Blog February 2011 ~ Puerto Rico's Kelly Green Sea Glass

Puerto Rico's Kelly Green Sea Glass

January 26, 2011

In Puerto Rico most kelly green sea glass probably does not come from Heineken, Beck's or Presidente beer bottles!!!!! Kelly green sea glass was quite abundant years before Heineken and Becks came in green bottles on the island. These beers use to only be available in amber bottles and Presidente ( a beer from the Dominican Republic ) came along fairly recently. Most of Puerto Rico's kelly green sea glass more than likely comes from soda bottles. Those of you who were around on the island when Heineken and Becks became available ( fifteen or so years ago? ) in green bottles may remember that it was a pretty big deal ( at least it was in Rincon anyway ). Now green bottle beers are affectionately referred to as "Palmolives" on the island ~ ok now say that to yourself with a Spanish accent (Palmoleevay)!