Will the REAL "michelada" please stand up??"

I have heard of a lot of different ways to make a michelada (beer with...???) in my travels. In Envigado, I found out that it just consists of a cold beer, lime, and salt (this combo is a mere chela when "hecho en Mexico"). Are there other versions in Colombia? To me, an authentic michelada consists of 7 ingredients...any reasonable guess what they would be??? Also, what would be your "birra preferida" when making one???

By critter on Aug 10, 2007, 14:40 in Friendly Talkzone.

critter says on Aug 10, 2007, 14:51:

My favorite import is Tecate...mmmm!

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gabolicious says on Aug 10, 2007, 16:58:

Critter have you had Michelada with chile piquín as well? yep! lemon, salt and chile piquín... I am not a big fan of tecate but I'd like to drink one with you some day =D

I prefer Corona bien fría!

As far as I know there are no other versions in Colombia but the one you describe, btw would you be so kind as to share with us your recipe?

See I have a headache whenever I drink michelada but maybe your recipe will do me good. don't you think?

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Monpirri says on Aug 10, 2007, 17:21:

My favorite is Colombiana!
Hey guys have you tried Skinny Dip Beer?

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gabolicious says on Aug 10, 2007, 17:29:

Skinny Dip Beer?

No Monpi, is it good? and yeah! Colombiana bien muerta (o sea bien fria como se dice en Buenos Aires)

what about brava?, I think it is as "strong" as tequila, am I right?

wow I drink one brava and that's it for Gabo!!!!

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critter says on Aug 10, 2007, 18:32:

Ok, gabo here it is...una michelada especial straight from Veracruz:

1-3) cerveza, limon, y sal ( una michelada tipica en colombia)...mas

4) pimienta
5) salsa de tabasco
6) salsa de ingles (worcestershire)
7) hielos

Pruebala pues, amigos...muy sabrosa!!!

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critter says on Aug 10, 2007, 18:35:

No estoy seguro que te sirva para una cruda pero bueno...me gusta mucho

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gabolicious says on Aug 11, 2007, 08:03:

Oh yeah! Critter!!!

I have had one of those and unfortunately I can't drink a michelada cause I get this stupid headache all night long!!!!

It is a shame indeed!!!

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