10 Classic Mexican Beers Ranked Worst To Best

Key Points:

• Mexican beer, influenced by German and Austrian brewing traditions and unique for including corn or flaked maize, encompasses a variety of lagers such as light, Vienna-style, and dark beers, all generally approachable and flavorful.
• In a taste test ranking Mexican beers by flavor and drinkability, Cerveza Superior ranked last due to its off-putting "wet dog" aroma and odd fruity undertones, while Pacifico Clara took first place for its refreshing, balanced flavor and easy drinkability.
• Popular brands like Corona Extra and Dos Equis Lager Especial were found to be average; Corona had a skunky aroma and light bitterness, making it less appealing, while Dos Equis was balanced but somewhat bland, suitable for uncertain beer preferences.
• Darker beers like Modelo Negra offer rich malt and caramel flavors with a lighter mouthfeel than stouts, and Vienna-style lagers such as Dos Equis Ambar Especial and Cerveza Victoria provide malt-forward, balanced profiles, with Victoria praised for its versatility and drinkability.
• The taste test was conducted systematically by chilling ten Mexican beers, tasting them cold without additives or food, and evaluating mouthfeel, aroma, flavor, and drinkability, informed by the tester's beer knowledge and retail experience.