Get On The Bus

Who had the most fun at our annual Great International Beer Fest?

Well we all did, but certainly the commuters aboard the Elite bus from Ft. Collins/Northern Colorado seemed to be enjoying themselves.

Beer makes everything better!

A New Elite Brew from Colorado (via Mexico)

Del Norte Brewing Co. of Denver, Colorado specializes in Mexican-style beers. It is brewed locally in small batches with traditional ingredients, and created to capture the styles and flavor of the oldest brewing heritage in the western hemisphere.

Orale Lager Lightly-hopped, full bodied, with a slight sweetness that perfectlly complements the rich flavors of Mexico's cuisines. ABV = 5.0%
Bronze Medal, 2008 Colorado State Fair, Light Lager Category

Mañana Obscura The malty, bold flavor of this beer recalls the European roots of Mexico's great brewing history. Smooth and rich, Manana is superb, whether enjoyed alone or with your favorite food. ABV = 5.0%
Gold Medal, 2008 World Beer Championships, Amber Lager Category
Bronze Medal, 2008 Colorado State Fair, European Amber Lager Category

Tasty New Brews!

Cerveceria de Baja California was founded in 2002, and is located in the City of Mexicali, It is one of but a handful of Mexican microbrews. The product they brew is Cucapá Beer. A name that comes from one of the five Indian tribes that live in the Mexicali Valley. The tradition of nature, the water of the river, the geographical location and the initiative of being the first people to explore the region is what makes Cerveza Cucapá as unique as the Cucapá tribe's ancestors.

The Beers

Cucapá Obscura
This Brown Ale is brewed with four types of malts, which gives it an complex malty taste. This beer is mildly hopped and very well balanced. 4.5% Alc. Vol.

Cucapá Chupacabras Pale Ale
This Pale Ale is impressive. It is the highest rated Mexican beer on tastings.com. Wildly hopped with fresh cascade and centennial hops.

Cucapá Honey
This is an Amber Ale with a honey twist. This beer leads in with a hoppy nose and finishes of with a sweet honey taste in the end. 4.5% Alc. Vol.

They are in stock and available now--
Be the first in your barrio try these surprisingly tasty new brews!

New Napa Producer

We're happy to announce a new addition to our portfolio (new to Elite Brands that is--they've been making wine for over 30 years):
Robert Keenan Winery.





With vineyards in the prime Spring Mountain District of Napa Valley Keenan specializes in small production bottlings of classic varietals like Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

"Michael Keenan continues to impress me with the quality of his wines and readers need to take notice of what is going on at this beautiful winery on Spring Mountain." -- Robert Parker Jr. December 2007

Fans of classically structured and flavored Napa wines should re-acquaint themselves with Keenan's wines soon.