Montana
Mexican lagers on the rise, according to Montana Brewers Association
EBS STAFF
Anyone who’s a fan of local beer has likely noticed the influx of Mexican lagers on the menu of their local brewery; the summer sipper pairs well with the hot days southwest Montana has been having.
The origins of Mexican lagers begin in 1821 after the Mexican War of Independence, when Germans and Austrians came to Mexico bringing with them their taste for lagers and their own unique recipes to brew them. These recipes evolved as brewers incorporated corn, or flaked maize, producing a clear, smooth beer, according to an article from the Montana Brewers Association.
The Montana Brewers Association goes on to list their recommendations for locally brewed Mexican lagers, including Helena-based Blackfoot River Brewing’s Cerveza Del Rio Mexican Style Lager, Missoula-based Cranky Sam Brewing’s El Vaquero and Bozeman-based Bridger Brewing’s Wildlands Festival Mexican Style Lager.