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Heineken México Debuts Tecate ICE Light With ‘Extra Fresh’ Cooling Sensation

The move bets on a cooling mouthfeel to stand out in a mature light-beer market.

Overview

  • Heineken México, which announced the beer Friday, began an initial rollout in northern states and Jalisco.
  • The new Tecate ICE Light uses Extra Fresh technology that creates a cooling feel in the mouth and throat without changing the flavor or adding menthol notes.
  • The beer stays a light lager-style pilsner and features a thermosensitive label that signals when it is at the ideal drinking temperature.
  • Production runs at the company’s Monterrey and Meoqui plants, and the process did not require changes to factory infrastructure.
  • The launch follows about 18 months of R&D and consumer testing, and the company will track response before expanding to more regions.