Bohemia - Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma, S.A. de C.V.

BaerBeer

Ohio

4.47/5  rDev +30.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

I really dig this beer. Really has something special going on in it, great beer that is quite easy to find. I think this beer, even though it is not an am adj. lager, I could easily turn a Budweiser drinker on to this stuff.

A- excellent golden color with a nice light, thin head that leaves thin yet solid lacing.

S- Smells very clean, hints of corn and grassy-ish

T- very smooth, corn/light hoppiness

M- thin and smooth, some what slippery

D- very drinkable- this could be a great session beer

Serving type: bottle

06-01-2009 06:55:56 | More by BaerBeer

Redfoot19

Mexico

4.13/5  rDev +20.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Very impressed with Bohemia. I really hope it catches on as a Mexican beer, because it steps up the beer game. It is a favorite of mine for many reasons.
The smell is good. The taste is unique...a hint of potency, and a hint of sweet. Similar to Negra Modelo, but has its own style for sure. I always look twice in the stores just to make sure I didn't pass it up. I really enjoy Bohemia, there is no doubt about it.

Serving type: bottle

06-20-2011 03:30:50 | More by Redfoot19

Foam

Pennsylvania

2.76/5  rDev -19.5%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75

The best of the old-guard Mexican beers, for sure ... a German pilsener in style (lots of Germans migrated to Mexico, back in the days... thus , the blonde haired/blue-eyed Mexican folks ...)
A nice sweet-ness that is usually missing from other cheapy macro-swill brews ... A decent smooth body and finish that doesn't assault your taste buds or sensibility as much as competing beers do ...
Ideal for basic Mexican cuisine (or anything similar ...
Pretty much a "lawn-mower beer" for me ... great in hot weather ...

Serving type: bottle

03-31-2013 22:10:35 | More by Foam

DV8HARD

Florida

3.33/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

I live in Costa Rica right now and I bought it a small supermarket which has a large wine, spirit, and beer selection which is rare.

I had it in a bottle but, I didn't pour it in a glass because I didn't have a worthy one at hand so I just poured a little in a clear glass to check out the appearance which was just average.

The first thing i noticed was the strong honey taste. It has the micro-brew taste which I thought I was surprising. It didn't taste like it expected it to. I have tried a beer that taste exactly the same but, I can't remember the name. I want to say Dogfish but, I'm not sure.

Overall it was ok, I would drink it again but, I don't think I would recommend since there a better pilsners out there.

Serving type: bottle

07-25-2009 04:52:46 | More by DV8HARD

omar

Texas

4.18/5  rDev +21.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Still the king of mexican beers as far as I'm concerned, exceptionally smooth, not watered down like Corona or cheap tasting like Tecate, Carta Blanca etc. Color is darker than your average lager, great in a frosted mug.

Many mexican restaurants in Texas will carry this beer. One warning, since this beer is not as well known as other mexican brews, it may have been sitting in the storage room for a while. Like all beers, if it's old it may start to get a bit skunky. If you get a bottle from a fresh batch, you will not regret trying it.

Serving type: bottle

06-10-2006 20:14:09 | More by omar

YeastWrangler88

3.05/5  rDev -11.1%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a 12oz bottle into a pint glass:

Appearance: very clear, nice pale yellow, lots of bubbles. Head recesses quickly but leaves a thin layer of foam on top. Looks very nice for a german pils.

Aroma: faint smells of pale grain, but i smell a bit of green apple skin and some alcohol. Hops are very hidden, but i think im getting some slight floral and pepper-like hops.

Flavor: flavors matches aroma, with flavors of pale grain, almost like raw bread, im still picking up some green apple and a bit of alcohol makes its presence, but its not too overwhelming. Again, hops are faint and hard to distinguish a flavor from, but they do balance the grainyness of the beer as far as bitterness goes.I dont mind it.

Mouthfeel: light bodied, lots of carbonation, with a smooth dryness at the end.

Overall: a decent example of a german pils, but not on the top of my list. Something i could easily have a 6 pack though on a night of beer drinking. Something to check out if you have a chance, it wont dissapoint, but it wont be something youll write home about either.

Serving type: bottle

11-21-2012 01:43:36 | More by YeastWrangler88

thomasdidymus55

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev +2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

This beer has a champagne clean look with a nice bubbly carbonation. Medium head w/med. retention. A citrus smell orange, lemon or both. Taste is good kind of a fuzzy orange. Feels good while drinking and nice and lively. Slight aftertaste. I prefer this beer cold and would drink it in hot or cold weather.

Serving type: bottle

11-28-2010 18:01:14 | More by thomasdidymus55

AlimonyAle

Massachusetts

4.68/5  rDev +36.4%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

My new favorite Mexican beer aside from Negra Modelo. Pours a cloudy straw gold color. Hops are abundant in the nose. Taste is like that of a German pilsener. Hop bitterness shows its head towards the back of the throat. The beer leaves excellent lacing on the sides of the glass. This beer is also fairly carbonated, and there is a steady stream of bubbles issuing from the bottom of the glass. This and Negra Modelo are my two favorite Mexican beers.

Serving type: bottle

10-20-2011 04:07:14 | More by AlimonyAle

mdruiz

Virginia

4.58/5  rDev +33.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Very quaffable beverage. Nice initial crisp flavor with an a nice subtle bite. Hint of honey, and the toasted grains are present, with an almost "invisible" floral aftertaste. Lightly carbonated, and when poured doesn't get too much head. The smell is grainy and malty, but after letting the beer breathe, more scents come through, slightly citrusy. One of the better beers Mexico has to offer.

Serving type: bottle

01-29-2010 04:17:51 | More by mdruiz

atorres600

California

4.6/5  rDev +34.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

This beer is probally one of the most fine beers of all of mexico. when you go to mexico, locals dont drink corona ..etc .. they drink bohemia and indio .. these are from the finest brewery in mexico. Ive had the opportunity to tour the facility and it is exceptional and i urge you to try this beer !!

Serving type: bottle

12-24-2010 04:09:42 | More by atorres600

BestOfBatonRouge

Louisiana

4.35/5  rDev +26.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

By far my favorite Mexican beer. A good hop bitterness, smell and taste that you enjoy through the entire drink. It has nice malt character and is very easy to drink. Not much head on this beer and what is there disappears very quickly. If you want to barbeque or hang out by the pool this is a great choice. Do not put fruit on this beer! I have to be very adamant about it everytime I order it at a Mexican restaurant. Servers think if it's made in Mexico it gets a lime. If we rated by the price this beer would deserve an A+. Not very expensive.

Serving type: bottle

06-23-2011 23:39:29 | More by BestOfBatonRouge

ChiTownHustler

Illinois

2.1/5  rDev -38.8%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5

Bought a 6 pack of bottles for $6.49 at local Mexican Supermarket.
Poored first one into a 16oz mug , drank second one out of the bottle . The packaging was nice and that was about it while not a offensive tasting beer I felt ripped off after drinking the first bottle no head and very flat.If I had a do over I would take High life or Oldstyle over this.

Serving type: bottle

04-09-2005 23:08:52 | More by ChiTownHustler

Barrilitos

Mexico

4.2/5  rDev +22.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

This is one of a kind in the fact it stands out among mexican beers as more European type beer (Most commonly considered a Vienna style) but still retains a dominant focus on mexican beer culture: It copes with the heat.

Translucent gold with a thin layer of foam on the top of your glass in the same fashion some of the European lagers this beer can be associated with, the smell and taste are gentle and perhaps faint for some tastes yet the the sensation is what stads out: It is quite soft as it goes down and it is quite refreshing served cold on an iced pint on a very hot day, and it pretty much goes with any spicy food or meat dish.

Serving type: bottle

03-22-2011 17:36:47 | More by Barrilitos

GhostKidd956

3.38/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5

A mexican beer i've been wanting to try for a while

A -A bright golden color with a huge 4 finger head that faded pretty quickly

S - HUGE SWEET grainy smell with a slight hoppy finish

T - The first note in was a slight sour mash and finished with a semi floral hoppy dry finish.

M- - Eh could have used a slight more carbonation to help float the flavor a little more on tongue

O - A solid mexican beer I gotta say they could have used a little more bitterness and a little bit more hops and a lot more grains but overall it a pretty good beer. Gotta say this is hands down the best mexican beer i've ever had.

Serving type: bottle

01-08-2013 04:28:09 | More by GhostKidd956

HighGravityBrews

Ohio

3.93/5  rDev +14.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Uno cervesa es muy bueno! My personal favorite bottles brew from Mexico. Nice 1/2" head when poured, setttles into an attractive lacing, smooth over the palate, nice pale amber hue, hints of vanilla and honey. NO BS & NO lime wedge needed here. DON"T FRUIT THE BEER!

Serving type: bottle

12-06-2007 19:41:55 | More by HighGravityBrews

poporolo

Mexico

3.63/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Golden crystal clear appearance with a quickly disappearing head. A little perfume and herbs in a clean aroma. The taste hits you with a nice balance of flower, hops and malt that combined with the perfume makes a nice light but tasty beer with a smooth finish.
Yes, mass-produced from a company that makes a lot of horrible beers but this one has its legacy and it is still good and my choice when only Cuauhtémoc-Moctezuma beers are available.
Regular company for my "normal" day food.

Serving type: bottle

02-16-2011 20:24:39 | More by poporolo

Kenyabrewfan

Kenya

4.25/5  rDev +23.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A great German Style Beer that goes amazingly well with Mexican Food especially with a bit of spice in it. It is not too strong nor too light, just perfect and has a nice smooth hoppy flavour and satifies well. I also love the appereance with its dark brown bottle and golden wrapper. A favourite of mine.

Serving type: bottle

05-05-2010 11:51:41 | More by Kenyabrewfan

RTL44

Ohio

4.88/5  rDev +42.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

I read some of the reviews and wonder why people bothered to review this beer when they only had one (Jay the Finn) and it had lime in it (Judge Roughneck). I enjoy lime occasionally, but to review a beer after only one and when lime was in it is pretty lame.

Bottom line - this is THE BEST MEXICAN BEER. PERIOD. I like Modelo, Victoria, Carta Blanca, Indio, and Leon, and even Dos Equis at times, but Bohemia is in a class by itself. I don't even know how to describe it, but I'll try. It smells better, it looks better, it feels better, it tastes better. It isn't overpowering, but it is definitely not weak. It has a very distinctive, unique taste. It is easy to drink and EVERY time I have it, I think to myself, I should never have any other beer - at least when in Mexico.

Bohemia is not real easy to find, but is totally worth it if you can. They also have a dark beer (Obscura) and a Wheat beer made with coriander and orange peel. I think it is the first (if not the only) wheat beer produced in Mexico. THEY ARE ALL EXCELLENT BEERS!

On the down side, it is ESSENTIAL to get these when they are fresh. Fresh Bohemia is gratifying and delicious. Stale Bohemia is not good. It isn't horrible, but it seriously drops to average or below average.

Unfortunately, Bohemia is not advertised like the other Mexican beers and as a result, is easy to miss.

Serving type: bottle

09-22-2006 02:37:00 | More by RTL44

HopMan

Indiana

3.78/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.5

I can't remember the name of the border town but it was just west of Yuma, AZ into California. We parked the RV in a large parking lot state side and walked across the border. Upon arival, we went into a bar, ate nachos and drank a sh*t ton of tequila to kill whatever was in the nachos.

After leaving the cantina, we went shopping until we realized there's nothing in Mexico worth buying unless you're in need of dental work or pharmacuticals. I ended up buying a 8 pack of 273ml bottles of Bohemia for like 4 bucks and stupored back home across the border.

Finally to the point. The next day, I opened the RV fridge and saw the 8 pack in there. To my great surpise these beers were pretty damn good.

The cp-filled bottle poured a great looking crystal clear golden pils into my glass. First thing I noticed was a nice subtle hit of saaz hops, the head wasn't all that big, but it could have been due to the soap used to clean the glass. It smelled great for a cheap ass beer.

Taste, wow, more czech saaz balanced out with a decent malt back bone, this is really an all-malt beer. I'm not sure why BA says this beer is a Vienna lager, I would say with 99% certainty that it's a Bohemian pilsener. The name should be the first clue, but with all the saaz in there it's more of a Pilsner Urquell than a Negra Modelo.

All in all this is a damn fine beer. I just can't believe that it's sold so freaking cheap. I would agree that this beer should be rated around 80-82. This is a fantastic session lager that's perfect for the desert heat or while grilling on the back porch.

Oh, and if you're ever in a Mexican bordertown, stay away from the nachos. Eeesh.

Serving type: bottle

04-11-2007 16:59:24 | More by HopMan

jdevola

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +16.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.5

I don't generally drink Mexican beers, and this was the first time I tried this brand and beer. I was quite surprised at how pleasant it was. This seemed like a light lager by appearance and taste, though the head was a little lacking. Consequently, the body was found to be light, yet the beer was flavorful, with a nice, almost malty, finish. The mouthfeel was similar to what one would find in most of the American large brew beers. Very drinkable and enjoyable!

Serving type: bottle

09-21-2008 02:45:23 | More by jdevola

azevrec

Mexico

3.93/5  rDev +14.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

One of the best Commercial Mexican Beer I have had.
Pours nice clear color with minimal head.
Good Smell with a hint of honey on the nose.
Great taste, a very good Pilsner type beer. Good finish, very easy to drink and very flavorful, very very good stuff.

Would go excellent with spicy food.

Serving type: bottle

02-25-2009 23:27:14 | More by azevrec

churro69

Costa Rica

3.83/5  rDev +11.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Clear Yellow beer, good amount of bubbles and head, i loved the hint of bitterness and the aftertaste was in my opinion pleasing, the smell was very nice and it was very drinkable, served very cold would make it a good choise for a hot day.

I would drink it again for sure.

Serving type: bottle

09-12-2010 22:55:54 | More by churro69