Mejores cervezas artesanales de México

Discover the best craft beers in Mexico, an essential guide for beer lovers seeking unique flavors and quality productions. This list explores Mexico's vibrant craft brewing scene, from innovative lagers to characterful ales. Find the most outstanding brands and breweries that are redefining the country's beer landscape. Ideal for those who want to explore beyond commercial options and support local producers.

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    Lagrimas Negras (Cerveceria Rámuri)

    88 Global Votes
    • Considered the best among dark beers and stouts from the brewery

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    This Mexican craft beer stands out for its complex flavor profile and velvety texture, a result of the oats and roasted cocoa. Its quality has been recognized with a bronze medal at the World Beer Cup in the Chocolate Beer category, validating its excellence on an international level.

  2. 2

    Cayaco (Cervecería de Colima)

    69 Global Votes
    • Phenomenal, world-class pale lager

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    Cayaco is a world-class pale lager that masters the "tropical lager" genre, standing out for its balance of lightness, grainy notes, and a robust hop profile with citrus and grassy undertones. Its ability to refresh in hot climates, inspired by the Cayaco palm, makes it an exceptional and highly regarded beer among connoisseurs.

  3. 3

    American Wheat (Cervecería Principia)

    32 Global Votes
    • Refreshing interpretation of the style

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    This beer was awarded a bronze medal at the prestigious 2022 World Beer Cup, a significant recognition of its quality in the American Wheat Beer category. Its refreshing and balanced profile, featuring citrus notes and a soft wheat base, distinguishes it within the Mexican craft beer scene.

  4. 4

    Cervecería de Colima

    32 Global Votes
    • Known for dedication to quality and innovation

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    Colimita represents excellence in Mexican craft beer with its tropical take on a German lager, offering a unique and refreshing flavor profile. Its careful brewing and inspiration from the Colima region make it a distinctive beer highly valued for its quality and character.

  5. 5

    Banquetera (Buqui Bichi Brewing)

    26 Global Votes
    • Best craft beer in Sonora

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    This Kölsch beer from Buqui Bichi Brewing was awarded a Gold Medal at the 2024 World Beer Cup, an achievement that highlights its exceptional quality and adherence to style. Its refreshing profile, with a subtle hop aroma and a touch of pilsner malt, makes it a standout choice among Mexican craft beers.

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    Cempasuchela (Monstruo de Agua)

    19 Global Votes
    • Has a pleasant dry finish

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    This brewery stands out for its commitment to using agroecologically grown ingredients from Mexico, allowing it to offer authentic flavors that reflect the Mexican terroir. Its innovative and conscious philosophy in craft beer production makes it a benchmark for quality and sustainability in the national brewing scene.

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    Caballo Blanco (Compañía Cervecera Hércules)

    17 Global Votes
    • Ultra-crushable summer ale

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    Caballo Blanco stands out for its exceptional quality, recognized with a bronze medal in the English Ale category at the 2022 World Beer Cup. Its flavor profile, combining citrus, floral, and biscuit notes, makes it a refreshing and well-balanced beer, ideal for the Mexican climate.

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    Oaxacan Nights (Stout Beers)

    1 Global Votes
    • Semi-sweet with cocoa, coffee, and red berries

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    This beer stands out for its bold and complex flavor profile, often featuring notes of chocolate, coffee, and a piquant warmth, offering a rich and distinctive tasting experience. Its brewing with ingredients like Oaxacan green corn and extended lagering process reflect a commitment to quality and innovation in Mexican craft beer.

  10. 9

    Piqúe (El Gardenia)

    1 Global Votes

    Piqúe has been awarded a gold medal at the Copa Cervecera del Pacífico 2026, demonstrating its exceptional quality and flavor within the Chilli/Chile Beer category. Its distinctive Pale Ale with jalapeño profile offers a unique and well-balanced experience, appreciated by craft beer connoisseurs.

  11. 10

    Fauna IPA (Cervecería Fauna)

    1 Global Votes
    • Very aromatic and strong hoppy IPA

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    Nox Arcana is an Imperial Stout that stands out for its intense and multifaceted flavor profile, featuring pronounced notes of roasted malt, coffee, and dark chocolate. Its quality and complexity make it a benchmark Mexican craft beer, appreciated for its solid body and deep aroma.

Frequently asked questions

This ranking evaluates Mexican craft beers based on aspects such as flavor, aroma, appearance, and overall quality, aiming to highlight options beyond traditional commercial brands.
While this ranking is based on editorial reviews, we encourage users to share their favorite Mexican craft beers in the comments section for future consideration and community discussion.
The results should be interpreted as a guide to discovering outstanding Mexican craft beers. They reflect a combination of editorial opinions and popularity within the beer community, offering starting points for your own exploration.
No, this ranking specifically focuses on Mexican craft beers and microbreweries, aiming to offer alternatives and highlight the diversity of the craft sector versus mass-produced options.

How we built this ranking and what to consider when choosing

Our methodology for ranking the best Mexican craft beers is based on a combination of editorial analysis and consideration of public perception, with a focus on the quality and uniqueness of each beer.

  • Beers from Mexican craft producers and microbreweries are considered, excluding mass-produced brands to maintain focus on the craft sector.
  • The evaluation includes an analysis of each beer's organoleptic characteristics, such as aroma, flavor, body, and finish, based on available information and expert reviews.
  • Innovation in style, ingredient quality, and production consistency are valued, seeking beers that offer a distinctive experience.
  • Popularity and mentions within the beer community are taken into account, as well as the availability and recognition of the breweries in the Mexican market.
  • The beer must be produced by a craft brewery or microbrewery based in Mexico, ensuring its origin and contribution to the local beer scene.
  • Priority is given to beers that demonstrate high quality in their brewing, with balanced flavor profiles and a good representation of their style.
  • We look for beers that offer a unique tasting experience, whether due to the originality of their recipe, the quality of their ingredients, or their distinctive character.
  • Market availability and the brewery's reputation are also important factors, favoring those with presence and recognition among craft beer enthusiasts.