Compañía Cervecera de Puerto Rico
Compañía Cervecera de Puerto Rico | |
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founding | 1937 |
Seat | Mayagüez , Puerto Rico |
Branch | brewery |
Website | www.medallalight.com/ |
The Compañía Cervecera de Puerto Rico (formerly known as Cervecería India ) is a Puerto Rican brewery that is primarily known for its Medalla Light beer brand and has won several awards with it. It is based at Mayagüez , on the west coast of Puerto Rico .
history
The brewery was founded in 1937 by Alfonso, Sabino and Ramon Valdes Cobian in Mayagüez , the largest city on the west coast of Puerto Rico . The brothers followed the example of their father Don Ramon Valdes, who founded the Mayaguez Light, Power and Ice Company in 1910 . In 1938 their first beer, the Cerveza India, was introduced to the public. Today the Compañía Cervecera de Puerto Rico is the only remaining brewery in Puerto Rico.
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