Who Started Tecate Beer?

in Mexico. In 1944, Cervecería Tecate® was officially born and named after the town it still calls home today. The birth of the brewery brought a welcomed economic renaissance to the town, thanks to founder Alberto Aldrete's uncanny free spirit and rebellious determination.

Where did Tecate beer come from?

According to Tecate's website, the beer has been brewed in the city of Tecate, Mexico for more than 60 years. (The website also says that the beer is imported into the United States by Cervezas Mexicanas, White Plains, NY).

Is Tecate a German beer?

Tecate is next to Heineken and Amstel one of the leading international brands of the Dutch brewer. It was originally brewed by Cervecería Tecate, and named after the city of Tecate, Baja California. The local brewery was bought by Cuauhtémoc-Moctezuma in 1955.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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