Since before the Spanish conquest, there had been fermented alcoholic beverages in Mexico. The brewing industry truly began to develop in the latter half of the 19th century, due to an influx of German immigrants to Mexico and the short-lived Second Mexican Empire headed by emperor Maximilian I of Mexico of the House of Habsburg, an Austro-Germanic ruling family. The emperor had his own brewer, who produced Vienna style dark beers. This influence can be seen in two popular brands of Negra Modelo and Dos Equis Ambar.

By 1918, there were thirty-six beer producers in Mexico. Prohibition in the United States during the 1920s helped the Mexican beer industry, with Americans crossing the border to drink. This spurred breweries along the border, such as Mexicali Brewery and the Aztec Brewing Company, both in Baja California. By 1925, Mexico was producing 50,000 liters of beer per year. Mexico displaced Holland in 2003 as the worldwide leader in beer sales by volume, selling 1.39 metric tons.

Today, The House of 1,000 Beers maintains an ever-expanding drink roster of hard-to-find Mexican beers and steadfast favorites. Not surprisingly, the hardworking people of Pittsburgh, PA have noticed. Our draft club boasts over 1,000 members and customers enjoy being able to mix their own six-packs to go. So, the next time you're thirsty, throwing a party, or tailgating before the big game, stop on by. The House of 1,000 Beers has something for everyone. Guaranteed.

 

Available Mexican Beers

	Corona		Corona Light
	Cucapa		Dos Equis
	Modelo Especial		Negra Modelo