Tag: mainstream beer

Tag: mainstream beer

Lifestyle

What is Dos Equis? Unpacking the Iconic Mexican Lager Brand

When someone asks “what is Two Equis,” they’re referring to Dos Equis (pronounced dohss-eh-keess), a Mexican beer brand owned by Heineken that is primarily known for two distinct lagers: the pale Dos Equis Lager Especial and the darker Dos Equis Ambar. The “Two Equis” (or XX) actually refers to the Roman numerals for 20, commemorating […]

Beer & Brews

What’s a Safe Mainstream Lager to Stock for After-Work Drinkers?

You’re looking for that reliable, no-brainer beer. The one you can grab for a spontaneous after-work gathering, stock in the fridge without thinking twice, or order at almost any bar, knowing it’ll hit the spot without being too much or too little. You’ve probably tried a dozen different craft beers or a few too many […]

Beer Trends

The Unmistakable Yellow: What ‘Yellow Alcoholic Drinks Can’ Really Means

The Unmistakable Yellow: What ‘Yellow Alcoholic Drinks Can’ Really Means When someone asks for ‘yellow alcoholic drinks in a can,’ they’re almost certainly asking for a beer without using the word ‘beer.’ It’s a shorthand for a familiar, refreshing experience, and the archetypal example that defines this category is a mainstream lager like Heineken Lager. […]

Lifestyle

Embracing “Yes Both”: Why the Best Drinkers Appreciate Craft *and* Mainstream Beer

Most people looking for the “best” beer experience fall into a common trap: picking a side. They either dive headfirst into the craft scene, dismissing everything else as bland, or they stick to the familiar mainstream, never venturing beyond what they know. The truth, however, is that the richest drinking life embraces yes both – […]