Rating 93
Style Mexican Lager
Produced In Santa Barbara, Calif.
United States
ABV 4.5%
Availability Year Round
Reviewed By
Review Updated 2021-05-21

Perfect For

All-Day Sipping, Boozy Beach Trips, Pleasing A Crowd

Calidad Beer Mexican Lager Review

With eye-catching branding and a devotion to the Mexican lager lifestyle like no other, Calidad is a newcomer that we find ourselves coming back to again and again. It’s crisp, floral, and flavorful enough to be interesting, without overpowering. It has fresh, floral aromas, cornbread sweetness on the tongue, and a dry finish. Overall it is light, refreshing, and crisp. Plus, the can is cute to look at.And, without taking the spotlight off the Instagrammable moment you’re probably having if you’re drinking it. No pressure.

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Calidad Beer Mexican Lager
With eye-catching branding and a devotion to the Mexican lager lifestyle like no other, Calidad is a newcomer that we find ourselves coming back to again and again. It’s crisp, floral, and flavorful enough to be interesting, without overpowering. It has fresh, floral aromas, cornbread sweetness on the tongue, and a dry finish. Overall it is light, refreshing, and crisp. Plus, the can is cute to look at.And, without taking the spotlight off the Instagrammable moment you’re probably having if you’re drinking it. No pressure.

Reviewed On: 05-24-2021
93
POINTS
Calidad Beer Mexican Lager
With eye-catching branding and a devotion to the Mexican lager lifestyle like no other, Calidad is a newcomer that we find ourselves coming back to again and again. It’s crisp, floral, and flavorful enough to be interesting, without overpowering. It has fresh, floral aromas, cornbread sweetness on the tongue, and a dry finish. Overall it is light, refreshing, and crisp. Plus, the can is cute to look at.And, without taking the spotlight off the Instagrammable moment you’re probably having if you’re drinking it. No pressure.

Reviewed On: 05-24-2021