Mexican-style lager, or those beers made to replicate Mexican favorites like Corona, Modelo, Pacífico, Tecate, and more, is a difficult category to define. On one hand, there’s no official distinction between an American lager and a lager made with the same or similar ingredients, only with Mexican brewing history in mind. On the other hand, Mexican lagers are one of the most enjoyed beer styles by American drinkers. At last count, the top 10 best-selling beers in America saw Corona Extra and Modelo Especial at Nos. 5 and 6, respectively. At their corn-flavored core, Mexican lagers are crisp, refreshing, and repeatable. In terms of ingredients, most feature flaked maize (corn), along with pilsner or Vienna malt; and German noble hops for a spiced, balancing bitterness. They’re made to drink cold, and quickly, often benefiting from a squeeze or two of lime to add a zesty edge. That leaves the main difference between these lagers and U.S.-brewed Mexican-style lagers: geography. As VinePair’s lager-loving editors began preparing for this tasting (in March — we needed it), we set a goal to find as many Mexican-style lagers as possible that are available for distribution in some states, and that we haven’t tasted and ranked before. (For those we had tasted and ranked, such as Ska Mexican Logger, 21st Amendment El Sully, and Lone Tree Mexican Lager, this year we tasted and thanked.) Then, lime wedges in hand, we ventured into the great unknown of Mexican-inspired craft beer brands. What we found was more flavor and brand variety than years past, from catchy names and label designs to curious collaborations that ultimately impressed. We’re also seeing more craft brands incorporate lime flavor into their brews for a built-in approach — a much-appreciated addition in almost half of the beers below, though we find it’s almost always better (and more fun) to slice and squeeze some fresh lime, too. Overall, our tasting gave us a broader perspective of what American-brewed Mexican lager can be, and a lot to be excited about drinking for the remainder of 2021. Read on for the 10 best Mexican-style lagers we’ve tasted so far this year — and see the best Mexican-style craft lagers of 2019 here. 10. The Empourium Brewing Company A Plethora of Piñatas Mexican Lager
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John BoothHi I am John Booth,36 years old from California,CA,USA,working in Whole Seller market,we supply different types of Beverages to the market.Here I am sharing some special tips about it. Archives
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