Modelo Especial
Grupo Modelo S.A. de C.V.

Modelo EspecialModelo Especial
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From:
Grupo Modelo S.A. de C.V.
 
Mexico
Style:
American Adjunct Lager
Ranked #139
ABV:
4.4%
Score:
67
Ranked #28,201
Avg:
2.88 | pDev: 22.57%
Reviews:
756
Ratings:
2,872
Status:
Active
Rated:
Monday at 06:23 PM
Added:
Aug 22, 2001
Wants:
  46
Gots:
  832
Brewed as a model of what good beer should be, this rich, full-flavored Pilsner-style Lager delivers a crisp, refreshing taste.

Well-balanced taste and light hop character with a crisp, clean finish. Modelo Especial is characterized by an orange blossom honey aroma with a hint of herb.
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Ratings by Sparkyinsurf:
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Reviewed by Sparkyinsurf from California

3.35/5  rDev +16.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
A: beautiful deep yellow carbonated lager in a clear glass.

S: skunky Mexican beer; beer in a clear bottle with too much light equels skunky. If they shipped it away from the light it might smell better. Or if you like the smell of skunk you'll be pleased.

T: fantastic taste for a Mexican lager, better than most others.

O: it is one of the best Mexican bears, hands down. This is what I prefer when I'm in Cabo.Corona is made at the same brewery but I think it is sub par to this.
Jan 16, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 2.74 by karlstratos from New Jersey

Mar 12, 2024
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Reviewed by AElfwine_Nerevar from Connecticut

3.52/5  rDev +22.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Tallboy BB: July 2024

L: Pours a pale straw color with excellent clarity. The pour produces a finger of fine, white head with not much retention. As the beer recedes in the glass it leaves a light ringed and spotty lacing.

S: Grainy malt, a hint of biscuit sweetness, and a hint of herbal hop character

T: Following the nose I get grainy malt character, a bit of malty sweetness, a light herbal note, and light bitterness on the backend and finish.

F: Light bodied with medium plus carbonation. The mouthfeel is a bit creamy with a crisp dry finish.

O: I don't detect any adjunct character and If I didn't know better I would think this was an all malt beer. For an American adjunct lager this one is pretty good. If I had to choose between this and any other macro I would probably reach for this one. The mouthfeel is probably the best part of this beer and keeps you coming back for another drink. Recommended unless a good craft lager is at hand.
Feb 23, 2024
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Reviewed by RFBSeit68

3.49/5  rDev +21.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Good Mexican Pilsner and better than expected, but quickly faded to mediocrity. This is what I choose when at a restaurant and my choices are all ImBev.
Feb 20, 2024
 
Rated: 2 by evostudios12 from Florida

Feb 19, 2024
 
Rated: 4.01 by Aitor from Spain

Feb 09, 2024
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Reviewed by Pnotuner from Texas

4.39/5  rDev +52.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
I first opened the 12 ounce bottle and was hit with the scent of a sweet orange. Taste between orange and lemongrass and wheat. Not any bitter hops at all. Not your typical Mexican beer. And I like the Negro Modeloas well. The Modelo Especial is very good with a half jigger of Bauchant orange cognac in it as it compliments the inherent orange flavor.
Feb 08, 2024
 
Rated: 3.16 by MJ64 from Mississippi

Feb 05, 2024
 
 
Rated: 1.96 by Catalinmunteanu from Romania

Jan 16, 2024
 
Rated: 3.08 by Turg from Iowa

Dec 28, 2023
 
Rated: 2.92 by AngusOg from North Carolina

Dec 28, 2023
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Reviewed by brutalist from Pennsylvania

3.77/5  rDev +30.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12 oz bottle at Taco Taco open-air bar in Miami Beach on December 9. Looks pleasantly golden, but did not pour into a glass this time. I don't smell anything bad whilst it's cold. I taste malt and a touch of grass. 4.4% alcohol is well hidden. Great mouthfeel: vacation beer. The most popular beer in USA? well deserved
Dec 10, 2023
 
 
Rated: 3.33 by HS676 from Pennsylvania

Dec 05, 2023
 
Rated: 2.55 by Monkeyknife from Missouri

Dec 02, 2023
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Rated by Luca2020 from Massachusetts

3.94/5  rDev +36.8%
look: 5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Platonic ideal of a light, easy summer beer
Nov 28, 2023
 
Modelo Especial from Grupo Modelo S.A. de C.V.
Beer rating: 67 out of 100 with 2872 ratings