The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and 5×5 Brewing Co. announced on Wednesday the creation of Los Vaqueros beer, a blood orange kölsch style ale that will soon be available in local stores and restaurants as well as UTRGV Athletics events at which alcohol is served.
Los Vaqueros is expected to be available at UTRGV baseball’s final home series, May 12-14 against Grand Canyon at UTRGV Baseball Stadium. 5×5 Brewing Co. will host a tailgate party to introduce the new beer to fans before the May 12 game starting at 4 p.m. The game starts at 6:30 p.m.
“This is an incredible opportunity to spread the Vaqueros brand throughout the Valley in a unique way,” UTRGV Vice President & Director of Athletics Chasse Conque said. “We are grateful for our partnership with 5×5 Brewing to develop and market Los Vaqueros.”
Los Vaqueros will also be available in branded cans in most Rio Grande Valley H-E-B, Specs, Total Wine & More, and El Tigre locations. A complete list of restaurants serving Los Vaqueros using a branded tap is still being compiled. Any restaurants that want to request Los Vaqueros can do so by ordering through L&F Distributors.
“We are proud to be a small part of UTRGV Athletics putting the Valley on the map,” 5×5 Brewing Co. Director of Operations and Owner George Rice said. “We believe that beer should be exciting, and right now, there is a lot to be excited about with UTRGV Athletics.”
5×5 Brewing Co. is owned by 6 United States military veterans: George Rice (Army), Ray Franklin (Army), Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa (Marine Corps.), Jorge Gonzalez (Marine Corps), Sean Downey (Marine Corps), and Alex Gelman (Navy).
This veteran-owned and operated brewery found its origins in the heart of Mission and quickly spread throughout the Rio Grande Valley. The brewery’s primary focus is to provide a community for veterans, service men and women, and their families who love to drink beer as a way to connect with one another.
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