Do you know what is the most requested alcoholic beverage in bars and restaurants? Beer. However, it is seldom requested as such. Is about such a required and common product which has several nicknames. Depending on your size and place in which this request occurs. Here we tell you how to refer to it, in case you want to go on a trip and look like a true native.
according to its size
In Spain the most widespread term to order a beer is “a caña”. However, it is by no means the only way. Thus HEINEKEN Spain comment on the most curious forms. To begin we are going to guide ourselves according to the size or the amount that is consumed. can we ask for a "zurito" if you are in the Basque Country, a "short" in Galicia, Castilla y León or La Rioja or a “penalty” in Aragon. All of them correspond with the least amount of beer. That is, the eequivalent to 100 and 140 milliliters. With the measure of 200 ml the population agrees more.
And, it is that, at this amount throughout Spain we call it “caña”, if it's on tap. While "fifth" or "bottle" if it's from a bottle. Although, it is possible to hear "jug" in some parts of Madrid or "short" In Andalucia. On the other hand, the most common amount consumed for Spaniards is 330 ml. It is common to ask for a “third”, a “bottle” or a “beer”. If you are in Catalonia you will hear how a "median", in Asturias a "half". If the beer is served in a glass, we will have to order a "double" Madrid.
If the occasion of consumption takes the category of event and you begin to feel like half liter of beer. To ask for it we will listen to the words “pitcher”, “pint”, or “pot”. The latter is usually served in a glass of cider in Andalusia. Instead, if we choose the whole liter we will be taking one "xibeca" in Catalonia. Although, in the Basque Country you will hear “katxi”, “cachi” o "jalopy" in Castilla y León or Asturias, a "tank" in Cantabria and a "mini" in Madrid.
And… what if what we want is a “clear”?
In Catalonia they will serve us a beer with lemon. While in Galicia they will do it with soda. It is best to always specify, to avoid misunderstandings. Unless we are in the Basque Country, Navarra or Cantabria, where this mixture is called “bleach” or “pika”. In the Balearic Islands a “shandy” or a “shampoo” in Castellón and Tarragona. “Special is the case of "radler", the name with which HEINEKEN introduced the category of beer with lemon in Spain”. Explains the Amstel brewmaster, Rafa Sánchez.
How do you say in Latin America?
- Mexico: This country has different ways of referring to beer. The two most common areCheve” and “Chela”. The first more associated with the north and the second in the rest of the country. However, they also refer to it as “frosty” y "dead".
- Argentina: If you go to an Argentine bar and want to look like one more, ask for a "beer".
- Colombia: The most common synonym used by Colombians is "pola". Although, you can also hear them call it “sour” o "bitter".
- Ecuador: Here too the term is popular "beer". However, they appropriate "connecting rod" as a common expression. Likewise, if you want a bottled beer in a long container, ask for a “scruffy”.
- Venezuela: Venezuelans call it "beer", “cold”, "black", "catira". However, they are also called “curdish”. Name it shares with other alcoholic beverages.
- Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic stand firm with “cold” and “beer”.
- Cuba: Cubans, like the Spanish, have many ways of saying beer. These depend on the brand, quality, appearance, etc. Some of these names are: “crystal”, “lager”, “lizard”, “beer”, “blowpipe”, “dispensed”, “cold”, “blonde” and “black”.
- Guatemala, Chile and Peru: these countries cling to "beer". Most common term to call beer in most Latin countries.
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Obviously beer being so popular all over the world is going to have a thousand and one nicknames. And, it is that, it is a drink consumed by many people. Regardless of their social class, the season of the year and the time of day. In part, possibly for its price and its easy accessibility. And you? what do you call your favorite beer?
