Beer

[smraeker]

Where can I buy Sol beer in the bottle by the case?

[cwgraffix]

Mercado San Franciso: Av. 12 Calle 30
cans: 6pack 36 pesos
bottles: 6 pack 42 pesos
for a case x4

everywhere else: 10 pesos for 1 can/bottle.
in the bars... normal bar: 17 pesos trendy bar: 20-25 pesos

[Steve33]

Originally Posted by cwgraffix

Mercado San Franciso: Av. 12 Calle 30
cans: 6pack 36 pesos
bottles: 6 pack 42 pesos
for a case x4

everywhere else: 10 pesos for 1 can/bottle.
in the bars... normal bar: 17 pesos trendy bar: 20-25 pesos

Between this information and your excellent trip report, I think you should write a book about your excellent budget tips on the Yucatan peninsula!

It could be titled something like: "Drinking Your Way Across the Yucatan for under $50 per day"

Cheers!

[JoanieBlon]

Originally Posted by cwgraffix

Mercado San Franciso: Av. 12 Calle 30
cans: 6pack 36 pesos
bottles: 6 pack 42 pesos
for a case x4

everywhere else: 10 pesos for 1 can/bottle.
in the bars... normal bar: 17 pesos trendy bar: 20-25 pesos

In Tampa, we can get SOL when it's on sale for $9.99/12 pack. Actually not a bad price! Other times, it's $11 something......

[tesa001]

that's about the price for it here in houston too......

[Kim from Michigan]

Joanie,

I cannot believe that. I have searched the East Lansing area for Sol. Have went to all the big distributors and one told me you will never see it in the US. Well, I guess I better go back and make him a visit. He needs to be informed. World Market has international wines, beers, but no Sol. We love Sol, along with our daughters and son-in-law . I was in Holiday, Florida in November, if I would have known, I would have picked some up, only I was flying, that may be a little difficult to get home. Houston too??!!!! Must be a southern thing.

[ttown]

We can get Sol just about anywhere in the Seattle area... I guess it is not just a Southern thing... Well, at least most mexican restaurants and about half of the grocery stores. Good stuff!

[james]

could get it in Maryland, no problem (but somehow never did)

Remember that you have two major breweries in Mexico and normally (but not always) a restaurant or convenience store will sell only the products from one of them. Grocery stores usually carry both brewery products. I've made some detailed beer posts that you can find with the advanced search function.

Sol only recently became available in disposable (NR) glass bottles. Corona is not available in disposable containers except for Corona de Barril (literally from the barrel, sold in stubbies).

If you are paying 10 pesos for a beer in the store, you might be paying too much, or you're buying convenient singles near 5th Avenue. A six is generally available for 35 to 40 pesos.

[Kim from Michigan]

Now that is just not right, Seattle too??!!!! I am on a mission now, if it is in a 30 mile radius, I will find it!

[SunKneeMarie]

Originally Posted by Kim from Michigan

Now that is just not right, Seattle too??!!!! I am on a mission now, if it is in a 30 mile radius, I will find it!

I know nothing about Michigan geography, but I remember Sol being discussed as being available in Detroit. Or being able to be ordered by a liquor store in Detroit. Not sure if that helps you in East Lansing. If it does, I can find that link for you.

[Rissask]

Heck we can even get it in Canada! Along with Dos Equis and Pacifico and the ubiquitous Corona.

[Kim from Michigan]

We can get Pacifico and Dos Equis, no problem. It must be in the more metropolitan areas (capital of Michigan is not so metropolitan) that carry SOL. I am going to my local party store and do some talking, God knows they make a lot of money off us on a weekly basis. Unfortunately we do not go in the Detroit direction very often, would not do us much good. But man are we looking forward to drinking the heck out of em in 30 days!!!!!

[SarahB]

Originally Posted by smraeker

Where can I buy Sol beer in the bottle by the case?

I have purchased beer by the case from a distributer on the highway. Haven't done this in awhile, so someone correct me if I'm wrong (James!), but I think there is a small stand/store at one of the plants to purchase cases.

On another beer note, is there a recommended non-alcoholic beer in Mexico? Don't laugh! My dad wants to come along sometime and doesn't drink, but likes to pretend!

[james]

Old Milwaukee NA is available at Sam's and inconsistently elsewhere.

[SarahB]

Originally Posted by james

Old Milwaukee NA is available at Sam's and inconsistently elsewhere.

Thanks! Makes me thirsty thinking about it. Ha!