The beer Medalla belongs to La Compañía Cervecera de Puerto Rico (formerly known as Cervecería India) founded in 1937 in Puerto Rico by Alfonso, Sabino and Ramón Valdés.
At ForBeerLovers we want to give you all the informatio Medalla n you need to know more about the history of this brand and why it is one of the most popular and consumed globally.
Brand Features
- Type: Lager
- Graduation: 4,% alc. Vol.
Brand Ingredients
The beer is Medalla presented as a brand of quality and classics, and for that reason, it is made with the same ingredients as in all of its history, 100% natural ingredients:
- Malted barley
- Hops
- Water
- Yeast
Nutritional information
If you want to know the nutritional contribution of the Medalla , here we leave you a list with the most outstanding values:
- Energy: 77 kcal
- Fats 0 g
- Carbohydrates 2 g
- Of which sugars < 0 g
- Protein 0 g
- Salt < 0,0 g
History
This beer is inspired by the Medalla 1979 Pan American Games, Medalla Light was born from the celebration of the triumphs of the athletes.
With San Juan as the first host, the 1979 Pan American Games marked the history of Puerto Rico forever. That year, his delegation achieved a 21-second Medalla record that not only filled the entire country with pride, but also inspired the name of his national beer.
Medalla Light is the result of almost a century of experience in brewing. Prepared with ingredients and the highest quality standards, it has been recognized internationally on three continents, including the prestigious Monde Selection
Branded Beer Types
Within the Medalla Light brand, we find different ranges of beers that are adapted to a wider public. Below we discover the different types of Light Medalla that are currently on the market.
Medalla Light
This beer is the best known and most marketed of the brand. It is the only beer that is not seasonal. Made with the best hops and malted barley, it has an alcohol content of 4% vol.
Medalla Light x Alexis Diaz
A limited edition that celebrates all that inspires to reach the . Created by renowned Puerto Rican artist and muralist, Alexis Díaz,
Medalla Premium Light - Pan American Games
To tell its story and reaffirm its commitment to sport, it has Medalla created a limited edition in gold, silver and bronze, inspired by the s that Medalla gave birth to this beer.
Medalla Light Restart
In September 2017, Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, causing devastation and leaving a country without hope. As a national beer, they decided to send a message of support to their people with the message "RESTART"
