Friday’s Focal Point - Mexican Beer
I’m really against doing a regular feature, only because I don’t want to get locked into doing someone that my 2 or 3 readers might look forward too, so I present to you the semi-regular Friday Focal Point. It’s nothing more than a fireside chat about something beer related. Wait a second, isn’t that what pretty much every blog post is? *Scratches Chin* Crap, I’m already breaking my own balls. Anyway, one with the show.Today’s focal point is beer from our friends South of the Boarder. I won’t front and act like I have tried copious amounts and variety’s of Mexican Beer, but I have tried enough to blog about it.
What brought this on was last Friday, the ole lady and I went to a Mexican Joint here in the city and met up with 2 other couples for dinner. Brenna and I arrived first and we each ordered a beer. After looking at the menu I grabbed a personal favorite, Dos Equis XX Lager while she had the Dos Equis XX Amber. Dos Equis on tap is always a pleasant surprise on a list populated by Bud, Bud Light, Mic Ultra etc. Sure they are beers I like, however I’m down with a little culture here and I wanted a decent Mexican beer. As the other couple’s arrived, they started scanning the drink menu. I know you know where I am going to go with this, you have too. I had one person from each couple pegged to order the obvious. Sure enough I was right. Here comes the Corona order with the lime and all. I privately shook my head. Don’t get me wrong, Corona is a decent beer. I enjoy knocking a few back now and then, however I’d much rather have a lemon wedge in mine rather than a lime. However when there are other choices on the menu for beer that fits the cuisine, give the Corona a pass!
See, down in Mexico, Corona is their version of Milwaukee’s Best. The Mexicans are laughing themselves all the way to the bank every time they export this stuff to us knowing there will be plenty of gringo’s ERRRRRRRRR Americans (and yes, you to Ukers where it’s the number one import there as well) who will readily snatch up the beer at inflated prices because they think they are drinking a premium brew. A lot of us know this. A lot of us know this and either don’t care or don’t want to believe it. And a lot of people don’t know this. When you tell them that Corona really isn’t a top notch brew and than the piss water drinking Mexicans laugh at us for throwing as much of this stuff down as we do, they act like you just shot their parents. Hey look, sorry. Far be it from me to be the barer of bad news. Oh, and there is no Santa Clause, Easter Rabbit, Tooth Ferry, or honest politicians.
Don’t take my dumping on Corona the wrong way. I am a friend to Corona like I am a friend to American Macro Lager. However I am also open to giving other beers a chance. Next time you are looking for a plate of heartburn and gaseous emissions from a place other than Taco Bell, try a different beer. As mentioned Dos Equis is a good brew to mix with your TacosEnchilladsBorritosQuesediasItsallthesamebutthename. Other good choices would be Pacifico, Tecate, and Bohemia (another personal favorite of mine), Negra Modelo and Sol. Some are easier to find than others, but give them a shot. If my tastes give them a thumbs up, chances are you will like them as well!
