The sixth installment of our Staff Favorites series features Mr. Chris Wright. While this native Pennsylvanian and proud Penn Stater’s work as Gear Patrol’s editorial assistant and master of copy often stays hidden behind the scenes, his impact on our daily operations is extensive. He makes us all look good and rarely gets credit for it.
Though most pine for the latest and greatest, Chris prefers simpler indulgences like craft beer, well-written fiction, cigars and the occasional fly fishing adventure. The fact that he shares these interests with great men from generations past is no surprise: his heros include Twain, Murrow and Hemingway. But while these qualities might surprise some given his youth, Chris’s epic works on articles like Malted Madness or the 100 best books for men offer undeniable proof of his expertise and passion. Then again, so do his favorite things.
Founder’s Breakfast Stout
The best beer I’ve ever had, and something I always try to keep tucked away. It’s packed with rich coffee, chocolate and toffee notes, so much so that it won our Malted Madness craft beer tournament. Some of my best memories involve sipping this beer with friends — at a massive bacon-and-eggs breakfast, for example.