Lone Tree Brewing Selects Elite Brands As Colorado Distribution Partner
The same Lone Tree brands previously distributed by Western Distributing are now available across Elite’s distribution footprint in the Centennial State, including the flagship Mexican Lager that recently brought home a World Beer Cup® and the newly released Peach Wheat Ale.
LONE TREE, COLORADO— Lone Tree Brewing and Elite Brands announced today a new distribution partnership to supply Lone Tree beer across Colorado.
The same Lone Tree brands previously distributed by Western Distributing are now available across Elite’s distribution footprint in the Centennial State, including the flagship Mexican Lager that recently brought home a World Beer Cup® and the newly released Peach Wheat Ale. Lone Tree’s other year round beers— IPA, Blueberry Blonde Ale, Red Ale, and Double IPA— as well as their seasonal and specialty releases will join Elite’s storied portfolio. The Lone Tree spring seasonal Czech Lager is available now while supplies last.
“We’re excited to welcome Lone Tree Brewing into the Elite Brands portfolio,” said Terry Cekola, Founder and President of Elite Brands. “Lone Tree has a long history of making consistent and true to style beers. As a fellow independently owned company, their values align with Elite Brands. It makes sense to partner and help them grow.”
With the reach of the Elite’s network, Lone Tree products will now be offered statewide for the first time. “We are so excited to expand our footprint with the experienced team at Elite Brands,” says John Winter, Lone Tree Brewing Founder. “As we near our fifteenth anniversary, distribution to the entire state is a huge milestone.”
Contact Josh Troutman at jtroutman@elite-brands.com or call 303-394-7535 to place a wholesale order of Lone Tree beers.
Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with media inquiries about Lone Tree Brewing.
ABOUT LONE TREE BREWING CO.
Lone Tree Brewing Company was the first brewery to open in Lone Tree, Colorado in Denver’s South Metro area in 2011, and has remained a local staple for more than a decade. Now deeply rooted in this community, the brewing company is growing friends at its two tasting rooms– the original location near Park Meadows Mall in Lone Tree, and Lone Tree Brewing Parker in the heart of Parker, Colorado. Visit the brewery online at lonetreebrewingco.com.
ABOUT ELITE BRANDS
Elite Brands of Colorado is an independent beverage distributor dedicated to bringing a best-in-class beverage experience to retail and hospitality partners across Colorado. Founded in 2003, Elite has built a carefully curated portfolio that spans craft beer, wine, spirits, non-alcoholic, and other emerging beverage categories. Each brand is thoughtfully evaluated by Elite’s experienced team for quality, fit, and growth potential before earning a place in the portfolio. The Elite team canvasses the state daily, proudly bringing premium beverages from neighborhood bottle shops and restaurants to stadiums, music venues, and retailers at the peaks of Colorado’s mountain resorts. For more information, visit elite-brands.com.
Lone Tree Brewing Wins First World Beer Cup Award For Famed Mexican Lager
This is Lone Tree Brewing’s first award in the World Beer Cup, one of the most prestigious beer competitions with entrants from across the globe.
LONE TREE, CO— Lone Tree Brewing Company Mexican Lager was awarded a bronze medal in the Mexican-Style Pale Lager category at the 2026 World Beer Cup in Philadelphia last week.
This is Lone Tree’s first award in the World Beer Cup, one of the most prestigious beer competitions with entrants from across the globe. 2026 marked the 30th year of the World Beer Cup, for which an international panel of 255 judges from 50 countries evaluated 8,166 entries using rigorous, blind-tasting protocols. The 2026 competition had entries from 1,644 breweries representing 50 nations, awarding the best in beer and cider across 118 categories. The Mexican-Style Pale Lager category had 114 entries.
Lone Tree Mexican Lager is a three-time recipient of medals in the Great American Beer Festival® (GABF) American Light Lager category, as well as a gold medal in the Colorado Brewers Cup International Pale Lager category. Its easy drinkability and accolades have grown its fan fame over the years, and helped to popularize the Mexican Lager style in Colorado and beyond.
"We couldn't be happier to have received our first medal on the World Beer Cup stage,” says Jerry Siote, Lone Tree Brewing Director of Operations. “Our Mexican Lager proves we can consistently produce a quality pale lager that our community can always rely on. It's become our largest flagship, and we're proud to call it a "beer's beer". The brewhouse team works very hard every day and never settles for just good enough, and it shows. We let the results speak for themselves, and It's always our goal to implement proven processes along with quality ingredients in everything we brew. This may be our first World Beer Cup medal, and we’re motivated to say it won't be our last.”
For more information about Lone Tree Brewing’s award-winning Mexican Lager, contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com.
ABOUT LONE TREE BREWING CO.
Lone Tree Brewing Company was the first brewery to open in Lone Tree, Colorado in Denver’s South Metro area in 2011, and has remained a local staple for more than a decade. Now deeply rooted in this community, the brewing company is growing friends at its two tasting rooms– the original location near Park Meadows Mall in Lone Tree, and Lone Tree Brewing Parker in the heart of Parker, Colorado. Visit the brewery online at lonetreebrewingco.com.