#CORONA FAMILIAR UPDATE#

Which, come to think of it, is better with a lime too. Despite being so objectionable in raw form that it requires a lime to drink, Corona Extra/Light (with a lime) is one of my. In that case, I'll grab a Dos Equis Amber. If it's summer and I must have a Corona I'm sticking with an old, familiar friend in a clear bottle. Slight intrigue in Corona Familiar did not give way to high expectations, and I'm happy to report those expectations were mostly met. The best beers are not made to be put into 32-ounce bottles, like Corona Familiar, and passed around at the party. The best beers are made for you to consume and then recommend to your friends. I guess the Corona marketing team was looking to make use of the 'Familiar' title, so they bill this as a beer 'best made to be shared.' What a load of crap.

#CORONA FAMILIAR UPDATE#

Although, to be fair, Milwaukee's Best in bottle-form only exists to help the government's intelligence agency update their terror watch list - if you must buy Beast, please, just buy it by the case of cans as God intended. The brown bottle lets you know that at least this beer is good enough to deserve the same light-deflecting brown bottle as the Milwaukee's Best family. Rooted in authentic, rich heritage, Corona Familiar Lager Beer is a bright, golden-colored pilsner that is balanced with moderate bitterness and a light. Is it Passable Beer?: Sure, but why go to the expense?Īs a fan of old familiar Corona, I was slightly intrigued by the introduction of Corona Familiar.With strong ties to authenticity and heritage, Corona Familiar is best served in small gatherings with close friends and family, using the tradition of sharing to create meaningful experiences.' That's why Corona Familiar embraces the bright, crisp taste Corona is known for with a slightly fuller flavor, higher ABV, and shareable 32oz packaging. Commercial Description: 'The best beers are made to be shared.They even take the time to put Schlitz Malt Liquor in a brown bottle, for goodness sake. You can't skunk a beer, looking at you Rolling Rock and Heineken, that's already skunked.

This is one reason cans are actually better than bottles, and the sole reason that only an already heinous beer gets stored and shipped in clear or green bottles. There's also a reason that Corona Extra is one of the few beers to come in a clear bottle, and it doesn't speak well of Corona's quality. There's a reason the Corona's marketing is beach-centered - the beer and warm weather suit each other.

Despite being so objectionable in raw form that it requires a lime to drink, Corona Extra/Light (with a lime) is one of my favorite summertime treats.

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