Tortilla, a London-based chain of burrito cafes, have started selling some decent American beer — Goose Island IPA, Brooklyn lager, Anchor Steam and Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.
I’m a fan of their places anyway (the Market Place outlet round the corner from Oxford Circus is a good place to refuel if you want something quick, not too dirty and cheapish) and so this has me quite excited. Brooklyn lager is a lovely accompaniment to fiery beans and rice.
What’s more, it’s refreshing to see somewhere like this understanding the need for good beer, rather than just beer that goes with the Mexican theme. (Though you can still get Corona, Dos Equiis and so on.)
It’s also exciting because we know from reading blogs that many people have got into good beer (including cask ale) through one of these consistently good American bestsellers.
We’ve blogged before about how Brooklyn should be perfect for the London market, with its cool packaging and, more importantly, distinct and full flavour. We’re definitely seeing it a lot more in pubs, clubs and off-licences, which can only be a good thing for promoting quality beer in general.
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We have started getting some decent Mexican beer here recently.
Cucapá Chupacabras Pale Ale and Cucapá Obscura Brown Ale are both pretty decent. Its nice to have something decent mexican to offer places when Im working with them on thier beerlists.
I agree. Mexican food and good, malty, beers are perfect bedfellows. There’s a little mex joint that I like in Covent Garden called La Perla (opposite Porterhouse), and I always have street tacos with Dos Equis. Its a sweet mouthful – i’d love to drop the Dos Equis for an SNPA…