Quilmes ( 24 x 340ml) - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Officially Argentina’s favourite beer !
We’re pretty sure Messi loves it (but don’t quote us on that.)
The brewery was founded in 1890 in Buenos Aires by German immigrant Otto Bemberg.
Though named after the area of the city where it was located, the Quilmes people were originally a native tribe who lived in the surroundings of Tucumán.
In the 17th century, after repeated attempts by the Spanish invaders to control their lands, they were defeated and forced to settle in a restricted colony (reducción) near Buenos Aires, 1000km away from their homeland.
ABV: 4.9%
Hops: Patagonian Nugget, Cascade, Victoria and Mapuche, the latter being unique to Quilmes.
Malt: Argentine barley
IBU: 12
Tasting notes: Quilmes is a classic lager, based on a Munich style Pilsener, that reflects its brewing heritage: golden colour, rich texture, refreshing light hoppy taste with a crisp, dry thirst quenching finish.
Pairing Suggestions: lightly spiced Mexican, Thai, Vietnamese, Caribbean cuisine; rich egg dishes and all types of seafood
Brewer: Quilmes Cerveza Argentina