Beer Run: 7 best beers for recovering after a run

For those who are new to the spectacle that is the annual Gate River Run, you might be surprised when you're handed a beer after crossing the finish line -- or even during the race (got to love those volunteers!)

Experienced runners know beer is actually a good way to re-hydrate because most American beers are mostly water, have a small amount of protein and have a third of their calories from carbohydrates, according to RunnersWorld.com.

And some craft brewers have taken advantage of runners' love for beer by designing “recovery-friendly” ales and lagers that can ease aches.

RunnersWorld said these beers add vitamin-rich fruit or salt to replace lost electrolytes.

According to RunnersWorld, the seven best beers to end a run with are:

• Sufferfest Beer Co.'s FKT
• Zelus' Race Pace New England Ale
• Dogfish Head's SeaQuench Ale
• Mispillion River Brewing's War Goose
• Goose Island's Soleil
• Sam Adams' Raspberry Lemon Gose
• Avery Brewing Co.'s Go Play IPA

For more on these beers and why they can benefit you after a run, check out RunnersWorld’s breakdown.