Above you see pictured a variety of a few of Mexico’s famous lager beers. Not pictured are Estrelle Jalisco, Corona Familiar, Montejo and Victoria.
It’s interesting because my German friends who visit the states choose Mexican lagers when they are here as they resemble Munich Helles beer a little bit.
Another similarity about Mexican lagers when compared to Munich Helles is the ABV content. Both share a roughly 5% count, German beer a touch over and Mexican beer a touch under. Following are the ABV levels of Mexico’s most popular lagers.
- Bohemia Lt 5.3 %
- Carte Blanca 4 %
- Corona Extra 4.6 %
- Corona Familiar 4.8%
- Dos Equis Green 4.2 %
- Estrelle Jalisco 4.5 %
- Modelo Especial 4.5 %
- Modelo Negro 5.4 %
- Montejo 4.5 %
- Pacifico 4.5 %
- Sol 4.5 %
- Tecate 3.9 %
- Victoria 4 %
Now you see why folks can drink so many beers while trying to hit the pinata.
In Munich three major breweries are Augustiner, Hacker – Schorr and Lowenbrau. There are many more.
- Augustiner Helles 5.2 %
- Hacker-Schorr 5.5 %
- Lowenbrau 5.2 %
Germans don’t put anything in their beers and have a law dating back to 1516 called Reinheitsgebot. In Mexico they make an awesome drink called a Michelada which is like a bloody Mary except with beer instead of vodka. Now the Dude of Food enjoys making micheladas.
Next Sunday try making some of these delicious day starters while planning what to BBQ.
If you love fish then you will certainly love adding these mixes into your favorite ceviches. I add the spicier, LA Pinche Mezcla, to mine and it is the best! Guaranteed satisfaction. It’ll make you wanna say Odele!
