It appears Presidente beer was started in the 30's by an American businessman and then bought out by Phillip Morris. Nonetheless, Dominicans have bought the business back and built a US$400M plant in the capital. Also, they are currently no. 4 in consumption of imported beers in S. Florida behind Heineken, Corona and Beck's.
So just remember the next time you ask for a cold presidente to say, "una fria Americana, por favor".
Presidente beer takes on the import competition in South Florida -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
So just remember the next time you ask for a cold presidente to say, "una fria Americana, por favor".
Presidente beer takes on the import competition in South Florida -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com