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Pale Lager • Family Member since 2010

Tecate Light

Beer Description

Launched in 1992, Tecate Light became one of Heineken's standout U.S. performers, named the fastest-growing light beer in the country in 2016. It's part of the Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma portfolio that came under full Heineken ownership in the 2010 FEMSA acquisition.

Tecate Light

At a glance

Style
Lager
Style category
International Lager
First brewed
1992
In Heineken portfolio since
2010
Still in portfolio
Yes

Brewing & appearance

Color
Pale Straw
Filtered
yes
Fermentation
Bottom Fermented
ABV range
2.1–4.0%
Ingredients
  • Water
  • Malted Barley
  • Hops
  • Corn
  • Yeast

Taste Profile

Flavor profile
  • Crisp
  • Grainy
  • Fresh
Body
Light
Finish
  • Clean
  • Crisp
  • Refreshing

Brewed by Tradition: The Sites 1 Currently Brewing