El Paso businesses Crave and Aurellia's collaborate to introduce fruity agave wheat ale

Aaron A. Bedoya, El Paso Times
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In a refreshing display of local camaraderie, two El Paso businesses, Crave Kitchen & Bar and Aurellia's Bottle Shop & Brewhouse, have joined forces to create a beer that promises to tantalize taste buds.

The result of their collaboration is "Cactus Squeeze," an agave wheat ale brewed with pineapple and Cara Cara orange, boasting an impressive 7% ABV.

Justin Gibson, owner and brewery manager of Aurellia's, explained that the inspiration for this unique brew stemmed from Crave's reputation for sourcing top-quality fruits and agave, which are synonymous with their popular mimosas and agave-inspired drink menu.

This joint venture between Crave and Aurellia's has allowed them to blend their expertise and create a beer that showcases the best of both establishments.

Cactus Squeeze is a beer collaboration between Aurellia’s and Crave.
Cactus Squeeze is a beer collaboration between Aurellia’s and Crave.

Crave and Aurellia's will serve the Agave Wheat Ale on tap at locations starting Thursday to commemorate the brew launch.

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Beer enthusiasts and curious locals can mark their calendars for Friday, when the official launch party will take place at Fools Gold, 2700 N. Mesa St. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. and promise an evening filled with pints of the newly released beer, complimentary glassware, and a lively celebration of the collaboration between these two popular El Paso brands.

This collaboration marks Aurellia's second successful partnership with a local restaurant, following last year's collaboration with Taconeta and its Maiz Azul.

This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: El Paso's Crave, Aurellia’s collaborate to brew ‘Cactus Squeeze’ beer