THE LINEUP
Rey Cuvée Vanilla(13% ABV)
2019 + 2020 + 2021 Rey Gordo blended & bourbon barrel aged with Mexican vanilla
The undisputed heavyweight champion returns, his physique is strengthened with a mix of 2019 + 2020 + 2021 Rey Gordo, double barrel-aged in Jim Beam barrels. A basis of vanilla from Uganda, Madagascar and Tahiti offers him depth of character, adopted by an abundance of Mexican vanilla that steals the present. Anticipate flavors of darkish chocolate, crème brûlée, fig jam, cherry cola, cigar tobacco, and wealthy leather-based. A stout liked by all with a brand new trick up his sleeve in 2022.
Rey Gordo (13% ABV)
Imperial stout aged in Jim Beam & Markers Mark bourbon barrels
The king of kings enters the ring! 12 months after 12 months Rey Gordo continues to remind us why his spot within the Luchador lineup isn’t questioned. This traditional imperial stout was aged in Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark bourbon barrels for 12 months, giving it a mid-pallet sweetness, a protracted roasty end, bourbon heat, and sharp elbows.
Señor Finito (12.75% ABV)
Imperial stout aged in Sagamore rye whiskey barrels with chocolate, mesquite bean, and canella
Señor Finito, the knockout! A rookie on this sequence, and the little brother of the legendary Señor Bandito and Señor Incognito. This imperial stout was aged in Sagamore rye whiskey barrels with cacao nibs, crushed mesquite beans, and spicy canella, leading to a nostalgic mixture of previous trend fudge, brownie batter, and heat Mexican sizzling chocolate. He brings the warmth and all the time finishes the job.
Tarzan Boy (13% ABV)
Imperial stout aged in 4 Sq. Barbados rum barrels with banana, Mexican vanilla, piloncillo, and Metric espresso.
A returning fan favourite, Tarzan Boy is an imperial stout aged in 4 Sq. Barbados rum barrels with recent and dried banana, Mexican vanilla beans, piloncillo syrup, and Metric espresso. This nook of the ring spent his time coaching with espresso produced by Ernesto Perez on his property in Veracruz. It’s a carbonic, pure espresso with a mushy character of spice, ripe strawberry, and earthy notes to create a splendidly well-integrated, luxurious journey.
La Tormenta (13% ABV)
Imperial pineapple ale aged in 4 Sq. Barbados rum barrels with canella and spices
A storm is brewing within the Caribbean isles, La Tormenta is right here for its premiere! A powerful pineapple ale base, aged gracefully in Caribbean rum-soaked oak for 12 months with crushed pineapple, pineapple juice, freeze-dried pineapple, spicy Mexican cinnamon, and a shipwreck of mysterious spices. Get her quick, she can be gone as shortly as she blew in.
Barbarosa con Café (12.75% ABV)
Imperial black and crimson raspberry ale aged crimson wine barrels with Metric Espresso
Out of the fog and into the ring, the 2021 gold medalist Barbarosa returns. This 2022 tremendous fighter boosted its energy with the addition of Metric espresso.It spent the 12 months in Michigan harvesting black and crimson raspberries on the peak of ripeness, then getting older in freshly-emptied crimson wine barrels, and completed with Colossus espresso from Metric. A fighter with daring, spherical, and strong flavors. Get your arms on this 12 months’s Barbarosa earlier than it fades again into the mist. We all know a winner after we see one!
VINTAGES
Extra data coming quickly!
RELEASE DETAILS
There’s 3 ways to affix in on the Luchador showdown this 12 months: Pre-order your cans for pickup, be a part of us for a Luchador sequence tasting, or are available in for tacos y luchadores on draft.
PRE-SALE. Beginning Thursday, Oct twenty seventh at Midday, all cans can be obtainable for preorder pickup on our launch day, Saturday, Nov twelfth. Cans can be offered by way of the Oznr app. Pack limits per individual range by Luchador. Preorders shut at 11PM Nov eighth. Curbside pickup is Sat, Nov twelfth 8AM-3PM (that is open pickup – no designated time slots).
MIXED 4-PACK (restrict 2) $35.00
La Tormenta
Barbarosa con Café
Señor Finito
Tarzan Boy
4-PACK (restrict 2) $25.00
Rey Gordo
2-PACK (restrict 1) $25.00
Rey Cuvée Vanilla
TASTINGS. Style by a flight of all six 2022 Luchadores with our Head Brewer Jacob Sembrano. Tastings will happen in our second ground Taproom on launch day, Nov twelfth. Buy your tickets by way of OZNR beginning at Midday on Thursday, Oct twenty seventh.
- $40 per individual – 11am, 1pm, 3pm classes (These WILL sell-out quick, set a reminder!)
- 2oz tasting parts of every Luchador can be offered, together with snacks and a Luchador glass to take residence.
- **Vital** This 12 months, we is not going to supply Luchador to-go packs on the finish of the tastings. If you want to buy beer, add your order to your cart along with your tasting ticket!
TACOS y LUCHADORES. All Luchadores can be obtainable on draft at our brewpub! Come on over to get pleasure from a glass with our tacos. Reservations usually are not required however are really helpful. A restricted choice and amount of two/4PKs can be obtainable to-go on the brewpub (based mostly on what stays after presale).
The brewpub is the one place to buy Luchador cans. We is not going to be sending any to distro this 12 months. Don’t overlook to prep for the occasion – obtain the OZNRapp, sign-up for our e-newsletter, or test our Instagram @cruzblancachi for updates on the#CruzLuchadores2022 sequence.
For Extra Data:
https://brewpub.cruzblanca.com/chicago-brewery-taqueria/luchadores/
