Telluride Brewing 'Super El Niño' India Pale Ale Beer, Colorado

Telluride Brewing's 'Super El Niño' India Pale Ale Beer is a 6.7% ABV American IPA from the Colorado mountain brewery, released for the 2026 season. Its name draws on the powerful Pacific weather pattern associated with anticipation of deep winter snow, giving this hop-focused release an unmistakably Telluride identity. Built within the brewery’s long-running IPA program, Super El Niño brings a fresh seasonal expression to a portfolio shaped by Rocky Mountain brewing and an enduring pursuit of balanced, flavorful beer.

Product Details:

• Co-Founders: Tommy Thacher, Chris “Fish” Fish
• Chief Brewing Officer: Chris “Fish” Fish
• Head Brewer: Matt Sousa
• ABV: 6.7%
• Release: 2026

Sensory Description:

Super El Niño is presented as an American IPA, placing hop character at the center of the beer while retaining the balance that has long informed Telluride Brewing’s approach. At 6.7% ABV, it occupies a classic IPA strength, offering enough structure to carry an expressive hop profile without moving into Double IPA territory. Specific producer tasting notes and hop varieties have not been published in the verified materials available for this release.

Brewer's Background:

Telluride Brewing Company traces its beginnings to the friendship of Tommy Thacher and Chris “Fish” Fish, who met while working in Telluride and spent years discussing their shared ambition to open a brewery. In 2011, they partnered with Brian Gavin and John Lehman to establish Telluride Brewing Company, pouring their first beers the following year. Fish, an experienced and award-winning brewer, now serves as Chief Brewing Officer, while Thacher is President and Co-Founder, and Matt Sousa serves as Head Brewer. The brewery draws on Rocky Mountain snowmelt alongside premium malts and high-quality hops, maintaining strong ties to its mountain community while continuing to develop both established and seasonal beers. Super El Niño captures that connection particularly clearly, pairing an American IPA with a name rooted in the weather, snow, and mountain culture surrounding Telluride.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve chilled at 7 to 9 degrees Celsius in an IPA or tulip glass to allow the beer’s hop aromatics to develop while retaining its refreshing structure. Pair with green chile cheeseburgers, carne asada tacos, spicy fried chicken, barbecue pork, sharp cheddar, or loaded nachos. Its American IPA profile also makes it a natural choice after hiking, skiing, or other outdoor pursuits.