Kevin Hunneybell, Huatulco. August 2005 (89°
in the shade).
Yorkshire in the north of England is a mecca for beer
drinkers with many independant breweries and some
of the best beers served in a good old Brisitsh pub.
It was there that I learned my trade with some of
the best.
There are three beers in the world which really can
be heaven in a glass; one is 'Negra Modelo' that classic
cream of cervezas, dark and full flavoured and brewed
to high standards, Negra Modelo is a class act. Served
cold as hell with a dish of cacahuates (spicy peanuts),
it brings your body back to its senses through the
long hot summer months. Mexican beers are brewed to
a surprisingly high standard, so throw that 'Budweiser'
away and discover a real taste.
There are many beers available here in Huatulco;
beers are also known as 'chelas' locally.
From the Modelo brewery come Corona (light), Victoria
(good body), Pacifico (another medium bodies beer),
Leon (full bodied), Negra Modelo (the Queen of cervezas),
Modelo Especial (light and expensive - go for a Corona)
, Modelo (in tins only, slightly more body than Corona).
From Montezuma come XX (dos equis) clara (light),
XX (dos equis) Ambar (full taste, though not as full
as Negra Modelo), Indio (medium bodied, great with
tacos), Bohemia (full bodied and a worthy rival to
Negra Modelo).
All this talk of beer has just remineded me to go
to our freezer and take out a bottle of Negra. Ahh
... that's better. Many a wonderful evening can be
had with a` cold Mexican beer so I will say "salud"
and good health to you all
Oh and the other two beers? 'Copper Dragon' an independant
from Skipton in Yorkshire and 'Velvet' from Prague
in The Czeck Republic.
Which is THE best? Let me just check another Negra
Modelo ... hmm. |
The 'Queen of beers' arrives at 'Casa Blanca'.
Kevin in Casa Blanca with his next door neighbour
Raul.
Kevin is an 'I Love Huatulco' staff writer &
co-owner of Hotel Casa Blanca and cafe-bar, La Bocana,
Huatulco. |
