Cerveza hondureña: finding Honduran beer in Westford

Cerveza hondureña means beer from Honduras, and the style most people mean is a light, crisp lager. CBC Liquors on Littleton Rd in Westford can point you to lagers and easy-drinking beers, and you can ask us about Honduran bottles through our special order page.

What is cerveza hondureña?

Cerveza hondureña is simply Honduran beer. Honduras has a long brewing tradition built mostly around pale lagers, the kind made to be served cold in warm weather.

These beers tend to be light in body, lightly hopped and clean on the finish. If you grew up with them, or tried one on a trip, that is the taste you are likely chasing.

Imported beer of this kind can be hard to find in New England, which is why people search for it by name.

What does Honduran lager taste like?

A typical Honduran lager is pale gold, with a light malt sweetness, gentle carbonation and very little bitterness. It is built for easy drinking rather than for sipping and analyzing.

That puts it in the same family as other crisp, straightforward lagers. If the profile is what you want, you do not have to give up on the search while you wait for a specific bottle.

Where do I look for it at CBC Liquors?

Start with our lager page, which sits inside the easy drinking beer section. Those are the shelves closest to what a Honduran lager is like: light, cold and uncomplicated.

The wider beer section lets you browse everything we have in stock. We carry 4,559 products from 1,880 brands across the whole store, so the range changes and it is worth checking before you drive over.

We are at 142 Littleton Rd in Westford, open Sunday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday to Thursday 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Can I ask for a specific Honduran beer?

Yes, ask. If you are after a particular Honduran lager, use our kegs and special order request page to tell us what you are looking for. That is the right place for beer you do not see on the shelf.

Give us the name of the beer and the size you want, such as bottles or cans. We cannot promise any particular beer will be available, but asking is the way to start.

If you would rather talk it through, stop by the shop and ask at the counter.

What can I buy now if I want something similar?

If you want the same cold, crisp feel, look at the lagers first. Our easy drinking beer section is where light, refreshing beers live.

For something a little different, cider and seltzers are also easy to drink cold, though they are not the same as a lager.

If you like a lager with some craft character, makers such as Jacks Abby and Sam Adams are among the brands we carry.

How should I serve a Honduran lager?

Cold, and in the bottle or can it comes in or a clean glass. These beers are meant to be refreshing, so chill them well before opening.

They pair easily with grilled meat, fried foods, tacos, rice and beans, and spicy dishes. The light body does not fight with strong flavors, and the carbonation cleans the palate.

If you are hosting, our party planner can help you think through quantities and what to have on hand.

Can I get beer delivered or picked up from Westford?

We offer pickup, delivery and shipping besides walking in. Pickup hours match our store hours. Delivery runs Sunday 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Monday to Thursday 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM, and Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM.

We serve Chelmsford, Carlisle, Littleton, Acton, Tyngsborough, Lowell, Billerica, Boxborough and Dunstable. See our delivery areas page or your town's page, such as Lowell or Chelmsford.

Orders are for adults 21 and over.