MMMMM.....Beer

MMMMM.....Beer
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Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Results for the "Mexican" beer test are in!


Yes they are a few weeks after the test. I'm not sure if it was the Mexican beer or the Topo Chico water. So without further delay the list...

1. Tecate - Described by almost every member as evenly carbonated, smooth start to finish with a decent flavor. "Rico Suave with Miller High Life class". This brew is so good it has its own shoe.

2. Dos XX - Beer has great carbonation...think Miller High Life carbonation with tan, oh and stronger smelling. (note no one mentioned skunk and this was in a green bottle.)

3. Modelo - A light start and with a "slightly bitter" finish. Makes you wish all relationships ended with only a "slightly bitter" finish.

4. Pacifico - A stronger tasting Mexican, but no Zorro. Is there a typical Mexican? This is probably it.

5. Sol - No, wait...this is it. The middle of the road Mexican. It reminded Stout of sweet smelling dishwater.

6. Carta Blanca - Super light flavor with a cotton mouth finish. I think this one actually evaporates on your tongue before you even taste it.

7. Corona - A solid beer that smells like a strong Mexican.

8. Caguama - Comments included; smooth, it's not Mexican, flavorful...in a bad way, and strange or strong, I can't decide.

In all we were somewhat surprised by the results. It seemed that all of these beers are very similar in appearance and with the addition of a lime to mask the flavor they probably all taste very similar. However, by themselves they all seemed to have distinct flavors and vary much more than mass market American Lagers.