Cerveza Indio: one of Mexico's most emblematic beers!!

Hello, friends and lovers of Mexican gastronomy and culture.
Today we are going to talk about one of Mexico's most emblematic beers... Indio beer! With its distinctive logo of an Indian with a feathered headdress, this beer has been part of Mexican culture for decades.

Did you know that the origins of the Indio beer is related to a German?
The origins of Indio beer date back to the beginning of the 20th century. It was in 1893 when Wilhelm Hasse, a German immigrant, founded the Cuauhtémoc Brewery in the city of Monterrey, Mexico. This brewery became the home of Indio beer, which originally bore the name "Cerveza Cuauhtémoc". However, in the 1950s, the beer was renamed "Indio" in honor of Mexico's indigenous culture and history.

The history of Indio beer is closely linked to Mexican identity. For many years, Indio has been considered the beer of the brave and the fighters, symbolizing the strength and determination of the Mexican people. The Indio logo on the beer label represents the pride and resilience of the indigenous peoples of Mexico.

Indio beer is a Mexican Vienna lager style beer, and is characterized by a malty and smooth taste. It has a balance of malty and hoppy flavors, with a slight sweetness from the caramelized malt. Overall, it is described as a medium-bodied beer with a slightly bitter taste and subtle caramel notes. However, the flavor may vary slightly depending on individual preferences and variations in production.

As for the brewing process, Indio beer follows the traditional steps of brewing. It begins with the careful selection of the key ingredients: water, malt, hops and yeast. Water, sourced from local springs, is a key element in achieving the beer's distinctive flavor. Malt, obtained from malted barley grains, gives the beer its distinctive color and aroma. Hops, on the other hand, contribute bitterness and aroma, balancing the beer's flavor. And finally, yeast plays a crucial role in fermentation, converting sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide.

Once the ingredients are ready, the actual production process begins. The malt is ground and mixed with hot water to extract the sugars. This mixture, known as wort, is then boiled and hops are added at different times to achieve different flavor and aroma characteristics. After boiling, the wort is cooled and transferred to fermenters, where yeast is added. During fermentation, which can last several weeks, the sugars are converted into alcohol and carbon dioxide. Finally, the beer is filtered, carbonated and bottled or packaged in kegs for distribution.

Try the traditional Indio beer and don't hesitate to stop by our Mexican beverage section, where we have a large selection of Mexican beers and traditional Mexican beverages.