47520 Highway 1, Big Sur

667-2225, www.bigsurtaphouse.com

Sure, some people reach for a cool glass of water or a bottle of Gatorade after a day hiking the wilds of Big Sur. That’s all fine and good, but there is also nothing quite like the feeling of downing a cold draught beer following an impressive outdoor workout. They should try the humble Big Sur Taphouse, where the crew serves up a rotating team of 10 brews in glasses as chilly as the nearby Big Sur River. And, if you only had a handful of nuts and berries while hiking, the moderately priced food like the pork sliders will stave off starvation.