Pacifico Beer Review
May 12, 2008
For one of The Brew Club’s Mexican Beer reviews, I cracked open and tried Pacifico. I’ve heard some good things about Pacifico, and many people rave about it, but like anything else there are those who dislike it and rate it poorly. Beer is really a matter or personal preference – To each his (or her) own! Here’s my impressions of Pacifico!
My first impression was very positive. This beer had a truly distinct smell. At first I thought it was kind of flowery smelling, and then I thought clover for some reason, and then finally it hit me! Honey! This Pacifico beer had a distinct honey smell! Cool!
I was intrigued at this point and didn’t really look at all the clarity and bubbles and the foam produced, I just wanted to taste it! The Pacifico lager was smooth, and left a very nice honey-aftertaste. Some people I spoke to didn’t think it even tasted like beer – I did, it just had this cool honey thing going for it. I liked it a lot!
I wouldn’tt say that Pacifico is a ‘honey-flavored beer”, even though the color strongly resembles golden-honey, so you don’t have to worry about that. Pacifico does seem to have a bit of sweetness that really sets it apart from other Mexican beers I’ve tried.
Quickly wrapping up this beer review of Pacifico for The Brew Club, I would definitely try it again, and I would recommend that you try it too if you haven’t. Of the Mexican beers I have tasted and reviewed so far, Pacifico is my favorite, beating out the Negra Modelo as the “Best Mexican Beer” for Cinco de Mayo – or any time you feel like having a quality Mexican beer!
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December 29th, 2008 at 9:27 am
Pacifico Rocks!
January 1st, 2009 at 1:38 pm
This is by far one of the best tasting beers I have ever had (59yrs old). I tried this on a trip to Mexico in 07 and couldn’t get over how incredibly smooth it was. You can buy it where I live but it’s rather pricey here in Iowa.
January 7th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Both the beer and the packaging are exquisite. Strohs had a wonderful presentation until ruined by the blue can!
January 23rd, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Pacifico is truly the treasure beer of mexico.
January 25th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
I have had many of South Africa Brewery Beers one of the worlds leaders. I have to say that on a recent trip to Atlanta i sampled this beer. Pacifico is simply amazing! It the best beer i have ever had. It’s great discovering a new taste sensation. Ciao Joe
February 17th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
Well let me start by saying I drink alot of beer. I like the mexican beer because they are so smooth, yet have a great substance. Pacifico is no exception. i would agree that there is a nice light honey after taste. It is rapidly becoming my favorie beer, You can realy put alot of these down. Viva PACIFICO!
Lucky 7
Rio Rancho,
New Mexico
April 17th, 2009 at 10:28 am
Pacifco beer is by far one of the best beers ever brewed,I’ve been drinking it for years and have never grown tired of it …taste even better in mex by the keg or the 32oz bottle perferably on a beach with some fresh seafood.
They also produced a light version only available in mazatlan…
May 2nd, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Pacifico is the best mexican beer out there. Pass on the Corona and get one of these.
August 7th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
I just finished one. I put a little bit of lemon or lime in it. It’s been my favorite beer for years. Nice to see others agree. Viva la pacifico!
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October 15th, 2009 at 2:51 am
Pacifico is simply amazing. I had my first one when I was 17 in Mazatlan for spring break and havent stopped drinking them since. Its fantastic with a small lime or without. Many people see it as a “mexican beer” and wont even try it. They truly dont know what they are missing out on.
November 15th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
IM DRINKIN ONE RIGHT NOW , ITS MY FAVORITE BEER !
December 30th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
i first had it cus the box seemed chill and relaxing. I only drink Pacifico now, its always good here in LA with a double double from in n out.
January 8th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Yeah like this beer a lot – going to Mazatlan for the next 8 days on surfing biz trip – gonna try to do the brewery tour – may even drink a Pacifico at LAX so I can bring one back to the point of origin!
January 8th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
Lance, sounds like a great plan! It’s been awhile since I’ve had this beer, but as comments continue to trickle in over time I remember how much I liked it. I think I’ll wait until its a little warmer than it is now, but I need to pick some up some Pacifico again.
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April 28th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
this beer will satisfy a thirst like none other- gatorade of beers, not to mention how well it can flush down a few tacos
April 29th, 2010 at 9:07 am
Agreed with the taco bit! Actually with Cinco de Mayo fast approaching, I’m going to be picking up some more of this soon. Of the Maxican beers I’ve tried so far, its my favorite.
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May 10th, 2010 at 8:29 am
[…] that the Samuel Adams Honey Porter was much more honey-focused, and for a lager I thought that Pacifico, the Mexican-brewed lager did the honey thing a little bit […]
July 7th, 2010 at 2:48 am
Lucky your right, you can really put a lot of these guys down. I think it is because they don’t have as much head as other beers. Just pour a Pacifico and any other beer side by side and compare (or look at the picture in the review) with less head you don’t get bloated drinking a few. That coupled with the fantastic flavor can’t be beat.
July 7th, 2010 at 7:02 am
@Dave, I’d agree that the Pacifico I tried for the review was low carbonation which made it an easy drinker. Nothing wrong with a good head on a beer if you can give it some time to dissipate to let the excess gasses out. in this case, it wasn’t a problem so you can pretty much get right to drinking!
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August 13th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
it was my fav till i started to drink IPA yeah hops
August 14th, 2010 at 10:48 am
@larry – that can happen for sure!
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April 8th, 2011 at 5:13 pm
thanks clearwater beach frenches
April 9th, 2011 at 1:21 am
Coolness. (I guess?)
July 20th, 2011 at 10:02 pm
I don’t like. Tastes like a mutated CORONA. I don’t like CORONA either.
July 20th, 2011 at 11:37 pm
That’s a good one! 🙂
August 13th, 2011 at 1:12 am
I’ve drank Pacifico for years; its by far my favorite beer. it has a great taste, great aroma and its not a very stong beer but it gives me a good buzz and i don’t get drunk fast! Its the best of the mexican beers that i’ve tried.
August 13th, 2011 at 10:08 am
@daryl – Pacifico was my fav Mexican beer too, but now I think I give the nod to Negra Modello. Thanks for stopping in!
January 31st, 2012 at 4:04 pm
Delicious, smooth, and not filling. I’ve been drinking it for 25 years since I lived in LA and made the occasional trip south of the border. No beer tastes better to me and leaves me feeling fine the next day like Pacifico. There are a nnumber of places here in Maine that carry it, and it is a bit pricey, but worth every penny! Gon’t forget the lime!
January 31st, 2012 at 5:25 pm
@John – thanks for the comment! Cheers! Don’t forget to get some of that good Maine beer into your system too!
March 5th, 2012 at 7:53 pm
hey guys, I’m from mazatlan and so glad reading your comments. This beer is the favorite of the locals since 1900’s. I hope everyone someday could come and visit mazatlan (is not expensive), you can take a tour in the original brewery. You’ll have great time, there’s a lot of americans here 🙂
Trust me, drinking pacifico in a hot day at the beach watching the pacifico ocean and the breathtake sunsets its an amazing experience that you have to try 😉
Greetings from mexico, I love going to the US when I can, usually twice a year 😀
March 5th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
@Jesus – Thanks for the comment! For just a moment I wasn’t in cold New Jersey!
March 17th, 2012 at 9:01 pm
My favorite beer! Don’t forget the lime in the bottle for the full experience. Good with or without the chips and salsa.
September 24th, 2013 at 12:20 am
I love Pacifico! The liquor store I buy at always has four cold 12-packs stacked in the exact same place – I love bypassing all the hundreds of exotic beers and the thousands of 12-packs of Bud-lite – makes me feel proud to carry out my bright yellow box of beautiful Pacifico. Don’t get me wrong I like to try all kinds of beers and I do – but I always come back to Pacifico, because for me, it’s the cleanest, crispest, most drinkable lager and with a nice hint of honey and a wonderful after-tatse – just a fine lager – the only problem – it’s really easy to kick back quite a few of these babies and like with all beers I get sleepy… Indeed it has that in common with all them common beers out there.
August 19th, 2015 at 12:05 pm
I live in a little wide spot in the road in Southwestern Nevada. Pacifico is served at 2 of the restaurants I enjoy Mexican food at. As good as this beer is I was quite surprised to find it here.
January 26th, 2017 at 9:32 pm
I just tried it based on what I have been reading here. It really is a tasty treat, changed my life.
What a great finish. Very refreshing and a truly delightful bouquet.