CHELUNA BEER MENU
Chela is slang for ‘beer’. View our full menu of chelas below, including our flagship chelas that are always on tap and our seasonal beers. (See current menu on our home page.)
* GR = Gluten Reduced
Take home 22 oz. bomber of select beers. 32 oz. crowler cans also available of most beers on tap! Bagged spicy peanuts also available for purchase.
Year-Round Chelas
These chelas are, by popular demand, almost always on tap at Cheluna.
LOWRIDER MEXICAN LAGER – IBU 12, ABV 4.5% (GR)
This easy drinking, medium bodied lager is halfway between a light lager and a copper; it’s palate pleasing, smooth and well-balanced. We offer Low Rider with a wedge of lime, and also a Tajín rim (Chile con sal), upon request. It’s plenty delicious all on its own, también! Every weekend we make from scratch our own Michelada mix, and you can order your Low Rider Michelada Saturdays and Sundays.
LUPITA IPA – IBU 50, ABV 6.5% (GR)
Centennial, Grüngeist, and Mandarina hops give this much loved chela a floral, juicy aroma that makes this beer one that even IPA skeptics request! Lupita is our take on a New England style IPA, only ours is crystal clear.
CHILANGO HEFEWEIZEN – ABV 5% (GR)
Mango con Chile is a super popular treat in México, and we’ve translated that concept into a refreshing hefeweizen that is so delicious it’s almost addictive! Aromatic mango nose, and a gentle warmth that kisses the back of the throat. This beer is awesome with a Tajín rim and a wedge of lime, también.
COCO-XOCO PORTER – IBU 50, ABV 7% (GR)
This medium bodied porter was inspired by a Mexican sweet called a cocada, which is similar to a macaroon. Kilos of cacao, coconut and vanilla round out this delicious and fragrant chela, which has a very loyal following. Balanced and highly enjoyable!
Seasonal Chelas
These beers rotate through our taps annually, and their returns are eagerly anticipated!
CHELA DE MESA - 5.1% ABV
Our very own Mexican table beer, light in body and color, and very dry, achieved by brewing with corn, lager yeast, peach and apricot – very unique and lovely!
CAFÉ MÉXICANO STOUT ON NITRO - 4.5% ABV
Logan House coffee and cinnamon infused stout served up super smooth on nitro, and inspired by café de la olla – lovely!
EL FLACO DRY IRISH STOUT - 4.4% ABV
Our ‘skinny’ light bodied stout is big on flavor, with toasted chocolate notes and a dry finish. Easy drinking and delicious!
PÁLIDA 2.0 IPA - 6.1% ABV
Amarillo, Cashmere, Magnum and Willamette hops lend clean citrus and subtle herbal notes to this malt forward, balanced and very popular IPA.
GUADELUPE DOUBLE IPA - 8.2% ABV
The big sister to Lupita IPA; stronger and more bitter. Stone fruit nose, pronounced bitterness and sharp finish. An IPA lover's delight!
LA CHULA KÖLSCH – 5% ABV (GR)
Traditional German Kölsch: crisp and clear with muted fruit notes. Hard to drink just one!
CHUPAGUAVA BLONDE ALE – 5.5% ABV (GR)
On its own our blonde ale is beautifully dry and extremely delicious; we’ve added tropical guava, making it aromatic, summery and highly crushable!
BELGA CON PASIÓN SAISON – 6.8% ABV (GR)
We’ve added aromatic and tropical maracuya, or passionfruit, to this beautiful Belgian style saison. One sip and you’ll see why this beer has such a passionate following! Perfect for the warmer months, this beer is seasonally available in our taproom through spring and summer. Enjoy!
ESPERANZA'S WITBIER – 5.1% ABV (GR)
This traditional Belgian wheat beer is infused with kilos of grapefruit, then fermented with wine yeast, giving it a summery, citrusy character. We brew this beer every March in memory of Javi’s mom, Esperanza, and Jennifer’s dad Martin ~ they shared the same March birthday, loved beer and grapefruit, and died within a year of each other and the opening of Cheluna. We toast their memories every time we raise a glass of Esperanza’s Wit. ¡Salud!
BROWN & DOWN DUNKELBOCK - ABV 6.5% (GR)
Full bodied, malty sweet with notes of dried fruit.
MERCADO PILSNER (GR)
Beloved in México. Here’s one for our Marketplace. ¡Deliciosa!
CAFÉ MEXICANO - ABV 4.5% (GR)
NITRO version of El Flaco, with coffee, cinnamon and cloves. A winter treat!
BESO DE VINO - ABV 10.5% (GR)
Introducing our hybrid beer Beso de Vino. Belgian strong pale ale malt, New England style IPA hops, and wine yeast were used to create this aromatic, complex, and high gravity goodness. Beso de Vino translates to ‘kiss of wine’, a nod to the dry finish and wine notes that we hope you’ll love as much as we do!
HELLA CHELA HELLES LAGER – ABV 5.4% (GR)
A traditional south German style lager, our helles is bright, clean, and mildly sweet. Low bitterness and full body make this beer deliciously perfect, and a house favorite!
OJO ROJO IMPERIAL IPA – IBU 50, ABV 10.2%
Made in collaboration with the Buckley AFB Red Eye Squadron, this is a very smooth, malty and robust high gravity double IPA. Easy drinking!
Available 3 ways: nude, mojito style, or with pomegranate!
CLARITA HARD SELTZER – ABV 6.8%
Refreshing hard seltzer, fermented with wine yeast. Delightful peachy pear nose and MUY refrescante. To be released July 2019,
Available 3 ways: nude, mojito style, or with pomegranate!
GOSE DE TAMARINDO – ABV 5.2%
Mouthwateringly tangy, made a little extra tart with tamarind; this delicious beer has a devoted following. Enjoy with a chile tamarind straw, available at the bar!
PÁLIDA WEST COAST IPA - IBU 68, ABV 6.9%
Cascade, Simcoe, and Warrior hops create this popular IPA that is both malty and lupulant, while highly approachable. Full bodied and balanced.
PIÑA CHILADA
One of our OG chelas, making a comeback in 2019.
BELGA SAISON - ABV 7.6%
Traditional Belgian style Saison ale with gentle aroma and fruity flavor. Mildly tart and dry with a hint of sweetness. Crisp finish, perfect for wine lovers!
DEL CAMPO DAMPFBIER – ABV 5.5%
Warm fermented, historic and fragrant German beer infused with apricot and peach. Easy drinking and deliciosa!
TOCO SESSION PALE ALE – ABV 3.8%
All Colorado sourced ingredients in this summery and super easy drinking pale ale!
SAN PATRICIO IRISH RED – ABV 4.9%
Available every spring; a red /amber ale that is malty and true to style. Named in honor of the Irishmen who fought with the Mexican army.
LA TUYA HOPPY PILSNER – ABV 5%, 40 IBU
This classic German style Pilsner has a noteworthy hop aroma and flavor, balanced with a hint of malty sweetness. Crisp and clear, and super refreshing.
PRIMO PILSNER – ABV 5.1%
Saaz and Warrior hops give this classic German pilsner a slightly floral aroma that is super summery and very refreshing!
LA BOMBA BELGIAN BLONDE GABF PRO-AM – ABV 7.6%
Hints of cardamom, orange & coriander infuse this blonde ale with Belgian yeast, created by Cheluna Homie brewer Chris Cardillo and our GABF Pro-Am medal winner!
OKTOBERFIESTA MÄRZENBIER – ABV 5%
Traditional German Märzen; toasty, malty and on tap every October!
LA RUBIA DOPPELWEISSEN – ABV 8%
LA MORENA HEFEWEIZEN – ABV 5.6%
Notes of banana & clove - a true wessbier, or south German style wheat beer.
ROZHA HIBISCUS BERLINERWEISSE – ABV 4.4%
A lovely pink hued super refreshing sour, perfect for summer enjoyment.
RICO SUAVE DARK MILD – ABV 3.4%
True to style: Mild ABV, hop bitterness and aroma, but BIG in flavor, smooth, dark and light bodied yet rich. Must taste to believe!
ÜBER LA LUNA MARGARITA GOSE – ABV 5.5%
Brewed in collaboration with our amigos from Überbrew in Billings, MT, this delicious gose is made more vibrant with lime and orange essence.
CARMELITA VIENNA LAGER - ABV 7.6%
Mosaic and Cashmere hops round out the malty goodness of this Vienna style amber lager! Toasty caramel notes with a crisp finish – rica!
CARMELITA CON SAL VIENNA LAGER – ABV 4.9%
Salted caramel fans, this is your beer! Our deliciously malty amber lager infused with caramel and a hint of salt, which is perfect for fall and cool weather enjoyment!
Special Release Chelas
These are extra special beers we’ve made once, barrel aged, or made in collaboration with other breweries. You can often find some of these unique and special chelas available in 22 oz. bombers, available only in our humble taproom. Get some while it’s available!
CRISPY BOI AMERICAN LIGHT LAGER - ABV 4.3%
Delightfully crisp, clear & clean lager. Perfect!
GROUP HUG - ABV 5.8%
Dry hopped cream ale collaboration fundraiser beer, all sales/proceeds donated.
TENENET'S NECTAR SAHTI
Our 2019 GABF Pro Am entry, which won our inaugural Lucha de Chelas home-brew competition, recipe designed by Carrie Eckert, and competition beer co-brewed by Carrie and her husband Matt Eckert. Tenenet’s Nectar is a beer based on what is known about Egyptian brewing practices. The base beer of 2-row barley and emmer was supplemented with dates, honey, and spices for special celebrations and ceremonies. This beer pays homage to Tenenet, the goddess of beer and beer brewing.
LA LLORONA TRIPLE IPA – IBU 98, ABV 10.3%
A deliciously mega hopped IPA featuring Magnum, Chinook, Comet, Mandarina, Bavaria and Grügiest hops, balanced with malty goodness! Available in 4 and 10 oz pours – all you need!
EXPERIMENTAL IPA – 65 BU
We’ve used a German Riesling wine yeast to ferment this deceptively smooth 9% ABV IPA, which delights the palette with notes of stone fruit and strawberries. This is definitely a summery IPA that we are proud to debut as our first Friday new beer for June 2019. This beer won’t last long; get one while it’s on tap!
BRUT ROSÉ IPA – 6.7% ABV (GR)
Aromatic and extremely dry, this new IPA is perfect for warm weather enjoyment. Effervescent with apricot, grapefruit and cherry notes ~ fermented with wine yeast. Delightful! “I can’t believe it’s not Champagne!”
EL CHOLLO OUD BRUIN - ABV 5.8% (GR)
Pronounced ‘el choyo’, meaning plum in Spanish. Oud Bruin is an obscure beer style originating in North Belgium, and this brown sour is infused with kilos of plum. Inspired by Mexican saladito candy (salted dried plums), we recommend ordering this beautiful and balanced sour oud with a salted chile rim of Tajín! Available by request in our humble taproom.
EGYPTIAN SPICE SAHTI GABF PRO-AM
OTTO VON EISBOCK – MEXICAN GERMAN CHOCOLATE - 10.5% ABV (GR) 25 IBU
Eisbock is a más macho and más malty version of doppelbock, and ours delights the palate with caramel and dried fruit notes underneath coconut and chocolate deliciousness! This beer is named with a nod to Prost Brewing Company (one of our Collaboration Festival 2019 beers!) and Otto von Bismarck, an OG German chancellor who collaborated with el presidente de México Porfirio Díaz back in the day, bringing almost 500 German families to México, which in turn helped develop México’s brewing industry.
ÜBER LA LUNA MARGARITA GOSE ~ TEQUILA BARREL AGED - 5% ABV (GR)
This is a tequila barrel aged variant of the Margarita Gose ~ try them side by side! ¡Tremenda!
MEZCAL BARREL AGED LOWRIDER AÑEJO – ABV 5%
We aged our delicious Low Rider Lager in Mezcal barrels that took us two years to import from the pueblo of Matatlan on the outskirts of Oaxaca, for almost an entire year. The result is a beautifully clear lager that is infused with the unmistakably smoky goodness of mezcal. Refreshing and unique; a mezcal lover’s dream beer!
CHENIN BLANC BARREL AGED SAISON – ABV 7.6%
Infinite Monkey Theorem barrels enhance the fruity base saison flavors, adding notes of ripe pear, ginger, and jasmine. Truly unique and complementary!
EMPRESS MORA MEZCAL BARREL AGED BLACKBERRY INFUSED IMPERIAL STOUT - ABV 10%
Barrel aged in Malbec Wine barrels, on blackberries.
BENITO'S IMPERIAL STOUT – ABV 12%
Fit for royalty and named in honor of Benito Juarez. Strong, dark, malty and delicious.
Session IPA – ABV 4.3%
Amarillo, Calista, and Huell Melon hops. Super aromatic and highly crushable!
Other Drinks
KOMBUCHA
Kombucha is a non-alcoholic, lightly fermented, probiotic tea beverage that is bubbly and delicious!
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