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Independent "Mexican-Style" Lager?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by Sonoma_Jer, Jan 8, 2018.

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  1. Sonoma_Jer

    Sonoma_Jer Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2018 California

    I'm looking for a mexican import in the vein of a Corona, Pacifico, Victoria, etc. but high-quality and independently owned. Not AB/IB, MC, Constellation, etc. Any ideas?
     
    #1 Sonoma_Jer, Jan 8, 2018
  2. HeilanCoo

    HeilanCoo Initiate (0) Sep 11, 2014 North Carolina

    I can vouch for some but not all of the brands on this list, but what you're searching for are Vienna lagers.
     
    #2 HeilanCoo, Jan 8, 2018
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  3. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,313) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    Beerito from Oskar Blues comes to mind.
     
    #3 FBarber, Jan 8, 2018
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  4. Giantspace

    Giantspace Pooh-Bah (2,941) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    21st amendment and OBlues make one that's not too bad. The OB is much darker than I thought it would be. For the price there are many other things I would rather buy.

    Enjoy
     
    #4 Giantspace, Jan 8, 2018
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  5. jakecattleco

    jakecattleco Grand Pooh-Bah (3,687) Sep 3, 2008 California
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    Now that there's Melvin distro in CA, Heyzeus is another option.
     
    #5 jakecattleco, Jan 8, 2018
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  6. HorseheadsHophead

    HorseheadsHophead Grand Pooh-Bah (3,720) Sep 15, 2014 Colorado
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    El Sully from 21st Amendment is pretty good.
     
    #6 HorseheadsHophead, Jan 8, 2018
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  7. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,294) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    It seems to be a bit of a trend right now. Several regional breweries around here are making them, so, I suspect several of yours are as well.
     
    #7 BBThunderbolt, Jan 8, 2018
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  8. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,336) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
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    Mexican Logger from Ska brewing is pretty good.
     
    #8 SFACRKnight, Jan 8, 2018
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  9. GOBLIN

    GOBLIN Pooh-Bah (2,664) Mar 3, 2013 Ohio
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  10. bbtkd

    bbtkd Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,588) Sep 20, 2015 South Dakota
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    Is it important to you that it actually be imported from Mexico? If not then any cold AAL will do, as I don't believe there are any specifically Mexican flavor profiles or styles. There are plenty that are labeled that way that are really nothing special. Might be exceptions with Jalepenos I suppose, but that doesn't really make them Mexican either.
     
    #10 bbtkd, Jan 8, 2018
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  11. monkist

    monkist Pooh-Bah (2,131) Dec 7, 2016 Hungary
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    What about something from Cerveceria Mexicana S.A., Mexicali for instance?
    https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/11174/
    People rate most of their lagers "poor" or "awful" (just like Corona or Pacifico) but the Day of the Dead series I had from them were quite okay - were West Coast style IPAs and W-IPAs though.
     
    #11 monkist, Jan 8, 2018
  12. Psilo

    Psilo Initiate (0) Jul 11, 2017 California

    #12 Psilo, Jan 8, 2018
  13. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,240) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
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    Am also a little curious about this. Obviously there are a decent number of American craft brewers making the style, but the OP is specifically looking for Mexican imports. I don't know if I've seen any either. I've seen normal "American" styles like stouts and pales from Mexico, but no craft versions of their native lagers.
     
    #13 Domingo, Jan 8, 2018
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  14. Sonoma_Jer

    Sonoma_Jer Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2018 California

    Thanks for all the replies. It's for a restaurant. We were carrying El Sully from 21st Amendment. Good beer and it sold well. I thought it'd be cool to find something similar in an import. It's not what I like, but it's a popular style and goes with our food. I'm trying to move our beer list to only supporting independents (I'm even going to lose Lagunitas after being a long time fan). People ask sometimes if we have Corona, Pacifico, Tecate, etc. I don't have anything against large multinationals, per se, but given a choice of where to send our money, I'd rather it go to a small producer.
     
    #14 Sonoma_Jer, Jan 8, 2018
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  15. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,363) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    I thought that perhaps some folks would be interested in knowing that Sierra Nevada will soon be releasing a Mexican Lager as part of a variety pack later this year.

    @SierraTerence recently posted: “Sierraveza is a Mexican-style lager...”

    Cheers!
     
    #15 JackHorzempa, Jan 8, 2018
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  16. BeanBump

    BeanBump Initiate (0) Dec 14, 2016 California

    #16 BeanBump, Jan 8, 2018
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  17. Giantspace

    Giantspace Pooh-Bah (2,941) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    #17 Giantspace, Jan 8, 2018
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  18. BeanBump

    BeanBump Initiate (0) Dec 14, 2016 California

    The 40oz was only available for the initial release. Ive seen it in 22's and 6-packs cans since then
     
    #18 BeanBump, Jan 8, 2018
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  19. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,363) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    And what are the 6-pack prices? Is it comparable to a 6-pack of Negra Modelo?

    Cheers!
     
    #19 JackHorzempa, Jan 8, 2018
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  20. BeanBump

    BeanBump Initiate (0) Dec 14, 2016 California

    It'll vary depending on where you buy from but its safe to bet theyd be more than Modelo. Probably in the $10 to $12 range
     
    #20 BeanBump, Jan 8, 2018
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