Hugo C.
Yelp
If you are an appreciator of glass mugs and artisanal beers, you might have already heard of cervecería Hércules, the mighty brewery from Querétaro that is starting to make its presence felt in the country through its quality beers. What you might not have heard of yet is the beer garden of Herculean proportions located within the brewery's enormous facilities, known as the Hércules Jardín de Cerveza.
To get here, you must actually take a trip to la colonia Hércules, and then realize that this is the reason for the brewery's name. Look for the huge hacienda that used to be Hércules' textile factory, which houses the brewery and beer garden, along with many other businesses trying to stake their claim. The gorgeous and gargantuan facility houses many historic relics of an older Querétaro, most of them belonging to the part of the factory that still operates while the rest serves as decor. The exposed brick and raw concrete, witnesses of time, adorn the sizable patio. There is also plenty of seating but you may find that it quickly becomes scarce because of all the thirsty patrons looking to imbibe.
The lineup of beers includes a couple of IPAs, an English Pale Ale, a Czech Pilsner, and a Black Lager, all of which make for a merrier time. It all comes down to personal taste, but each one has their own tasty features. My favorites are the Pale Ale, caramelly and sweet, and the Black Lager, bitter and almost nutty. While the menus is more snacks than actual entrees, the potatoes and bratwurst are great supporting actors in this cast of heros.
I can imagine many a merry moment in this vast space, filled with comedic drunks and educated drinkers alike, beers and food on every table, much like the bacchanal parties of old. Hopefully, no such immorality will occur here, but do take pleasure in this beer-centered paradise. Cheers!