Elmer chose the name “Unidos” for this beer, meaning United, to emphasize the bringing together of the Latino community here in Bellingham. Of course, they said yes! He wanted Aslan to brew a Mexican Style Lager because Aslan never has before, and he wanted to bring awareness to the Latino community in Bellingham and provide a safe space for Mexican families to come gather and feel welcome. He’s met some of his best friends as Aslan and even lives with a couple of Aslan employees!Ī couple of months ago, Elmer reached out to our production team and had a meeting about creating a Mexican Style Lager.

The culture within the company and the customers that come here have helped him get out of his comfort zone, grow his communication skills, and meet people in all walks of life, he said. Aslan, to him, has become his second family. He said when his family is doing well, then he is happy. This is her first restaurant job, and she’s been absolutely crushing it!Įlmer obviously has a huge spot in his heart for family.

He said they work really well together and that it's fun for him to watch her do her thing and be there to help her when she needs it. “I remember where I was at in middle school, so I'm super excited to have him be here and to just be a part of that!” he said.Įlmer’s younger sister Mayra recently got a job here at Aslan. She cooks really well, and my oldest sister has started to get our mom’s recipes down as well!” They often have family meals to celebrate or just to be together.Įlmer’s son, Giovanni, will be moving back up to Bellingham from Portland to start middle school at the end of August. “When I want the authentic experience, I go to my mom’s. When asked about his favorite Latino food in Bellingham, Elmer immediately said his mom’s house. He has sisters, a brother, and his mom living here in Bellingham. He also spent some time in Portland but moved back to Bellingham at 21 to be closer to family and for better work opportunities. He started off as a line cook and now has been a lead bartender for the past four years.īorn in San Deigo and raised in Woodburn, OR, Elmer moved to Bellingham with family when he was 13. Elmer has worked at Aslan for six years, since 2017, making him one of our longest employees here.

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