When it comes to Mexican Beers, what springs to mind for most of us? Maybe Carona and Dos Equis or another brand with regular TV spots? If that’s the case for you, we want to take this opportunity to highlight two national brands that may have flown under your radar. Bohemia is a pilsner that’s bright and very drinkable, and Indio is a smooth, slightly sweet larger made with caramel malts.
Bohemia – Brewed by Cervecreia Cuauhtemoc Moctezuma
Nose
Malty with low hops
Light citrus
Taste
Light Malty sweetness
Crisp initial taste with a lingering slightly bitter after taste
When to Drink
With lighter Mexican food and warm summer weather
If you want something with a bit more body and depth than many standard Mexican pilsners
Indio – Brewed by Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma
Nose
Caramel malts
Taste
Malty sweetness with caramel
No lingering aftertaste
When to Drink
It would be interesting to pair with a Mexican dish like Chicken Mole that has a somewhat sweet note
If you’re looking for an approachable, sweeter deviation from a traditional lager
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By Matt Phillips