And the Name Is…

A REPUBLICAN BEER BY ANY OTHER NAME IS…

The votes are in. Republicans want a beer that is smooth, yet complex. Sweet but not fruity. Well-rounded. Now, what to name it?

Attendees at the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta hosted by the Kane County Chapter of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly will get the honors of deciding the moniker for a new Republican beer. The event is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, at La Quinta de los Reyes restaurant, 36 E. New York St. in Aurora.

The quest for a Republican beer began with the Aurora Republican Women, at a beer and wine-tasting event that asked the question: What beer qualities best embody Republican values? Once the key characteristics were identified, Walter Payton’s Roundhouse brewmaster Mike Rybinski set to work concocting a brew. And RNHA members across Illinois went to work coming up with possible names.

To submit a name for consideration, e-mail Juan SiFuentes of the Kane County Chapter of the RNHA of Illinois at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by May 1, 2009.

Their suggestions will be announced at the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, where attendees will vote for the best name.

Once a name is selected, Illinois Young Republicans will be asked to come up with a label design, as well as a slogan.

Walter Payton’s Roundhouse will debut the unique blend at an Aurora Republican Women/Kendall County Republican Women’s event in September, as well as enter it for competition at the Great American Brew Festival in Colorado.