Victoria

Victoria beer of Mexico, was introduced in 1865, and is, thus, the oldest existing Mexican beer brand. Compañía Cervecera de Toluca y México was the founding brewing company, and they were acquired by Groupo Modelo in 1935. Anheuser-Busch/InBev became the sole owner of Groupo Modelo in 2013.


At 4% alcohol, Victoria is low in alcohol. A Vienna lager, the beer is brown (or, amber), instead of the usual light gold or straw of mass-produced lagers. Victoria is made with water, barley malt, hops, corn, and yeast. The brewing company suggests that this beer not be served with lime.


Victoria was first imported into the U.S.A. in 2010, and, as of 2014, is available in 39 states. Anheuser-Busch/InBev markets it as an "ultra-premium" beer, and it is usually sold at about $9.00 to $10.00 per six-pack. It is available on draft and in six-packs and 24-packs of 12-ounce brown bottles.


I have sampled Victoria, and I suggest that all beer enthusiasts try this brand.