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Modelo Especial is a light, crisp, pilsner-style beer. But its younger sibling, Negra Modelo, is modeled after the super-popular Munich-born dunkel style, made with roasted caramel malts and brewed longer for a slightly richer, dark-brass-colored beer.
What is Modelo catchphrase? ›
Why is Modelo's slogan “the mark of a fighter”?
What does modelo negra mean? ›
The Spanish word for black is negro / negra, depending on masculine or feminine, which of course is where the old fashioned name for black people came from. Modelo means “model or version”. Thus “black or dark version” of beer.
What beer do Mexicans drink most? ›
Corona is the best-selling beer produced by Mexico, and the best-selling non-domestic beer in both the U.S., U.K and Australia. It is one of the five most-consumed beers in the world, available in more than 150 countries. It is a lager, and was created in 1925 to celebrate Cervecería Modelo's tenth anniversary.
Is Modelo Negra a strong beer? ›
Even as a Mexican beer, Negra Modelo follows the style quite well. It is on the lower side of the bitterness scale which typically ranges between 20 and 30 IBUs for the style. At 19 IBUs, this is a more delicate Dunkel than you may be used to, but that also plays into its origins in Mexico.
Is Modelo really made in Mexico? ›
As a result, all the company's brands are made (in Mexico) by an unrelated company. In the United States, Grupo Modelo brands are distributed by Constellation Brands. In May 2023, Modelo Especial became the top selling beer in the United States by retail sales volume, surpassing Bud Light.
Who drinks Modelo beer? ›
The website Good Beer Hunting points out that more non-Hispanic households purchase Modelo than Hispanic households, but Hispanics consume more Modelo by volume than non-Hispanics. Modelo is the top brand in California and in the Chicago, Dallas, and Baltimore metropolitan areas.
How much alcohol is in Negra Modelo? ›
It contains 5.4 % alcohol.
Do you put lime in Modelo Negra? ›
Negra Modelo has a full flavor malty body, with perfect carbonation and an added lime turns this great beer into a really great beer!
Do Mexicans like Modelo or Corona more? ›
Nearly all Mexican Beer imports sold on-premise are Corona, Dos Equis, and Modelo. These highly recognizable brands represent over 90 percent of all Mexican Beer sold at Union. Corona is more than just the top-selling Mexican Beer brand on-premise — it's also the No.
1. Tequila. Of all the popular shots in Mexico, tequila is the most famous, and it's found behind bars all over the world. Made from fermented blue agave plants, the process of distilling tequila is strictly regulated, and only a few places in the country can produce it.
Which Modelo is stronger? ›
Production. Modelo Especial, a pilsner-style, comes in at 4.4 percent ABV, while Negra Modelo, fashioned after Dunkel-style beers first popularized in Munich, is made with roasted caramel malts and clocks in a bit higher at 5.4 percent ABV.
Is Modelo Negra healthier? ›
Key Takeaways: Modelo Negra is a low-calorie, moderate-carb beer with a smooth, malty taste. It's also gluten-free, cholesterol-free, and rich in antioxidants, making it a healthy and flavorful choice for beer lovers.
Which Modelo is lighter? ›
Forged with over 90 years of experience, Modelo Oro is the gold standard of light beer.
What is the most popular Modelo beer? ›
Bottles of Modelo Especial beer are displayed for sale in a grocery store on June 14, in Los Angeles. Modelo Especial is now officially America's best-selling beer, dethroning Bud Light from the top spot it has largely held for the past two decades.