For the love of beer, the story of Thodes and Yucatán’s booming microbrew scene
New breweries ranging from midsize companies to “mom and pop” operations that seem to be springing up all over.
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5 microbrews to help you beat the heat in Yucatán
After a surprisingly positive experience tasting several microbrews on the market in Yucatán, I decided to give it yet another go and taste even more local beers.
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Don’t miss out on the Top 5 craft beers made in Yucatán
Having had nearly 2 decades to mature and grow into their own, artisanal brewers in Yucatán are now preparing some truly delicious and unique beers.
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Modelo will make its 6-pack rings with barley and wood
Mexican beer brands are ditching the nasty plastic six-pack rings. Corona introduced packaging made of barley straw and recycled wood fibers in 2021. In January, parent company Grupo Modelo announced a $4 million investment to replace the hard-to-recycle plastic packaging with fiber-based materials. They are part of a larger trend in which more companies are…
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Beyond Corona: Learn to pair Mexico’s favorite beers with food
At the end of the day we all like what we like. But for those interested in expanding their horizons we present part one of our very own beer pairing guide..
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Corona to open new branded flagship store in Cancún
Cervesa Corona has announced the opening of its first flagship store or Corona Shop. The store will be located in Mexico’s second most busy airport, Cancún international. According to a press statement, more Corona Shops will soon follow in Cancún, the Riviera Maya, and other popular beach destinations around Mexico. The store, which still does…
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Beer production resumes at Yucatan’s Modelo facility
After 45 days in shutdown, Grupo Modelo’s Yucatan beer plant and its sister cervecerias across Mexico are gradually reopening. The plants are equipped with modern technology and are expected to keep up with pent-up demand, company officials said. By the end of May, beer shortages had occurred throughout Mexico during the coronavirus lockdown. It also…
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A sudden, statewide ban on alcohol is announced in Yucatan
With little warning, a 20-day alcohol ban for the entire state began today in Yucatan. The “ley seca” will last until April 30, according to Decree 208/2020 published late Thursday in the Official State Gazette. By the time the law was announced, there was little time to stock up. Diario de Yucatan’s reporter visited the…
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Some shoppers hoarding beer, just in case Merida announces ‘ley seca’
Merida, Yucatan — The dreaded dry law, or “ley seca,” has some shoppers hoarding beer and other alcoholic beverages, photos on social media indicate. Although the capital city hasn’t so much as hinted at such a measure, the fact that municipalities such as Progreso, Dzidzantún, Motul and — most recently — Kanasín passed them has some people…
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Beer Fest and 25 brewers return to Hacienda Chenkú
For the third consecutive year, Hacienda Chenkú will host the most important craft beer show in the southeast.
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Chamber calls for end to law limiting liquor stores
Laws mandating a 200-meter distance between liquor stores are being challenged by the local Chamber of Commerce.
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City asked to be more strict with alcohol vendors
City officials on Monday were asked to halt the approval of more beer-and-liquor outlets.
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Yucatán’s tradition of brewing beer returns, as does the President
After a public ceremony and three private events, Mexico’s President Enrique Peña Nieto on Monday concluded his tour of Yucatán.
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President to tour Yucatán, open brewery, on Monday
President Enrique Peña Nieto arrives Monday to fulfill a promise he made almost two years ago: inaugurate the new Yucatecan Brewery.
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New brewery will ship Yucatecan beer to Africa
The new, high-tech Grupo Modelo brewery will be officially inaugurated in about two weeks. The ceremony will include President Enrique Peña Nieto.
That’s all for now
That’s all for now