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MateVeza Yerba Mate Ale

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An organic pale ale brewed with yerba mate, source of the ancient South American tea prized for its energizing and nutritional properties.
MateVeza showcases the pairing of organic yerba mate and cascade hops. Yerba mate’s earthy, herbal notes are the perfect compliment to the crisp, citrusy character of the cascade hops.
Yerba mate (pronounced mah-tay) is cultivated in South America, where its consumption is comparable to that of coffee in the United States.
In its traditional form, the coarsely chopped, dried leaves and stems of the yerba mate tree are placed in a hollow gourd called the "mate".
Then the mate is filled with hot water. The “bombilla”, a metal straw with a filter at one end, allows the extraction of the tea while leaving the yerba mate behind.
The water is replenished, and the maté is passed in a circle and shared with others in a communal fashion. The mate ceremony has been an integral part of South American culture for hundreds of years, bringing family and loved ones together.

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Posted by on Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:34:00 GMT

Missed Connection: Beer and Yerba Mate

s.f. bayarea craigslist > east bay > missed connectionsi was the hoppy pacific northwest pale ale, and you... well, you werethe organic, argentinian yerba mate. together we made sweet, sweet MateVeza...
Posted by on Sun, 16 Sep 2007 21:14:00 GMT

Mateveza Ringtone!

Just posted the Mateveza Ringtone:MP3WAV
Posted by on Fri, 24 Aug 2007 01:27:00 GMT

Mateveza at Reggae Rising

Check out Mateveza on tap at Reggae Rising, August 3-5 in Humboldt, California.
Posted by on Sun, 29 Jul 2007 21:28:00 GMT

Mateveza IPA and 4-packs

We're currently experimenting with a Mateveza IPA and hope to begin production late this summer. Should be nice and hoppy! Expect to see Mateveza Yerba Mate Pale Ale in 4-packs of 12 ounce bottles aro...
Posted by on Sat, 23 Jun 2007 16:17:00 GMT

Mateveza in BeerAdvocate and Draft Magazine

Mateveza received a great write-up in BeerAdvocate. Draft Magazine also gave Mateveza and Butte Creek a shout out, calling it the 4th most innovative beer.
Posted by on Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:00:00 GMT

SF Beerfest

Mateveza received rave reviews at SF Beerfest.SF Beerfest - 04/28/07Look for Mateveza at the California Festival of Beers at Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo on Saturday, May 26, 2007.
Posted by on Sun, 29 Apr 2007 18:34:00 GMT

Thanks for Coming!

Thanks to all that attended the Mateveza Launch Party and Benefit this past Saturday. Over 300 people defied the dismal weather forecast and enjoyed a surprisingly pleasant afternoon. Through your g...
Posted by on Mon, 23 Apr 2007 23:10:00 GMT

Mateveza Launch Party & Benefit Saturday, 4/17, 3-8PM

Mateveza Launch PartyWhen: Saturday, April 14th from 3:00 to 8:00 PM.Where: El Rio Bar, 3158 Mission St (@ Cesar Chavez), San Francisco, CA Please join us for the launch of Mateveza, an organic pale a...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Apr 2007 21:08:00 GMT