Who owns Medalla Light?
Medalla Light is owned by Cervecera de Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Cervecera de Puerto Rico, Inc. reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico, Mayagüez
- Origin
- 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
- Founded
- 1980
- Category
- Beverages › Beer › Lager
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Medalla Light
Medalla Light is Cervecera de Puerto Rico's flagship beer, introduced in 1980 as, in the company's own words, "the first ever light beer produced in Puerto Rico." Its name commemorates the Pan-American Games held on the island that year. It has since become the best-known beer brand made in Puerto Rico and the one most closely associated with the company today.
Ownership timeline of Medalla Light
- ? – present Cervecera de Puerto Rico [1] reported
Where Medalla Light sits in Cervecera de Puerto Rico
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Medalla Light?
The parent company of Medalla Light is Cervecera de Puerto Rico, a privately held company headquartered in Puerto Rico.
Is Medalla Light Puerto Rican?
Yes. Medalla Light originated in Puerto Rico in 1980 and its owner, Cervecera de Puerto Rico, is also headquartered in Puerto Rico.
Is Medalla Light still owned by Cervecera de Puerto Rico?
Yes. As of 21 September 2026, Medalla Light is still owned by Cervecera de Puerto Rico. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Cervecera de Puerto Rico — official website — Cervecera de Puerto Rico, Inc., Official document; retrieved 21 September 2026.
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