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

Sgbrown78

Connecticut

1.43/5  rDev -43.9%
look: 2 | smell: 1 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 1.5

It was on special for a $1... Had to try it.

It's your typical Mexican beer... Light and only drinkable in a Mexican all inclusive resort at the pool side bar. With that said, since I walked into a bar in Arrlington, VA and was offered it for $1.00, I had to at least try it :)

Serving type: can

05-20-2013 20:35:31 | More by Sgbrown78

merc7186

New York

2.48/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

12oz bottle into pint glass.

A: Clear Golden Straw Hue, Passes Lots of Light, Mild White Head Ring, Mild Lacing

S: Stale Corn

T: Hay, Corn

M: Mediocre Carbonation, Light to Medium Bodied, Mildly Watery

Overall....mah! Not much more to say about it.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 22:30:25 | More by merc7186

FLima

Brazil

1.28/5  rDev -49.8%
look: 2 | smell: 1 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 1 | overall: 1

Pale yellow color with a two finger head with low retention. Light unpleasant corn aroma, and booze with metalic notes.
Likewise, sweet corn taste, lots of cardboard and butter. Dry aftertaste.
Light body with low carbonation.
Below average adjunct lager, sweeter, more use of corn, high on off-flavors and less crispy given lack of hops and low carbonation. Stay away, hard to get worse.

Serving type: bottle

04-24-2013 22:09:15 | More by FLima

dogfishandi

New York

2.08/5  rDev -18.4%
look: 3 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.5

12 oz can at fridge temp poured into a pint glass.

Clear straw yellow color, actually holds a decent thin layer of white head with some decent lacing.

Sweet corny grains, almost skunky? Sour?

Creamy Corny grain, hose water, hint of mineral water.

Slightly prickly high carbonation, watery thin mouthfeel.

I just had 3 Mexican adjunct lagers and they all tasted almost exactly alike, only saddle differences. These were even worse than the American versions. I would definatly avoid both at all costs! Don't waste your money even if you are in Mexico.

Serving type: can

04-23-2013 20:56:32 | More by dogfishandi

Falcynn

California

2.04/5  rDev -20%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

Poured from a 12oz can into a standard pint glass.

Appearance: Pours a pale yellow/gold with barely a finger's worth of head and almost no lacing at all.

Smell: Hardly any smell at all. Very light whiff of corn and somewhat sour grain.

Taste: First impression was like I was drinking club soda. The aftertaste is what reminded me that I was drinking beer. Again, corn, malt, and that's really it.

Mouthfeel: Very thin and watery, below average amount of carbonation.

Overall: It's a cheap way to get drunk with a group of friends or wash down some barbeque or party food. Not something I'd drink if I'm trying to savor the beer.

Serving type: can

04-15-2013 07:08:22 | More by Falcynn

bbluemzbeer

California

2.13/5  rDev -16.5%
look: 1.75 | smell: 1.75 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.25

Appearance. Light frothy head with brown color to it..

Smell : it smell corn, grain and some

Tasted: It taste like some malt beer but with minimal amount of alcohol.

Moutful. It has vverage carbonation.

I like Cornona way better this beer becuase corona is soomther with a much better finish. Not a bad beer for the type. I am not going to buy this beer any time soon though!

Serving type: can

04-01-2013 16:55:46 | More by bbluemzbeer

jjamadorphd

Florida

3.53/5  rDev +38.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

I wasn't expecting much from this beer, but boy, was I surprised at how much I liked it.

At first, pouring it out of the bottle is none too impressive. It has an adverse yellow look although it does create a fluffy white head with some lacing down the pint glass. The smell also we your average hoppy scent. Now for the interesting part - for pouring such a head the beer had very little carbonation feel in the mouth. It also had very little after taste, where I expected quite a bit. Speaking of taste. I enjoyed it immensely. Plenty of barley, a nice mix of malt (which these Mex beers specialize at, it seems to me), and just an overall taste that left me wanting for more.

Serving type: bottle

03-30-2013 15:01:21 | More by jjamadorphd

TheHammer

Ontario (Canada)

2.93/5  rDev +14.9%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 3.5

Appearance: A pale gold body that boasts some lacing as a finger of head sticks around well enough.

Smell: There is a grainy smell to it that is for sure, and a touch a sandy hops. Warming didn't help it's case either way.

Taste: It's a pretty generic lager to be honest, as subdued malt gives way to a stronger straw and surprisingly unsweet corn, which is rounded off by sandy tasting hops.

Mouthfeel: The carbonation isn't pulling it's weight here, as the beer tastes a bit too watery for my liking. The sandy taste also accentuated itself more and more as the beer went on to my dismay.

Drinkability: Well, I will say this, if it was sweltering outside, I'd grab this stuff fairly quickly. It's incredibly light, and while I wouldn't say it's the easiest drinker, it certainly has more character then other adjuncts.

Final Thoughts: It might not be a fair comparison but this stuff to me is Corona done right. Make no mistake, an award winning beer it is not, and I'm honestly a bit perplexed at how they managed to give the hops that sandy accent, but all in all you could do worse.

Serving type: can

03-29-2013 05:34:59 | More by TheHammer

Treath

California

1.8/5  rDev -29.4%
look: 2.5 | smell: 1 | taste: 2 | feel: 1.75 | overall: 2

I've never had Tecate, so here's my first thoughts from a 24 oz can.

A- Poured into a glass mug. A little darker yellow than most BMC beers. Good amount of head but then fizzles away quickly to a ring around the glass.

S- A sharp corny/hop smell. Sour.

T- Grassy, crispy hops. Some corn comes through. Metal taste. Slight malt at the end. Bitter, not much sweetness in this beer. Reminds me of Miller High Life.

M- Semi-light. Slick on the tongue. It leaves a slippery feeling in the mouth. Lots of carbonation.

Drinkability is so-so. Seems like a chore to drink at times.

O- Overall, it's a below average beer. The smell and taste gave me a headache, not sure why. Other people might like it better.

Serving type: can

03-27-2013 22:47:10 | More by Treath

TMoney2591

Illinois

2.8/5  rDev +9.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75

Served in a Lagunitas mason jar.

Have I seriously never had Tecate before? Hm. Time to fix that: This stuff pours a clear pale straw topped by a relatively short-lived finger of lightly off-white foam. The nose comprises mild corn, light white bread, and hard water. The taste brings in more of the same, with more hard water and a touch of toasted cornmeal. The body is a hefty light, with a light moderate carbonation and a watery feel. Overall, a limp little beer, but one that avoids becoming entirely offensive.

Serving type: bottle

03-15-2013 05:43:20 | More by TMoney2591

Jsteez

New Mexico

2.21/5  rDev -13.3%
look: 1.5 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

Poured into a dimpled beer mug from a 24 oz. can.

This is my 5th beer in the hunt to find a great American Adjunct style lager (previous brews I have rated in this category are: Rolling Rock, Pacifico, Miller Lite, and PBR. Next up: Bud, Bud Lite, Miller High Life, Modelo, and MGD, just to name a few.

A-No head and high carbonation. The head dissipated within 30 seconds. It reminded me of pouring a Sprite. 1 or 2 lace strands on the glass, that's about it. It poured a deeper yellow straw look, typical adjunct.

s-grainy, corn, and watery (does water smell?)

T-corn, grain, malt. A little bitter and dry in the aftertaste from the hops. This was the best part of this brew.

M-High carbonation. slightly crisp.

Overall-better than Corona, not better than Pacifico. Great beer with Jalapeno Cheese Chex Mix. The beer was satisfying when my mouth was on fire. It is better straight from a bottle. It doesn't look good in a glass. It's just the type of cheap brew to drink while eating Baja fish tacos in a taco shack on the beach.

Serving type: can

02-26-2013 14:29:16 | More by Jsteez

The21ner

1.93/5  rDev -24.3%
look: 1.5 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.25

I tried the canned version from a gas station.It is definitely better than Corona. But nothing to write home about. If someone brought a case to watch a game I'd drink it, but i would not buy it myself. Below average. Now to be fair, if it;s cold enough it can be very drinkable.

Serving type: can

02-22-2013 22:04:14 | More by The21ner

pkalix

California

3.79/5  rDev +48.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

okay. first and foremost i want this to be known that this is geared toward a MEXICAN beer which is supposed to be diiferent than the US-produced garbage....
appearance is . . . . typically bland. yellow. straw, no foam to speak of.
smell is.... typical- not especially great but noticeably better than the US version, i think....
taste is... heartier and a tad more deserving of a higher rating than its US-bred cousin. yes, there apparently IS a difference...
mouthfeel.... eh, still light. corn; commercial; medium....
overall . . . . heavier than the US version and much more enjoyed. an hispanic friend introduced this to me and it shows how different a beer can be from the 'export' version'. i can drink probably several of these as opposed to the US version which is thin, corn-y, pathetically disgusting. the natural, mexican version is a much heartier version of the beer and much more enjoyed. this is a much more enjoyable version than the typical US-purchased version.... salud!

Serving type: bottle

02-02-2013 04:14:52 | More by pkalix

stoutman

Michigan

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

The beer poured pale golden and clear. Its head was medium sized and white. Aroma had citricness, sweetness and vegetables. Palate was light bodied with medium carbonation. Flavours were corn, sweetness and bitterness. Aftertaste was sweet and mildly bitter. Not one of my favorites.

Serving type: can

12-31-2012 01:31:32 | More by stoutman

mjurney

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +47.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Appearance:
Pale gold color, clear. Lots of bubbles rising up. Small frothy head. Leaves a nice lacing behind.

Aroma:
Sweet, grainy, slight grassy, crisp.

Taste:
Sweet grain, bready, slight biscuity, soft bitterness, clean and crisp finish. Body is light, a little dry, fizzy carbonation.

Serving type: bottle

11-04-2012 22:38:30 | More by mjurney

michiganminer

Michigan

3/5  rDev +17.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Good beer for the Price. Bought in Phoenix when I was there for business $10 18 pack. Kept me in beer for most of the week. Better than Corona IMO for this style would buy in the summer when I usually buy Corona if it was available here

Note: I review for the style. I refuse to let my prejudices slant any review. Nothing worse than the typical beer snob reviewing an AAL, same for your AAL drinker reviewing a craft brew.

Serving type: can

11-03-2012 06:59:50 | More by michiganminer

JoeyBeerBelly

New York

3/5  rDev +17.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

24oz can served in a pilsner glass.

L - clear yellow color with a white head that vanished after a few minutes, bubbles from the bottom remained constant.

S - grainy with some earthiness.

T - sweet and grainy with a little bitterness towards the finish.

F - light bodied with mild carbonation.

O - it is what it is.

Serving type: can

10-26-2012 01:47:45 | More by JoeyBeerBelly

RickS95

Indiana

2.73/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 2 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Not very appealing upon exit of the bottle. It's very clear, pale straw golden color. The head is nice, however. A finger and a half thick with an IPA look to it. The retention is fairly good and it's got nice lacing.

Has a crisp smell if there is such a thing. Almost some floral notes with a hint of honey.

While the style is simply dreadful, this beer isn't terrible as the tastes tries to mimic the smell. It's got an earthy, dirty taste to it, but it's mixed in with some floweriness and a splash of honey.

Fairly crisp and refreshing mouthfeel. Hoppy bitter is there, but it's balanced fairly well with the honey tastes.

Overall, it's not a beer I hate. It's not something I'd make a habit of drinking, but it wouldn't kill me to drink another after cutting the grass on a hot afternoon.

Serving type: bottle

10-11-2012 02:10:39 | More by RickS95

iSip

Colorado

1.68/5  rDev -34.1%
look: 2 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

Tecate: I never met a beer I did not like, but some I like less than others and the Tecate fits into the like less than other category. The Tecate has a golden color, ample carbonation and a weak head. The aroma is of corn mash, and having been in ethanol plants, I know what corn mash smells like. The flavor is watery, with a weak malt sweetness and no appreciable hop flavor or bite. PBR or Bud has this brew beat by a mile. I am surprised that there is enough demand for this beer to get a spot on the shelf.

Serving type: can

09-17-2012 21:46:01 | More by iSip

jwc215

New Jersey

2.68/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5

Pours chill hazed golden with a white head that holds up pretty well. Some lacing sticks.

The smell is of some husk, veggie oil, slight grain.

The taste is bland. Watered-down husk with only a hint of grain. I suppose there are hops there because it isn't too sweet. On the other hand, it doesn't have any "off" flavors. So it's just pretty much your typical american adjunct lager. It is what it is. Abrupt finish, with little to no aftertaste.

It is crisp, with a typical body for the style.

A watered-down brew. "Inoffensive". There are worst brews out there is about it. Reviewed keeping the style in mind.

Serving type: can

09-17-2012 21:02:25 | More by jwc215

GossageBrewery

Missouri

1.85/5  rDev -27.5%
look: 2 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 2

Poured this American Adjunct lager from a 12 oz bottle into a pint glass. This lager poured a pale straw color, produced a thin white head, poor retention and below average amount of lacing left on the glass. The aroma of this lager has some suggestions of grain and hops- not much to talk about on that front. Light in body, the lager features some malted grain, some sweet notes, and just a touch of citric hops at the finish. Mouthfeel is thin and watery, slightly dry finish. Classic, low quality mexican lager, probably no better and no worse then the others. Something I tried once but won't buy again in the future. Prost!

Serving type: bottle

09-12-2012 23:07:22 | More by GossageBrewery

LXIXME

New Mexico

2.55/5  rDev 0%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5

Small white head quickly dies leaving a thin lacing above a clear golden colored beer.

Light hops and yeast aroma on this beer, standard fare for this style of beer.

Light hops taste with a little yeast and maybe a bit of grain malts coming through.

Watery light mouth feel on this light bodied beer that has a light dry aftertaste with a slight bitter taste to it.

Same old song and dance kinda beer, maybe be alright on a real hot summer day when your out on the lake and there's not much choice.

Serving type: bottle

09-09-2012 19:41:07 | More by LXIXME

dacrza1

New Jersey

1.9/5  rDev -25.5%
look: 2 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

glassware: Warsteiner pokal...occasion: unwinding after a Hazleton home visit...appearance: clear golden body; little,, off-white head; steady effervescence....aroma: perfumy, with a bit of corn and metallic ping... palate: heavy on the back end, with oily liquid--slightly bubbly, but not truly enjoyable, as other Mexican party bottles go...taste: almost tasteless, dry, crisp, but without distinction...overall: palate-cleansing but otherwise just another nacho rinser from the "Mexican sampler" I bought--pseudo thirst-quenching party fodder...

Serving type: bottle

09-02-2012 03:32:50 | More by dacrza1

CaptJackHarkness

New York

2.63/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

I could reduce this review to one word : Bleh!

For those who require the horrid details;

Pours a very light yellow with an inch and a half of white foamy head that disappears in less than thirty seconds. Smell of sweet grass, corn. Taste is somewhat soapy or medicinial, very watery and thin of body.
Totally unpalletable after first few tastes. ABSOLUTELY serve tounge numbingly cold!!

Better still, buy something else!

Serving type: bottle

08-21-2012 22:50:10 | More by CaptJackHarkness

kangarooAdam59

Pennsylvania

2.88/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Into a pilsener (also had in a pint glass, nothing changed):

A: super clear yellow body, half finger white head appears for less than ten seconds and dies to nothing. Some carbonation is seen rising.

S: mixture between corn, rice and grain, some light malts ever so slightly.

T: pretty much the same.

M: light, crisp with nothing harsh on the tongue and pretty watery. This is super drinkable

O: well, for an AAL, I would say I think I would have it again depending upon what else was served and perhaps the food. As a beer, I want to say it is perhaps a bit too watery, so it leaves me to say, just average altogether.

Serving type: bottle

08-12-2012 23:23:43 | More by kangarooAdam59