Bourdain Has A Lion

This week, the increasingly famous food and travel writer Anthony Bourdain was once again eating and drinking in some off the beaten path places in New York for his No Reservations series.

The last time his show featured an episode from NYC, we spied him drinking a Hofbräu beer out of a huge glass boot.

This time around Tony was in Staten Island with underground rock legend David Johansen eating at a Sri Lankan restaurant and sipping a Lion Beer.

Of course Lion's a no brainer match with Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine, but if Idli with Sambar and Sambol isn't on your menu tonight, you can still enjoy Lion Stout any hearty, spicy dish (Carne Asada or Penang Curry, anyone?).

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!