Corona Extra
Grupo Modelo S.A. de C.V.

Corona ExtraCorona Extra
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From:
Grupo Modelo S.A. de C.V.
 
Mexico
Style:
American Adjunct Lager
Ranked #289
ABV:
4.6%
Score:
57
Ranked #28,546
Avg:
2.37 | pDev: 31.65%
Reviews:
1,401
Ratings:
5,632
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 01, 2024
Added:
Jan 10, 2001
Wants:
  77
Gots:
  1,700
Also known as Coronita Extra (small bottles) and Corona Familiar (larger bottles).
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Ratings by bwood06:
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Reviewed by bwood06 from Wisconsin

2.91/5  rDev +22.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
A - clear and gold in color with some slight amber tint. highly carbonated. white frothy head that dissipates to a thin lacing rather quickly. 3.25/5

S - some caramel malt. orangey/citrus. agave. 2.75/5

T - some caramel and light malt. virtually no hops. some slight agave. 3/5

M - light bodied. scrubbing bubbles. 3/5

O - not a beer that I will have again. hard to describe what i don't like about this beer. i just flat out don't enjoy it... 2.75/5
Jun 30, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4 by Turg from Iowa

Mar 01, 2024
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Reviewed by Pipeknight81 from Texas

5/5  rDev +111%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Ice cold and delicious, with or without lime. Been a favorite of mine, since a friend introduced me to this over 20 years ago. Golden and bubbly, look wise. Mouthfeel and taste, both very welcoming. Not just a summer beer, a year-rounder.
Feb 28, 2024
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Rated by Averageperson from Canada (ON)

3.75/5  rDev +58.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Solid beer I use for bench marking other beers. Nothing extravagant but it gets the job done.
Feb 11, 2024
 
Rated: 2.89 by Supper1

Jan 30, 2024
 
Rated: 1.9 by averageninjaface from Alaska

Jan 21, 2024
 
Rated: 1.83 by SeanP99 from North Carolina

Jan 11, 2024
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Rated by WB395 from Montana

3.9/5  rDev +64.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
A little heavy on the comedown, but overall a solid beer, especially with the traditional lime combo.
Dec 24, 2023
 
Rated: 2.66 by HS676 from Pennsylvania

Dec 05, 2023
 
Rated: 2.31 by KeithGreatNorth from Canada (BC)

Dec 03, 2023
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Reviewed by Nath91 from Australia

2.85/5  rDev +20.3%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Corona. It might just be the most famous beer in the world. Arguably the most popular. Anybody who has drunk beer, has drunk a Corona. They may not be fancy, but it does conjure up images of lying on a tropical beach somewhere, not giving a single hoot as you lie in the sun. From Albania to Azerbaijan, Zimbabwe to New Zealand, Corona's are known world over, and it might just be the worlds most popular beer. Either way, like Budweiser it's pretty much polarizing. You either like 'em, or you hate them. There's no sitting in the middle. Myself, I understand they're not the worlds most flavourful beer, but I can appreciate it for what it is. It's a pool, beach beer. Personally, I find Corona's best drunk just after a day at the beach. For some reason they just work. They are however, extremely overpriced for what they ultimately are. Unfortunately due to their popularity, you pay a premium price, for a beer that isn't premium. But that's capitalism, I suppose.

Purchased at Glenfield Bottleshop, Sydney. Best before N/A


Appearance: Classic lager appearance. Golden straw, thin soapy white head that disapates to nothing. Highly carbonated, plenty of champagne-esque bubbles floating to the top of the beer.

Aroma:Corn, Grain, Citrus Hop, white bread, This bottle is unskunked. Actually smells refreshing.

Taste: Bready malt, light hope citrus, slight metallic edge to the beer. Not bitter, but a nice crispness which compliments the malty sweetness. Tastes refreshing.

Feel: Light, refreshing, highly carbonated. A touch watery, and with the high level of carbonation its almost a little soda watery, but it's highly drinkable, sessionable, and refreshing.

Overall: I like Coronas. There I said it. Hate me if you must, but there's a reason why they're so popular. They're simple, basic, and refreshing, and sometimes that's all you need and want. Unlike Budweiser, it's actually got flavour and character, and while it is an adjunct lager, unlike Australian lagers, it's got more refreshment value.

The only question is to lime, or not to lime. Personally, I don't mind lime, but i can drink them without. I don't think Lime is there to improve the taste, I think it's a fad that took off, and it adds a bit more of a zesty citrus element to the beer, furthering the refreshment value.

#️⃣6️⃣4️⃣
Nov 24, 2023
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Reviewed by Cathartes from Massachusetts

3.07/5  rDev +29.5%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
12 oz bottle poured into a footed pilsner glass.

Pours a clear, vibrant, shimmery gold with a 0.5-1 finger, white, fuzzy head, leaving moderate lacing that falls immediately.

Initial smell is marijuana.

Initial taste is skunky with cerealy/malty sweetness developing right after, light in taste but not quantity.
Nov 17, 2023
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Reviewed by Robo67 from Nevada

1.43/5  rDev -39.7%
look: 2 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1.25 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 1.5
Is this really beer? It does not taste like a beer should. I will never buy it again! I don't see what the hype is. Not worth the price at all. Enuff said. Not worth reviewing. I'd rather rate beers from Miller, Coors or Budweiser and I'm not a fan of either of them. A beer should not need a lime to mask the smell or taste but I can see why Corona does. You are not a real beer lover if you drink this garbage on a regular basis!
Nov 11, 2023
 
Rated: 2.75 by FreePal88

Nov 09, 2023
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Reviewed by LeinenkugelDrinker from Nevada

2.37/5  rDev 0%
look: 1.75 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5
Tastes like a standard American lager that was brewed south of the border just so they could charge a premium. Better than Bud, not quite as good as Coors. Not bad once in a while, but overpriced as a daily drinker with a bitter taste.
Nov 05, 2023
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Rated by Dylan225 from Florida

3.51/5  rDev +48.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.5
Decent for the price. Refreshing.
Nov 04, 2023
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Rated by KayLaize

1/5  rDev -57.8%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
Dogs piss absolute shit; I wouldn't force this upon anyone.
Nov 04, 2023
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Rated by Dylan184183 from Idaho

2.06/5  rDev -13.1%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
It stings my tongue, like a pineapple. Also it's pretty expensive for what it is. Really not worth it to me.
Oct 29, 2023
 
Rated: 2 by JoshuaPerraton from Ireland

Oct 16, 2023
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Rated by drt72 from Virginia

3.5/5  rDev +47.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Good light lager. Nothing special. Nice on a hot day.
Oct 15, 2023
Corona Extra from Grupo Modelo S.A. de C.V.
Beer rating: 57 out of 100 with 5632 ratings