The Colorado Buffaloes have an official beer now.
The University of Colorado on Tuesday announced it has partnered with Avery Brewing Company to create Stampede, a Colorado gold lager, to represent the school’s athletic programs.
“Boulder is my home, and I’ve been rooting for the Buffs since becoming a Coloradoan 35 years ago,” Avery Brewing Company found Adam Avery said in a news release. “Itap a dream come true to partner with such a great university.”
The 4.5% ABV lager is described as “clean, crisp and crushable,” according to Avery Brewing. It will be introduced at a kickoff celebration at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 23 at the brewery. The first 100 guests will receive a Stampede pint glass.
The can features art of the school’s mascot, Ralphie, with the CU logo emblazoned on the bison’s forehead. The design was created by artist Neil Shigley, who had collaborated with the .
“We’re excited to partner with the Avery Brewing Company on this unique endeavor,” CU athletic director Rick George said in a news release. “The artwork of Ralphie on the cans is spectacular and really adds to making this a true, homegrown, Boulder product.”
Itap not the first time a local school has teamed up with a brewery. In 2017, Colorado State and New Belgium teamed up to produce the Old Aggie superior lager.
