The two beer makers have collaborated to brew “Oatmaha,” a pale ale homage that will be unveiled before Sunday’s NFL game between a certain unnamed quarterback’s current and former teams (Broncos and Colts), Factotum said in a news release.
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The Denver Post pointed out that the news release is careful, for legal reasons, to avoid using Peyton Manning’s name:
When Manning was asked last year after the Broncos’ 24-17 AFC Divisional playoff win over the Chargers if retirement was weighing on his mind, he answered: “It’s really not. What’s really weighing on my mind is how soon I can get a Bud Light in my mouth after this win.”
Laura Bruns, co-owner of Factotum, says, “We had always thought it would be fun to do a beer like this with ingredients from all the places he’s played football: New Orleans, Knoxville, Indy, and Denver.” While no breweries from Louisiana or Tennessee replied to Factotum’s invitation to collaborate, Tow Yard, the brewery closest to Lucas Oil Stadium and host venue for the Blue Crew, did respond.”
“Oatmaha” — a reference to Manning’s well known pre-snap call at the line of scrimmage — will feature corn to represent Indiana and sage to represent Colorado. Also, because Manning has played for two horse-themed NFL teams, the beer will contain oats.
It will be available at both breweries as well as at March’s Collaboration Fest beer festival in Denver.
