What better way to immerse yourself in Honduran life than with a refreshing beer in hand?
The Different Varieties
The list of imports was quite small, but some of the common ones include: Miller Lite, Miller Genuine Draft, Heineken, Sapporo, Fosters, and curiously, Stroh's. There were also some Central and South American options: Kalik (Bahamas), Presidente (Dominican Republic), and Brahma (Brazil).
Basically, you can choose between international beers of German style. Prices ranged from 15 to 35 dollars per box.
The cans are much cheaper than bottles, even with the same beer. Bottles are made of thick, reusable glass. Perhaps this is why they cost more, especially if the return rate is not very high.
Why so many lagers?
Well, this style is suitable for the climate, but it also has to do with Germany’s brewing tradition and history.
If you look at the label of a "national" lager, you often see a German name for the master brewer or founder. This is related to two aspects of German history.
In the late 19th century, Germany experienced a wave of emigration during the unification of the countries, spreading Germans all over the world.
When they left, they took their culture and beer recipes with them. That’s why many countries have lagers, and why lagers arrived in America as well.
Another important factor is that Germany has several established brewing schools that have been producing many brewers for a long time—more than the country can employ.
These German-trained brewers often leave Germany to work abroad or establish German-style breweries worldwide.
In the case of Honduran Brewery, the German name Helmut Lutz can be seen on the label of a Port Royal beer.
