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Modelo Especial

Percentile
4
overall
Brewed by Grupo Modelo (Corona)
Style: Pale Lager

México DF, Mexico

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

Broad Distribution
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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
6541.97/5.01.97/5.06%35.4Dimpled mug, English pint, Lager glass, Shaker
Commercial Description:
Modelo Especial, a pilsener type beer, was introduced to the market in 1966. Today it is sold in glass bottles as well as cans, which are having an increasing demand due to consumer preferences, making Modelo Especial the leader in the can segment in Mexico.
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 GG (1615), NorCal, California, USA
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/54/102/512/20
May 30, 2008  
I’ve had this one on tap, out of the bottle and out of a can (12 oz and a 24 oz can). This is what most of the local Mexican’s drink, so if/when I go over to their house for a get together this is usually whats served. This was the case this past weekend, so I figured what the hell. It’s free so why not rate. The beer is a very nice color of gold with a medium white head. Initial aroma was skunk and corn. After a few minutes, it was still skunk and corn. Flavor had some grainyness to it, some skunk (it was a clear glass bottle after all) with just a touch of sweetness to it. Decent enough Mexican swill, but nowhere near the best they have to offer.


 Maverick34 (695), New York, USA
2.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/56/102/59/20
May 29, 2008  
yeah, well, I didn’t have an opener, and we were on the way back form the mets game. And you know what? bottled, I have no shame - twas not THAT bad.


 laguerita (111), Chicago, Illinois, USA
2.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/54/103/59/20
May 29, 2008  
ummm, not much to this one. watery as usual for grupo modelo. nice color, though.


 HenrikSoegaard (4321), Randers, Denmark
1.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/102/53/102/57/20
May 26, 2008  
Bottle. Frothy white fair mostly deminishng head. Yellow colour. Light malty bready aroma. Light swet and almost no bitterness. Short finish. Watery palate. Avoid.


 rcasta (472), El Salvador
2.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/102/53/102/512/20
May 15, 2008  
cerveza mejicana bebible con marca. tipica cerveza latina que hay que tomarse rapido para que no se caliente y tenga mal sabor pero un poco mejor que las demas. facil de encontrar.


 phishpond417 (1914), Madison, Wisconsin, USA
2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/102/55/101/56/20
May 15, 2008  
Not an exciting brew really, but compliments spicey mexican dishes very well. Pours a clear amber colour with a small frothy head. strong hop aroma with a smooth creamy taste. Finishes a bit on the watery side.


gfolivares (67), McAllen, Texas, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/55/103/514/20
May 14, 2008  
Poors a deep golden color with good white head. Aromas of sweet malt and grain, caramel, and faint hops. Medium bodied with good carbonation. Gentle, sweet malt taste with moderate hop bitterness, and a crisp, clean finish. More flavor than your average Mexican pale lager, but not up to par with its sibling Negra Modelo. Try with shrimp cocktail, ceviche, or panchos loaded with fajitas.


 robertjm (401), El Cerrito, California, USA
2.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/56/103/57/20
May 13, 2008  
My choice for Cinco de Mayo 08 (though didn’t drink it that day). Frankly very lightweight lager. Tastes like watered down Pilsner Urquel, so the base is very good, except for the wateryness.



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