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From Brewbound on October 6, 2011:
Earlier this year, MateVeza Founder Jim Woods became the first craft brewer to receive Samuel Adams ‘Brewing The American Dream’ microloan, worth $10,000.
Woods will now have the chance to take part in their “Experienceship” program and will soon be tapping into Boston Beer Co.’s vast resources.
So how does he plan to take advantage of the opportunity?
“One of the … Read more »

The Wall Street Journal reviewed several Black Lagers to mark the release of Guinness’ new Black Lager. They had the following to say about MateVeza’s Black Lager:
MateVeza’s black lager is the hoppiest of the bunch. Grass and citrus notes, plus its not-so-secret ingredient, yerba mate, balance the beer’s roasted grains with a unique, earthy, mint-like finish and, … Read more »

Check out our first write up in Spanish on Panachic.com:
Mate + Cerveza = Mateveza
Actualmente, la mezcla de vodka y energizante es la combinación preferida de alcohol y cafeí­na. Ahora hay otra opción que se llama MateVeza. Es una cerveza premiada de yerba mate. MateVeza contiene propiedades estimulantes y energéticas, caracterí­sticas de la yerba mate. Puede conseguirse dos variedades … Read more »

Fitness Magazine – July / August 2010

Beer with Benefits

What’s hot in ale? Tea. Coffee has been used to flavor porters and stouts, and now java’s cousin is getting in on the action. Sure, you’ll get more bang for your antioxidant buck from fruits and veggies, but, hey, every little bit counts. Wondering what the latest combo of brews in … Read more »

MateVeza reviewed on GQ.com in Eating & Drinking:

The Draft: MateVeza Solves the Caffeine-And-Hooch Conundrum
On July 01, 2010 at 4:35 PM

Uppers and downers are the yin and yang of civilized drinking, and for centuries drinkers have sought that elusive … Read more »

MateVeza Organic Yerba Mate IPA
About.com Rating 4.5 Star Rating
By Lindsey Goodwin, About.com Guide
MateVeza Organic Yerba Mate Black Lager is a 5.2%-alcohol, 25-IBU Schwarzbier brewed with yerba mate. Each 12-ounce serving contains about 60 mg of caffeine, which is roughly equivalent to a 3/4-cup … Read more »

MateVeza Organic Yerba Mate IPA
About.com Rating 4.5 Star Rating
By Lindsey Goodwin, About.com Guide
MateVeza Organic Yerba Mate IPA is a 7.0%-alcohol, 60-IBU India Pale Ale brewed with yerba mate. Each serving contains about 60 mg of caffeine, which is roughly equivalent to a 3/4-cup … Read more »

MateVeza review on leafygreen.info:
The fusion of Organic Yerba Mate and Cerveza results in a very drinkable pale ale called MateVeza. The naturally caffeinated pale ale is a unique style in the craft beer market. First off, this beer is caffeinated because Yerba Mate provides natural energy from the plant. I’m not sure of the actual brewing process but … Read more »

MateVeza reviewed on ecofabulous:
Cure for the Summertime Blues
At first sip, MateVeza tastes… interesting. But by the third sip, our little after work impromptu office party couldn’t get enough. The yerba mate infused cerveza has an unexpected kick that sets it far apart from other beers. It has a decidedly herbal finish and a natural stimulant, making it both unique … Read more »

Check out an interview with MateVeza founder Jim Woods on whitscott.com.