His catchphrase - "I don't always drink beer. But when I do, I prefer Dos Equis" - has worked its way into Internet culture. But his reign is ending.

Jonathan Goldsmith the most interesting man in the world! … and his real name is Jonathan Goldsmith. Originally featured in a small number of ads by an agency called EuroRSCG, New York, Goldsmith had small parts in shows and movies throughout his career. Little did he know that it wouldn't be his 70s until he'd reach peak fame.

Besides sales, the most telling metric of success for the campaign was in the public's willingness to not only tolerate the ads but to actively seek them out. Search YouTube for the ads, and you might not even see entries from Dos Equis or Euro RSCG, the marketing company responsible for the Man's birth.

At the beginning of the Dos Equis journey the beer was first named Siglo XX which stands for 20th century. The name Dos Equis later came about from the roman numeral for twenty, which is XX. Dos Equis has now been available in the United states since 1983 when it was first imported from Mexico.

Dos Equis Amber is a traditional Vienna-style amber lager with a rich, big flavor. Think of it as the Lager's dark, moody and passionate couzin.

At 4.7% alcohol by volume (ABV), it has a clean finish and is always a welcome guest at parties.

The Most Interesting Man in the World is a well-traveled gentleman who presents his studious insights about society, human behavior, and popular products, while carefully stipulating that he doesn't always use or do these things. He is usually seen drinking a bottle of Dos Equis beer.

actor Fernando Lamas Goldsmith says actor Fernando Lamas was his inspiration for "The Most Interesting Man in the World." The two had become sailing buddies and Goldsmith perfected an impression of him.

Moctezuma, the last leader of the Aztecs, rules the land that is currently known as Mexico. He would come to be the inspiration for the Dos Equis® label design. Moctezuma famously confronted the Spanish conquistador, Hernán Cortés, and Dos Equis® celebrates his boldness.

Dos Equis, Tecate, and Sol are all produced by Heineken-owned Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma Brewery, based in Monterrey, Mexico. The brewery was founded in 1890 and currently operates in several locations throughout Mexico: Monterrey, Guadalajara, Toluca, Tecate, Orizaba, and Meoqui.

Dos XX's non-threatening taste and texture makes it a safe bet for many situations. Like many Mexican style lagers, its passive flavor sees it often paired with salt or lime. If you dislike similar beers (Tecate, Corona, etc.) you probably will dislike Dos XX too.

Monterrey, Mexico Dos Equis, Tecate, and Sol are all produced by Heineken-owned Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma Brewery, based in Monterrey, Mexico. The brewery was founded in 1890 and currently operates in several locations throughout Mexico: Monterrey, Guadalajara, Toluca, Tecate, Orizaba, and Meoqui.