Negra Modelo
Grupo Modelo S.A. de C.V.
- From:
- Grupo Modelo S.A. de C.V.
- Mexico
- Style:
- Munich Dunkel
Ranked #183 - ABV:
- 5.4%
- Score:
- 77
Ranked #38,021 - Avg:
- 3.38 | pDev: 15.98%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1,172
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Monday at 05:14 PM
- Added:
- Nov 19, 2000
- Wants:
- 100
- Gots:
- 897
SCORE
77
Okay
77
Okay
Negra Modelo, better known as "the cream of the beer", is a Munich-type beer with 5.3º of alcohol that offers a balanced flavor and a delicate aroma of dark malt, caramel and hops.
Today it occupies the first place in sales among dark beers in Mexico. This beer is accompanied by a bright deep amber color, which is adorned with abundant, white and compact foam.
Negra Modelo was introduced in Mexico in 1925 as the dark beer called Modelo, to begin its great tradition. In 2014 it changed its image to a more sophisticated bottle but with the same content.
Ingredients - Water, barley malt, non-malted cereals, hops
Today it occupies the first place in sales among dark beers in Mexico. This beer is accompanied by a bright deep amber color, which is adorned with abundant, white and compact foam.
Negra Modelo was introduced in Mexico in 1925 as the dark beer called Modelo, to begin its great tradition. In 2014 it changed its image to a more sophisticated bottle but with the same content.
Ingredients - Water, barley malt, non-malted cereals, hops
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Ratings by foreign_extra_stout:
Reviewed by foreign_extra_stout from New York
3.82/5 rDev +13%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.82/5 rDev +13%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
If I were judging solely by value, this beer would be top tier. For the price point and availability, this stands among the best.
As a mass produced Mexican cerveza, again, it's outstanding.
Now, judged strictly as a beer, among all others, I still find it to be very enjoyable.
Notable banana aroma upon pouring...nice malt flavor...an easy drinking, thirst quenching beer that will pair well with spicy Mexican food (or any spicy food). I like it much more than the Modelo Especial
Best when ice cold.
Apr 24, 2026As a mass produced Mexican cerveza, again, it's outstanding.
Now, judged strictly as a beer, among all others, I still find it to be very enjoyable.
Notable banana aroma upon pouring...nice malt flavor...an easy drinking, thirst quenching beer that will pair well with spicy Mexican food (or any spicy food). I like it much more than the Modelo Especial
Best when ice cold.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Spankyrightus from Maryland
3.63/5 rDev +7.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
3.63/5 rDev +7.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
An amber pour from a bottle.
High clarity and a head that fades quickly and leaves little lacing.
The toasted caramel malt has as pleasant flavor.
Hops flavor is mild and balanced. Mouthfeel is lighter, and well carbonated. A little tangy in the finish.
May 14, 2026High clarity and a head that fades quickly and leaves little lacing.
The toasted caramel malt has as pleasant flavor.
Hops flavor is mild and balanced. Mouthfeel is lighter, and well carbonated. A little tangy in the finish.
Rated by Snorcross97 from New Jersey
3.75/5 rDev +10.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev +10.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
It's hard to find a better Macro than Negro Modelo. At the intersection of taste and price, you'll be met with a black bottle with gold foil.
May 01, 2026Reviewed by Kygolfer from Kentucky
4.37/5 rDev +29.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
4.37/5 rDev +29.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
My first Modelo Negra. Can’t believe it took me this long. Smell was disappointing. Reminded me of Yuengling, a little skunky. Might just be the six pack I picked up because I haven’t heard of this before from Modelo Negra. Taste was different though. My favorite beer is almost any Oktoberfest and this reminded me of most of them. No bitter aftertaste a Carmel, toasted bread taste. This more you drink the better it taste.
Apr 27, 2026
Reviewed by BEERDRINKER_2001 from Kansas
4/5 rDev +18.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +18.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
One of my friend's loves these, so the other day I decided to try it. I got to say in my opinion I like it more than regular Modelos. Its a very flavorful beer. It's probably now currently my favorite Mexican beer.
Apr 20, 2026
Reviewed by Caoimhin from Pennsylvania
3.3/5 rDev -2.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
3.3/5 rDev -2.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
This beer is a good compromise between a beer that quenches thirst on a hot day (like a Tecate or a Pabst) and a beer that actually tastes great at anytime (like a Saison DuPont, La Chouffe, Jever, etc.). It has some degree of a malted body, a hint of sweetness, and a pleasant amount of carbonation. As far as mass-produced, inexpensive Mexican beers go, this one is the best.
Apr 16, 2026
Rated by alexwu from Illinois
4.5/5 rDev +33.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.5/5 rDev +33.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
One of the best dark beers from Mexico
Mar 24, 2026
Reviewed by DraftMonger from Denmark
2.75/5 rDev -18.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.75
2.75/5 rDev -18.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.75
Copenhagen 26/6 2015. 35,5 cl bottle from Føtex, Mimersgade, Kbh. NV. Black label with white letters.
Pours reddish brown with a white head. Subsides quickly.No lacing.
Aroma is sweetish and of dark roasted malts, chocolate and fermented fruit.
Medium strong carbonation. Thin, lively and tingling texture.
Flavor is watery but sweet. Toffee and brown sugar. Not much bitterness going on.
Decent Mexican brew.
Mar 09, 2026Pours reddish brown with a white head. Subsides quickly.No lacing.
Aroma is sweetish and of dark roasted malts, chocolate and fermented fruit.
Medium strong carbonation. Thin, lively and tingling texture.
Flavor is watery but sweet. Toffee and brown sugar. Not much bitterness going on.
Decent Mexican brew.
Reviewed by beerhan from Ohio
3.61/5 rDev +6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
3.61/5 rDev +6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
In my twenty plus years of drinking beer I’ve never tried this beer until tonight. Usually Dos Equis amber is my go to beer at a Mexican restaurant but they were out.
It’s like a lighter watered down version of a classic German dark lager with more muted flavors. Simply inoffensive and somewhat tasty. I wouldn’t seek it out but if pairs well with a burrito!
Feb 15, 2026It’s like a lighter watered down version of a classic German dark lager with more muted flavors. Simply inoffensive and somewhat tasty. I wouldn’t seek it out but if pairs well with a burrito!
Reviewed by runbirddrinkbeer from Florida
3.77/5 rDev +11.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.77/5 rDev +11.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a clear but very dark brown color with one finger of off white foam and persistent lacing on tap into a 22 ounce glass mug. Aroma of kilned malts, and dark bread with faint hop presence with similar flavors. Good carbonation and mouthfeel. Enjoyable on tap.
Jan 24, 2026
Reviewed by huston84 from Michigan
2.74/5 rDev -18.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
2.74/5 rDev -18.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
I swear this stuff used to be better. My go to at any Mexican restaurant but I get the little bottles sometimes for home. The color makes you think it would be more substantial. Thin and sweet like candy. You can throw these down. I still find it refreshing but it doesn't hit the spot like it used to.
Jan 19, 2026
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