The special manner of the Mexicans to drink beer can surprise anyone who first came to the blessed land of the ancient Aztecs and Mayans. They insert a slice of lime into the neck of the bottle or run it along the edge of the mug, then dipping it into coarse salt. Lime, they say, serves as a kind of disinfectant, and in hot climates such a precaution is not at all superfluous. In general, beer in Mexico is loved and drunk much more often than anything else. It quenches thirst well and serves as an excellent means of communication between people.
Corona history
The most famous Mexican beer Corona is born at the factories of the La Cerveseria Modelo concern. It was founded in 1925 in Mexico City, but the history of beer in Mexico began long before that day.
Back in the 16th century, the Spanish conquistador Alonso de Harera brought to the New World the technology of making a foamy drink from barley, burnt in the sun. Beer began to be brewed everywhere and it became the most popular refreshing drink on a hot day.
Today, Modelo's product is sold to more than 150 countries around the world, and the number of bottles sold is more than 80% of all Mexican beer exported.
What to choose?
A detailed study of the Mexican beer market shows that the local consumer is not the only one alive. Concern Montezuma - Corona's closest competitor, offers drinks of various properties:
- Sol beer is close to traditional German and is characterized by lightness and freshness.
- The obvious advantage of Dos Equis is its golden-amber color, which gives a special charm to gatherings with this beer under the hot Mexican sun.
- Tecata goes well with lemon and salt, just like the famous tequila.
- One of the oldest varieties is Carta Blanca. This drink is respected by the older generation, faithful to traditions.
Beer in Mexico is sold in glass bottles of 0, 6 liters or in cans of 0, 33. In terms of a liter, cans are more expensive, but young people consider it a special chic to buy it.
Some types of foamy drink in the country are brewed based on cassava or corn. For example, black beer Xingu or traditional Mexican beer Chiha. But Black beer belongs to special sorts. It can only be tasted in some restaurants. This drink is prepared from roasted grains of corn and barley, and then flavored with lupine flowers.
The price for a box of Corona beer from a dozen bottles will be a little over $ 10 in a Mexican supermarket.
