Mexican Beer Review: Pacifico Vs. Victoria

Although I enjoy all types of beers (ask Brent or Kenny if I can hang with Stone or Saint Arnold), my favorite beer is still Pacifico. My favorite beer producing Country is Mexico, and this is partially due to the fact that I've never had a beer that I didn't like while I was in Mexico! Also, my Mom's favorite beer was Pacifico, and we used to drink them all the time.

Recently Brent and I spotted the Mexican beer Victoria at THE H-E-B, and I was excited to welcome in this newcomer to my Mexican preferred world.

 

Upon the initial poor, it had a traditional yellowish color, and smelled like a beer that should be served in a ballena. It was very crisp, and it also had slightly sweet taste. This beer was a much welcomed addition to the Mexican beer family that I enjoy. While it won't be taking Pacifico's crown anytime soon, I would gladly crack one of these open after a long day of surfing in Mexico.

Baja Sur (Pre-Beard), and Pacifico Ballenas

Cheers to Mexican beer, and Live Happily Ever Now!

Update: I have been stoked to be finding Victoria Beer all over Austin (still looking for an Austin Brewery to carry it). I found Victoria Beer on draft at Bar 96, and I nearly fell off of my bar stool! It tastes really good, and what a great summertime draft beer to enjoy. They also now have Victoria beer (bottles) at Wahoo's Fish Taco, which is awesome because that is one of my all time favorite places to eat. I also am always torn at El Caribe between ordering Victoria vs. a Pacifico. My current selection process for choosing Pacifico or Victoria beer is that I usually order a Victoria draft (or bottle) when it is available, and stick with Pacifico the rest of the time. Bottom line is that Victoria beer is still hard to find, so I enjoy it when I can! Cheers to Victoria beer! Brewed since 1865, imported to Austin since 2010!

Austin Beer Week 2010: Tuesday

After a week of binge drinking (The San Francisco Giants are in the Playoffs!) I decided to keep the streak alive, and celebrate two things that I love---Austin and Beer! AKA, Austin Beer Week! I headed out with Brent aka "Beer No Evil", Bruce, Leyla (wifey), my Pops, and my dog Sadie as we ventured to The Draught House.

Our first mission,  the Wytchmaker Rye IPA.With a beautiful darkish red color, this beer jumped of the charts with a light hoppy taste, and had us feeling good in no time! 

With the back of the X-Terra opened up, a couple of camping chairs, and two orders of salted peanuts, this was turning out to be a great Tuesday.



As the line continued to grow, so did the buzz!
 
 

We also sampled the Southern Star Smoked Porter, and then made our way to Billy's on Burnet.

 We finished the night with Real Ale's Coffee Porter and a fantastic burger, and that wrapped up our Tuesday night celebrating Austin Beer Week.

Copenhagen, I was tired and thirsty.

On my second day in Europe, and third trip to Copenhagen (not bragging I promise), we took the commuter rail with our favorite Swede Mr. Magnus. He showed us how to save money on a "duo" or "family" ticket, and we were off.

We headed to the Strøget and had some Danishes. I wasn't expecting them to call them that, but they did, and they were quite lovely.

We twisted and turned down the amazing streets, jet lagged, yet wide awake, and took in all the sites that this great city has to offer.

I video you!

We made it down to the harbor, had an english breakfast, a couple of beers, and we were off again.



After an afternoon of people watching, beer drinking, and shopping we headed back to the train to take the bridge back to Malmo.