Del Norte Brewing

Despite the address listed for the Del Norte entry this is a place where they only brew beer. There is no taproom here. Of course I have an opinion on this situation. Since Colorado is so lucrative in the brewing industry it is strange that there is a brewery that has no taproom. I drove here personally myself to find this out. I won’t harp on this too much because I don’t know all the information as to why there is no taproom here. Maybe unforeseen circumstances prevent it from being so.
Anyway onto the beer! Del Norte beer is a bit of a challenge to get a hold of. Some liquor and grocery stores carry it and some bars have their beer on tap as well. You have to go to Del Norte’s website to get the details on that because sometimes the locations do change! I lucked out and got it at Alfalfa’s in Boulder! I got two Mexican beers, the Cinco and the Orale. Both beers tasted great but my heart settled on Orale. It has a great flavor to it!
Despite undergoing a bit of a hunt Del Norte beer is well worth trying and the victory of finding some will make it all the more sweeter when you finally get a hold of some! Happy hunting!

Del Norte beer is amazing, and can be picked up at most liquor stores around town. Del Norte brews Mexican-​style lager beers, which means they are all light lagers brewed with corn and are all lightly hopped. They’re perfect for a summertime fiesta, or just to wind down after a long day.
If you want to have a few beers right at the source, visit the Del Norte tasting room. It’s pretty well-​hidden in an industrial park, and only open very limited hours a few days of the week (check the website for details). However, it’s worth the trip to seek them out. They have about 5 beers in their tap room, and all are good. I recommend their GABF Gold Medal winning amber ale, Mañana. If you prefer your beers light, then the Orale light lager is the way to go. They also may have a seasonal brew on site that’s less likely to be found in the liquor stores, so give that one a try. I think I tried them all, and I don’t believe they make a bad beer. Best of all, they sell your first pint of beer for $ 5 and you keep the glass. Refills from then on are only $ 3.
You know what, never mind what I said about the tasting room. Don’t go there. I think I may just want to keep this little secret all to myself.

I sampled the Orale and Amber Lager beers at a Unilocal event a few months ago and loved the taste and the colorful labels. So cool to be able to get Mexican style beers brewed right here in downtown Denver! Got to taste them both again at the Breckenridge Beer Festival over the weekend. Met two of the friendliest beermasters around. I love their whole look and schtick. I think I actually preferred the beers out of the bottle with a little lime and salt rather than on tap! But the smooth, crisp and light Orale is still on the shortlist for my summer keg (sold at Argonaut and Applejack). I’m excited to see these guys get bigger so I can buy their beers at more local restaurants and bars.

The first time I ever tried Del Norte beer was at the Great American Beer Festival. While it is quite hard to remember a lot of the beers I try at the festival I was able to remember this one. Because it’s Mexican style beer brewed right here in Colorado. How cool is that? I mean I’ve been known to enjoy my fair share of Tecate or Dos XX down by the pool on a summer day. Now I can enjoy those kinds of beers while supporting a local business. I’m happy about that.
They only have two kind of beer — light and dark — but what other kinds do you need? Maybe one with green chiles. That would be hot and hawt!
Anyway, the next time you find yourself in your favorite liquor store contemplating buying another 12 pack of Corona, why not check out Del Norte instead? You can even put a little lime wedge in it if ya want.

I had the opportunity to taste the Amber Lager at the last Elite event, I really enjoyed it. I will have to partake of some more. Kudos to another locally produced winner.

So who doesn’t like Beer… Especially when it is brewed locally. Now I know it’s not our states first brewery but these guys are pretty new. I believe just over a year. Recently met one the owners Joe Fox at an Event in North Cherry Creek. He was there behind the bar pouring his fresh brew for free. I LOVE THAT… Ok well I love free beer but really good free beer is better.
Del Norte makes two types of beers but both are Mexican style craft brews… Light Lager and Amber Lager. Now understand I consume wine since I am a wineguy but only with dinner. So while I am waiting for dinner I love a nice cold beer and in fact both of these beers I could so see going with food in a big way since they are both nicely balanced but with some backbone.
When we are trying to pair food and beverage that is one mistake people make… choosing a beverage that will not stand up to that dish in front of them. But Del Norte beers I could see going with traditional Mexican fare… especially the lager if you have some heat.
If you go online like I did you will notice the link that says «Now Serving» page… And it actually lists all the stores and or restaurants it is being served at. So here is what you do… go online and link to the page I mentioned above and find which store is closet to you. Get in your car and go buy yourself a six pack or 12 pack (Heck maybe they have a mixed pack).
I do not believe they have a location you can visit… They do brew in town at the address stated but I believe it is just a brewery. Maybe they do tours and you can sample after the tour… Hey who knows!!! The Beers are very Solid in my book!!!