Dos Equis
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Dos Equis is a Mexican beer. It was first crafted in Mexico by the German brewmaster Wilhelm Hasse in 1897. Originally called "Siglo XX" ("20th century"), the brand was named to commemorate the arrival of the new century; since the Spanish language uses Roman numerals for centuries, the bottles were marked "XX", two Xs, or "Dos Equis".
It is currently available in two varieties: Dos Equis Especial (green bottle) is a golden, aromatic European-style pilsner, whereas Dos Equis Ámbar (brown bottle) is a full-bodied Vienna-style amber lager. On the domestic market, Especial is more commonly encountered than Ámbar; the opposite applies in certain export markets, including the United States, where Ámbar made its début in 1973.
Dos Equis is brewed and bottled by the Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma. This company is a subsidiary of FEMSA. The headquarters of CCM is located in Monterrey, Nuevo León. It is imported into the United States by Cervezas Mexicanas of White Plains, New York.
