Modelo Especial
Grupo Modelo, Mexico City
Modelo's first brand, from 1925, and the number one beer by dollar sales in the United States since 2023.
On my try list: head to head with Bohemia Pilsner
The beerFrom Mexico
- Style
- Pilsner-type lager (2A), see style
- Alcohol
- 4.5% in MexicoThe US version is listed at 5.3%.Source: Beer database or press
- Brewery
- Grupo Modelo
- Who owns it
- AB InBev (Grupo Modelo)
- City
- Mexico City
- Region
- Centre
- Glass
- Pilsner
- Type
- Mass market
- Sold in Mexico
- Yes
Source: en.wikipedia.org
About the style
A premium take on American lager or an accessible pilsner, brewed for export. Expect grainy malt, crisp dry finish. Serve at 4–7 °C in a pilsner glass.
Typical color for the style, SRM 2 to 6.
My reviewPatricio's tasting
No review yet. Every beer gets one honest review, scored on the official judging sheet, with a video of the tasting.
Duck Score
Not tasted yet
| Aroma | – | / 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | – | / 3 |
| Flavor | – | / 20 |
| Mouthfeel | – | / 5 |
| Overall impression | – | / 10 |
| Total | – | / 50 |
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