Mexico is the world’s largest exporter of beers. But one of its most beloved brews is only found inside the country and traditionally available for just a few weeks each year.
Many countries are known for their indulgent Christmas libations. Puerto Rico has its creamy, sweet coquito. In Germany, market stalls offer up spiced, warming Glühwein (mulled wine). And Mexico has a malty Bock-style beer called Noche Buena. Meaning “holy night” or “Christmas Eve”, this beloved brew has traditionally only been sold for just a few weeks leading up to the holidays and is only available within the country.
Each winter From Merida to Monterrey to Mexico City, when the deep-red Noche Buena boxes hit the supermarket shelves it’s “the unofficial start of the holidays – the moment when the Christmas season really begins”, says Marie Sarita Gaytán, author of the book, ¡Tequila!: Distilling the Spirit of Mexico.
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Source: BBC
