Mexican lagers abound in the South in the spring and summer. There’s Neato Bandito from Deep Ellum Brewing and Jefe Mexican Lager from Pondaseta Brewing, both out of Texas. And Carolina Brewery’s Costero Lager. And Rusty Bull Brewing’s Saltwater Cerveza out of the other Carolina (Rusty Bull’s in North Charleston). On and on the examples can go …
The best part is that Mexican lager’s crisp, slightly tangy taste, coupled with a thin, eminently drinkable mouthfeel and generally lower alcohol by volume, are the perfect refresher as the heat and humidity come on. (And, yes, Cinco de Mayo is in May — read on for a connection to the style.)
