lager goes head-to-head against Stone Brewing's Buenaveza Salt and Lime Lager in this show's BEERDOME! (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade)

This episode we speak with a brewer who is truly symmetrical with his balance of hops and malts. Next, while a$$holes are hoarding TP we become renegades and fill our carts with some of the best ingredients at a brewing supply shop. Finally, in a world where you thought there were too many craft breweries along comes some brew folk in a cowboy town who are keeping the beer tradition from becoming a dying breed. That, and our usual craic in this episode of Life in 16 oz.

Shownotes

Intro talk (3:02)

True Symmetry Brewing Company story (13:01)

Renegade Brewing Supplies story (47:28)

Beer review of True Symmetry beers (1:22:19)

Dying Breed Brewing story (1:35:50)

Dying Breed Brewing / Last Call Brewing / Renegade Brewing Supplies / True Symmetry Brewing Company

Paul and Brandon make light of the situation.

On the left, BeerFix and Chill, a hazy IPA from True Symmetry Brewing Company we review this episode. On the right, A helles bock called Take a Bock Road that we picked up on our visit to Dying Breed Brewing. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade)

Fresh from the tap, a 100% German Pilsner called Destination: Isolation Pilsner is ready to refresh someone. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade)

True Symmetry Brewing Company's West Wind Double IPA is their flagship beer, and while brewed in Jason Ledford's own way, it's his version of one of his inspirations, Berryessa Brewing Company's Double Tap IPA. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade)

Suisun City's True Symmetry Brewing Company awaits your to-go order. Look close and you'll see their entrance is graced with our Life in 16 oz. logo sticker. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade)

True Symmetry Brewing Company's hours for to-go orders these days. Lots of new signs were made during this pandemic and we can't wait till they're ripped down. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade)

Megan and Luke Henslick, owners of Renegade Brewing Supplies' new location in Modesto (formerly in Turlock), have everything you need, from beer to wine and mead. The business is co-located with their other business, Desert Fox Brewing Company. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade)

Renegade Brewing Supplies in Modesto offers their customers a variety of brewing and winemaking kits. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Brandon McCarty)

Renegade Brewing Supplies in Modesto offers everything one needs, from the beginning homebrewer to the pro beer maker. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Brandon McCarty)

Renegade Brewing Supplies in Modesto offers everything one needs, from the beginning homebrewer to the pro beer maker. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Brandon McCarty)

Renegade Brewing Supplies in Modesto offers everything one needs, from the beginning homebrewer to the pro beer maker. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Brandon McCarty)

Renegade Brewing Supplies in Modesto offers plenty of malts to choose from for whatever beer style the novice or pro homebrewer is looking to make. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Brandon McCarty)

Dying Breed Brewing in Oakdale, Calif., was in the process of having their grand opening when the COVID-19 outbreak hit. Their outside venue sits dormant until they can open up the taproom to patrons. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Brandon McCarty)

A fresh jar of a Helles Bock called Take a Bock Road stands ready for a customer's curbside pick-up at Dying Breed Brewing's taproom in Oakdale, Calif. The business was preparing for their grand opening when the...

In this strange episode, after all the St. Patrick's Day parades are cancelled, we make our own celebrations. First, we bang our pints of ale to the tunes of Blame The Whiskey. Next, we learn some Irish fun facts and tidbits from the president of the Shamrock Club of Sacramento. Finally, we hold a magical final gathering at the "pubvilion" and challenge folks to tell us which Irish red ales are Irish-made or American-made in a blind taste test. That, and our usual craic on this episode of Life in 16 oz.

Shownotes

Irish Beers (6:35)

True Symmetry Brewing / Joseph Paganucci, Blame the Whisky (14:28)

Irish Heritage with Chris Brown, President of the Shamrock Club of Sacramento (27:22)

Homage to Irish Beers / Blind Taste Test of Irish Red Ales (38:57)

Blame the Whiskey / Shamrock Club of Sacramento / True Symmetry Brewing Company / Smithwick's Irish Red Ale / Carlow Brewing Company (aka O'Hara's Brewery) 

Newgrass/Irish fusion band Blame the Whiskey performs at the True Symmetry taproom in Suisun City. It was one of the last opportunities to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade)

Brandon enjoys his True Symmetry beer, and one of his last chances to go out, while taking in the tunes of Blame the Whiskey in Suisun City. (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade)

Brandon and Paul at de Vere's Irish Pub in Davis. They got dressed up and ventured out into Sacramento and Davis to spread some Irish cheer at the beginning of the Coronavirus shutdown. They walked into five bars and pubs and tempted people to steal Brandon's gold and his lucky charms. (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade)

Brandon poses with a fellow patron of Sean Finnegan's Pub in Sacramento.  (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade)

Brandon poses for a group photo with patrons of de Vere's Irish Pub in Davis. Brandon and Paul had dressed up and ventured out into Sacramento and Davis to spread some Irish cheer at the beginning of the Coronavirus shutdown. They walked into five bars and pubs and tempted people to steal Brandon's pot of gold and his lucky charms. (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade)

Brandon reveals his lucky charms while celebrating St. Paddy's Day at Paul's pubvilion. (Courtesy photo/Michelle Halpin)

Brandon's lucky charms. Apparently no one was interested in stealing them. No. One. (Courtesy photo/Michelle Halpin)

Kraig Taylor, the Scotsman, and our leprechaun Brandon, clink cups during a wet and wild Irish Heritage celebration at Paul's pubvilion. (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade)

Paul and Oveta look on as Henry focuses on the aroma of the Irish red ale he is about to try as part of the blind taste test of Irish red ales we conducted in one of our recording studios, aka Paul's garage. The four beers featured for the blind tasting were: Smithwick's Irish Red Ale, O'Hara's Irish Red, Paul Wade's homebrewed Irish red ale, and "Brewer Bill's" homebrewed Irish red ale. Could the tasters figure out which ones were which? Listen to the podcast to find out! (Courtesy photo/Michelle Halpin)

Brandon in the Fairfield recording studio, aka Paul's garage, while he and Paul conduct the blind taste tests for the Irish red ales. (Courtesy photo/Michelle Halpin)

Paul chats away into his mic while he and Brandon record the blind taste test portion of their St.

This episode we sail the seven seas of IPAs with a pirate from the guild of the Brotherhood of the Black Flag. Next, we shop for local produce, meats, specialty food items and grab a pint all under one roof. How's that possible? Because it's a modern day public house. Finally, we get stumped by Alex Larrabee's deep rooted knowledge of sours and barrel-aged beers at Big Stump Brewing Company. That, and our usual craic on this episode of Life in 16 oz.

Shownotes

Seven Seas of IPAs / Brotherhood of the Black Flag (9:38)

Modern Day Public House (41:20)

Alex Larrabee / Big Stump Brewing (54:15)

Coronado Brewing Company / Alvarado Street Brewery / Brotherhood of the Black Flag / NORCAL Pirate Festival / Valhalla Renaissance Faire / MoreBeer / True Symmetry Brewing Company / The Market Modesto / Big Stump Brewing Company

No love was lost between Brandon's Local Shred Red from Alvarado Street Brewery out of Monterey County, California, and Paul's Mermaid's Red from Coronado Brewery in Coronado, California, as they go head-to-head in this month's "BeerDome." (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade)

Paul mentions on the show that he attended Russian River Brewing Company's Pliny the Younger 2020 release at their new Windsor location. He wasn't kidding when he said the line was long! (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade)

Mark Chilcott at his local favorite True Symmetry Brewing Company in Suisun City, California. While there he can enjoy plenty of India Pale Ales and other hopped up brews like their Lop Sop Doy, a triple IPA with 11% ABV (alcohol by volume). (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade)

Mark and Kathy Chilcott, both proud hop heads, enjoy brewing their own IPA beers. Throughout the year they get dressed in various costumes as part of a pirate-themed guild called the Brotherhood of the Black Flag. The guild participates in festivals and fairs around the state. (Courtesy photo/Mark Chilcott)

A hops plant grows up the side of Mark and Kathy Chilcott's home. They enjoy brewing their own IPA beers and are members of a pirate-themed guild called Brotherhood of the Black Flag. (Courtesy photo/Mark Chilcott)

Patrick Chinn, second from left, with his staff at Persuasion Brewing Company. They are drinking Persuasion's Root Down Double IPA brew at The Market Modesto, 500 7th St., Modesto. (Courtesy photo/Patrick Chinn)

The Market Modesto carries a plethora of choice beers from the local area to tantalize even the toughest taste buds. (Courtesy photo/Patrick Chinn)

The Market Modesto serves up delectable deli items that pair nicely with beers on tap in the Persuasion Brewing Company drinking area. (Courtesy photo/Patrick Chinn)

The meat section at The Market Modesto carries everything from in-house sausages and choice cuts, to bacon wrapped veggies and fajita fixings. (Courtesy photo/Patrick Chinn)

The Market Modesto boasts a wide range of barbecue-related items such as pellets and infused wood chips,

This episode we try to be good to our bodies and seek inspiration from a gentleman who actually did it. Next, to prepare for this year's drinking we freeze ourselves at -285 degrees and then explore the mechanics of body movement. Finally, CORNHOLE! We practice airmailing our sacks into the hole with some of the best teams in California. That and our usual craic on this episode of Life in 16 oz.

 

Port Townsend Brewing Company / Dusty Bottoms Trail Runners / KW Recovery Lab / Big Sexy Brewery Company / California Cornhole Association / North Coast Brewing Company / OV Cornhole

This episode, we feature a blind taste test 'battle' between two stouts. In one 'corner' we have Port Townsend Brewing Company Stout. In the other 'corner' we have North Coast Brewing Company's Old No. 38 Stout. The results are a bit of a surprise for one our hosts! (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade)

After a health scare, Richard Prestia got serious about losing weight. By setting goals, increasing his physical activity and eating right he improved his health and transformed his body. (Courtesy photo/Richard Prestia)

Richard Prestia, in yellow holding his coveted 100 miler belt buckle, poses with son Marcus after the Rio Del Lago 100 Mile Endurance Run. (Courtesy photo/Richard Prestia).

Richard Prestia, a KW Recovery Lab member, now even more transformed, enjoys his high tech ice bath therapy. (KW Recovery Lab/Courtesy photo)

KW Recovery Lab in Turlock, California, maintains a nitrogen-fed whole body cryotherapy unit. (KW Recovery Lab/Courtesy photo)

A happy KW Recovery Lab member relieves his tired legs using Normatec compression sleeves. (KW Recovery Lab/Courtesy photo)

A KW Recovery Lab technician uses deep tissue massage to work a member's calf muscle. (KW Recovery Lab/Courtesy photo)

A technique called 'cupping' is used on this KW Recovery Lab member's lower leg to aid in muscle recovery. (KW Recovery Lab/Courtesy photo)

The California Cornhole Association, organized and managed by Joe and Becky Schwartz, in partnership with Big Sexy Brewing Company, held a New Year's Hangover Challenge at the Sacramento brewery, Jan. 2, 2020. Nineteen teams with more than 70 participants showed up to practice and begin the 2020 points race. (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade)

The California Cornhole Association, organized and managed by Joe and Becky Schwartz, in partnership with Big Sexy Brewing Company, held a New Year's Hangover Challenge at the Sacramento brewery, Jan. 2, 2020. Nineteen teams with more than 70 participants showed up to practice and begin the 2020 points race. (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade)

The California Cornhole Association, organized and managed by Joe and Becky Schwartz, in partnership with Big Sexy Brewing Company, held a New Year's Hangover Challenge at the Sacramento brewery, Jan. 2, 2020. Nineteen teams with more than 70 participants showed up to practice and begin the 2020 points race. (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade)