The oldest beer in Mexico – and still one of the best

Published August 20, 2024

Air-conditioning may be an invaluable aid to comfort. But nothing satisfies during the blazing heat of a Mexican summer quite like a bottle of the nation’s iconic ice-cold beer. The only question is: Which brand do we choose? There’s a variety of excellent options that include some of the world’s bestselling and most beloved brews. One of the most obvious choices though is Victoria, Mexico’s beer par excellence.

Not to be confused with the Spanish beer from Malaga of the same name, or the Australian bitter, it is acclaimed as the oldest beer in Mexico, there’s a compelling case to be made that it’s also still the best.

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