New Cider--In the House!

 Since the first American settlers arrived to our country over 300 years ago until prohibition in the 1920’s, hard cider was the original drinking man’s beverage on the farm, in the factories and through our coastal shipyards.
     Located in the frontier gold mining town of Julian, California, our growing company continues the American tradition of handcrafted, quality hard cider production using the finest ingredients, painstaking attention to detail and good old fashioned hard work.
One taste of our premium hard cider and you will experience why Julian Hard Cider is “American to the Core”.
     The Julian Hard Cider recipe originates from 1670 colonial America and is comparable to the finest British ciders. Unlike many “impostor” hard ciders on the market, it is easy to have more than one pint of Julian Hard Cider as we do not use concentrated apple Juice or additives which leave the drinker with a lingering sugary film and after-taste.
     Why is Julian Hard Cider the choice of true cider lovers? We have only one ingredient… the freshest apples in the world! Our cider is lightly carbonated with tartness, acidity and a clean dry finish, enabling it to stand firmly on its own or compliment your favorite meal.

More Info: http://julianhardcider.biz/

Another New Addition

Elite is happy to welcome Grand Teton Brewing to our craft beer lineup.
Grand Teton Brewing Company is the original brewery of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. We have been brewing their handcrafted beers at the base of the Tetons since 1988.

Since they've been around awhile, many of you are probably familiar with their portfolio, but for those who aren't, here are just a few of the highlights:

Bitch Creek

Bitch Creek perfectly balances big malt sweetness and robust hop flavor for a full bodied mahogany ale.  Like the stream for which it is named, our Bitch Creek ESB is full of character, and not for the timid. 

Sweetgrass

An American Pale Ale of distinction!  2009 Great American Beer Festival Gold Medal winner in its category, this crisp and fragrant beer is hopped and dry hopped with plenty of Amarillos and Cascades. Try it with any bold, flavorful food to complement its citrusy, resinous spiciness.

Pursuit of Hoppiness Imperial Red

Brewed to showcase the brash beauty of American hops--topping out at 100 IBUs, and about 8.5% alcohol by volume, this thick and warming beer is to be shared and savored. Tastes like it sounds--lots of hops and spice.

Lost Continent Double IPA (available Apr-Sept).

A more traditional Double IPA flavor profile--drier, less malty, more hoppy.To the delight of hopheads everywhere, the style has survived through the centuries and has become the beer of choice for adventurers with the curiosity to discover what lies over the horizon.

First New Elite Brewery of 2011

The pride of Humboldt County, Mad River Brewing is in th' house!
Tasty beers, great pricing and lots of awards.

Spread the Madness!

Bienvenue Alexandre!

Big Congrats to our Sales Manager Nick and his wife Liz-- A brand new baby boy, Alexandre Nicolas, weighing 8 lbs, 9oz, and 20" long was born Sunday the 7th!

Now Nick gets to split his time between wine bottles and milk bottles.

New Addition to Elite Portfolio

Elite is very happy to announce the addition of Duvel Moortgat USA, to their portfolio! Duvel Moortgat USA imports high-quality Belgian beers including Duvel Golden Ale, Maredsous Abbey Ales and Achouffe Belgian Ales, a portfolio has grown to include ten imported beers that distributed in over 45 continental US states.
Duvel Moortgat USA is owned by Duvel Moortgat of Belgium, which also owns our sister company Brewery Ommegang. Duvel Moortgat USA and Brewery Ommegang are both headquartered in Cooperstown, New York. Duvel Moortgat USA is in its 5th year of operation, and Brewery Ommegang celebrated its 10th anniversary on October 13, 2007.

If you're not already familiar with these fine producers, do so soon, they're an impressive selection of Belgian and Belgian-styled craft brews.

Duvel

 

 Maredsous

 

  

Ommegang

 d'Achouffe  

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!

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