To lime or not to lime?

Corona is Mexico’s most exported beer, you can purchase it in over 150 countries world wide an in many cases the beer is served with a slice of lemon or lime. Although this is not a popular addition in Mexico outside the tourist spots the lemon or lime is almost always done around the world. There are lots of urban myths to why a slice is added including to plug the bottle to keep insects out, to sterilize the top of the bottle with the citric acids but it’s really just a garnish and to add a bit of a zing to the beer and give it a fresher taste. Being a clear glass bottle UV light can harm the beer sometimes causing what is called a skunky taste from the hops oil, the lemon or lime masks this flavor and improves the smell. Some markets sell a can and there is draught also available in some regions these rarely have the lemon or lime added.