The history of the brewing industry in Mexico

It all began in 1542 when Alfonso Herrara, one of Hernán Cortés' emissaries, asked Emperor Carlos V for permission to open an establishment to produce beer; this would be located at the foot of the Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes at Hacienda El Portal, in what is now Amecameca.

The history of the brewing industry in Mexico
The historical development of the brewing industry in Mexico. Text and images: AGN