I don't get Corona

[iridium7777]

Originally Posted by thetieguy

I have even heard that Corona puts a small amount of pee into each batch to get the taste.


yes, i'm sure that's true....

 

[Manton]

Corona was the quintessential '80s high school beer. Not that I ever broke that law. But I recall people talking about it.

Anyway, I think it's very flavorlessness helped in that regard. It's a very un-beer-like beer, almost a wine cooler, which is why chicks dug it.

 

[texas_jack]

Originally Posted by matadorpoeta

the most similar beer is 'pacifico'. it is made by the same company but is just a hint stronger. 'estrella' is the same beer with a different label.

You're right. Dos Equis is heavier. I'd say Modelo Especial is a similar style but better. Frankly I just don't like the light lager style period so I'm probably not the best person to share my opinion.

 

[Dakota rube]

Originally Posted by Manton

Corona was the quintessential '80s high school beer.
Your high school crowd must've had more money than mine.

 

[Manton]

Originally Posted by Dakota rube

Your high school crowd must've had more money than mine.

I also recall that people, or at least the girls, thought Corona was the champagne of beers: more money, but worth it to get ... the best!

 

[Piobaire]

Does anyone know with certainty the origin of the lemon/lime wedge in the top? I believe it was just to keep the flies out and somehow it carried over for no particular reason.

 

[FLMountainMan]

Originally Posted by thetieguy

I don't understand why so many people love Corona. I think it it horrible. I have never tasted pee, but I imagine it tastes like a Corona. I have even heard that Corona puts a small amount of pee into each batch to get the taste. It seems to be the summer drink for every frat guy. It is the worst Mexican beer by far and one of the worst I have ever tasted. Does anyone else agree with me or am I off base here? I do think their ads are somewhat clever.

I love the taste of Corona and Modelo. American beers are too sweet, German beers are too beery and heavy. I have a case of cans in my fridge at home right now.

 

[DNW]

Originally Posted by Piobaire

Does anyone know with certainty the origin of the lemon/lime wedge in the top? I believe it was just to keep the flies out and somehow it carried over for no particular reason.

You're supposed to put the lime wedge in, then invert the bottle to get the taste from the lime wedge. AFAIK, the acid from the lime was supposed to keep the flies away. But it also adds some flavor to an almost flavorless brew, so I almost never drink a Corona without it.

 

[denimdestroyedmylife]

That spurt of beer, like a whale spurting water through the blowhole, when after inverting the bottle, you turn it right side up, and it splashes your eyeglasses: it is like a beer facial!

 

[matadorpoeta]

Originally Posted by Piobaire

Does anyone know with certainty the origin of the lemon/lime wedge in the top? I believe it was just to keep the flies out and somehow it carried over for no particular reason.

the origin is that mexicans put lemon on/in everything; beer, meat, sauce, cereal, cheese, everything. we use lemon 10x a day. it tastes good.

 

[aybojs]

Originally Posted by matadorpoeta

the origin is that mexicans put lemon on/in everything; beer, meat, sauce, cereal, cheese, everything. we use lemon 10x a day. it tastes good.

Huh? I can see that with limes, but lemons? I've worked with more than my share of Mexican immigrants (restaurant biz), but have met numerous ones who didn't know what a lemon was before coming to the U.S. and only used the word "limon" to refer to limes.

 

[matadorpoeta]

Originally Posted by aybojs

Huh? I can see that with limes, but lemons? I've worked with more than my share of Mexican immigrants (restaurant biz), but have met numerous ones who didn't know what a lemon was before coming to the U.S. and only used the word "limon" to refer to limes.

the thing is that in mexico, we call limes "limones", which actually means "lemon" in english. so my phrasing is off. you're right. we put lime in/on everything, but we call it lemon (limón). i've been calling it lemon in english, but i should change that.

 

[Clench Million]

it sucks, but 99% of light lagers suck.
Drink ales.

 

[odoreater]

Originally Posted by denimdestroyedmylife

That spurt of beer, like a whale spurting water through the blowhole, when after inverting the bottle, you turn it right side up, and it splashes your eyeglasses: it is like a beer facial!

It shouldn't spurt if you do it right. You're getting a facial for not knowing how to handle your Corona properly.

 

[totally epic]

Witbier > * for a summer beer.