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About Quilmes

Quilmes, the traditional beer of Argentina. I will compare it to Budweiser in the States. Light beer that states good. Just good (for me, the best beers are from Germany, like Pilsner or Spaten). Really enjoyable with pizza around here. About Quilmes: Founded in 1888 in Quilmes, Buenos Aires Province, by Otto Bemberg, a German immigrant. The company quickly started growing and in the 20s it was already the most popular beer in Buenos Aires. Since then, it has become something of a national symbol. It sponsors the Argentina national football team, and the colours of its labels are Argentina’s light blue and white.

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  1. Looks like the cigarette goes along with it… ;-)

    Manuel

    San Francisco Daily Photo ARGENTINA
    Feb 06, 2006 @ 5:26 am

  2. It sure goes along well with the Quilmes, especially with a Gitane :) )

    Karine ARGENTINA
    Feb 06, 2006 @ 8:26 am

  3. I want 2 taste it!
    I’ve seen one time in a resturant here in Rome but I did’nt buy.
    I’ll do !
    Ciao

    Joe ARGENTINA
    Feb 06, 2006 @ 9:00 am

  4. Great facade.

    Must be hot in Buenos Aires at the moment. I understand why you chose beer

    bob ARGENTINA
    Feb 06, 2006 @ 9:37 am

  5. Cheers to you all…is french beer any good btw? Karine..you know this more than I do :-)

    Maya ARGENTINA
    Feb 06, 2006 @ 11:15 am

  6. Maya– you may find some Belgium beers in France really really good ones. Ask Pat, he will know ;) … french beers I can’t remember of a good one right now :( … what a shame.

    Karine ARGENTINA
    Feb 06, 2006 @ 11:45 am

  7. What about Kronenbourg 1664 – that’s French isn’t it?

    You forget after a few………

    Dean Harvey ARGENTINA
    Feb 06, 2006 @ 5:57 pm

  8. Dean you’re right. The French Premium beer Kronenbourg ;) I guess it is been a while since I last tasted one. I will make sure to get one in July when I’ll be in France. Cheers :)

    Karine ARGENTINA
    Feb 06, 2006 @ 8:45 pm

  9. Interesting…have not tasted that yet though. I heard from tv there’s like a thousand flavours/variants of beer…LOL

    Anne ARGENTINA
    Feb 07, 2006 @ 12:01 am

  10. I would love to taste this beer. I also like this building. So different from anything here in the US.

    Rodney ARGENTINA
    Feb 08, 2006 @ 3:42 am

  11. im from houston texas and this is one of my favorite beers. this and the original. i also like a beer from texas called shiner bock

    martin UNITED STATES
    May 01, 2008 @ 7:26 pm

  12. if u havnt tried it, u need 2. its really good

    martin UNITED STATES
    May 01, 2008 @ 7:27 pm


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