It's not just Corona in Mexico!
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
Though Corona is brewed in Mexico, it tends to be a more common option in the U.S. In fact, not all bars here on the Riviera Maya carry it. So if you're normally a Corona drinker, it may be time to expand your horizons!
Here's our guide to the beers most commonly found in Playa del Carmen:
- Bohemia. Comes in a dark bottle with gold foil on the neck (or silver foil if it's the darker version called 'Obscura'). Bohemia is a bit more expensive than other beers, but it has a robust taste and is a bit of a status symbol.
- Dos Equis. Advertised on billboards throughout the region, Dos Equis (XX) comes in lager (green bottle) and amber (tinted brown bottle). The lager is more common and goes better with lime, but if you like the darker, more full-bodied beer, Amber is becoming increasingly more popular.
- Indio. This amber beer, only found in Mexico and on the Riviera Maya can be a hard one to find, has a mellow but not timid body and a very smooth finish. If you can find it try it!
- Leon Negra. A bit of a microbrew, this dark and flavorful beer is locally brewed in Merida, the capital of the state of Yucatan. Sometimes hard to find but a definite favorite if you enjoy dark beer.
- Modelo. Sold by the single can in convenience stores, like most beers, this light-bodied beer is favored by many locals and goes nicely in a cooler at the beach.
- Montejo. Made at the same Merida brewery as Leon Negra, this beer is a regional brand of Southeast Mexico and is a pilsner-type beer. Although from this region, it's still sometimes hard to find.
- Negra Modelo. A dark beer from the "Modelo" family of beer, is sometimes sold at a slightly higher price than other beers. It's normally served in a glass and Negra Modelo lovers often say, "it goes great with steak".
- Sol. Commonly found at beach bars, nightclubs and convenient stores. Sol is what most Corona drinkers opt for when their Corona isn't available. Also frequently served with a lime like Corona.
- Superior. Served in a dark tinted bottle, which helps keep it from getting "skunked" on a sunny day, this full-bodied beer is sold at a discount in most grocery stores and is widely available at local bars.
- Tecate. One of the most popular beers in Mexico and commonly served in cans, Tecate is best enjoyed with plenty of salt and lime. A popular choice at sports bars.
- Victoria. Mexico's oldest beer, this lager has a nice carbonation, a touch of bitterness and a golden brown color that's much deeper than the other south-of-the-border beers you may be used to.
You have a favourite…? Tell us!
