Most people looking for “what is the Puerto Rican beer” expect a diverse list of craft brews or a battle of competing lagers. The truth is much simpler: Medalla Light is the undisputed national beer of Puerto Rico. While other options exist, and a small craft scene is growing, Medalla Light is the one you […]
Despite its growing presence in the US market, Medalla beer isn’t just “from a tropical place” — it’s exclusively from Puerto Rico, specifically brewed in Mayagüez by Cervecería de Puerto Rico. Here’s a surprising fact: Medalla Light, the brand’s flagship, commands an astonishing 70% or more of the beer market share on the island. This […]
Medalla Light, Puerto Rico’s iconic lager, is primarily brewed by Cervecera de Puerto Rico (formerly Compañía Cervecera de Puerto Rico) in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. This is the beer’s ancestral home, where its distinct character was born and continues to be crafted for both the island and most of its export markets. However, for specific distribution […]