Barrilito
Grupo Modelo S.A. de C.V.
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- Style:
- American Adjunct Lager
Ranked #122 - ABV:
- 3.6%
- Score:
- 67
Ranked #47,243 - Avg:
- 2.91 | pDev: 24.4%
- Reviews:
- 33
- Ratings:
- From:
- Grupo Modelo S.A. de C.V.
- Mexico
- Avail:
- Year-round
- Wants
- 6
- Gots
- 30
SCORE
67
Poor
67
Poor
Notes:
This one has been renamed from "Corona Genuina Cerveza de Barril" just to "Barrilito".
Reviews: 33
| Ratings: 75
3.05/5 rDev +4.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Thanks to Peg and Dave for this one. 325ml "handgrenade" bottle poured into 14oz teku. Poured a brightly clean and light gold color with a thin cap of white head that low retention and no lacing.
The aroma was the expected, adjunct "beer" scent of the style. Slightly sweet and a touch skunky. Similar, but better, on the tongue, no skunk across the palate.
The body was light , but had a semi-sweet finish. Drinkability was about what you would expect, and it would probably be better in a small, dusty cantina somewhere. Overall, a fairly typical example of the style. Why not try it if you see it?
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look: 3.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Thanks to Peg and Dave for this one. 325ml "handgrenade" bottle poured into 14oz teku. Poured a brightly clean and light gold color with a thin cap of white head that low retention and no lacing.
The aroma was the expected, adjunct "beer" scent of the style. Slightly sweet and a touch skunky. Similar, but better, on the tongue, no skunk across the palate.
The body was light , but had a semi-sweet finish. Drinkability was about what you would expect, and it would probably be better in a small, dusty cantina somewhere. Overall, a fairly typical example of the style. Why not try it if you see it?
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4.09/5 rDev +40.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
First off, it’s a malt beer. Most reviews I’ve noticed, have complained about a malt tast, look or smell. It’s a malt beer, if you don’t like malts you won’t like this.
This beer I have only found in Mexico, on my first visit to Mexico I ventured to Quintana Roo. Stayed in Tulum, Bacalar and orange walk Beliez. I came across this beer in Tulum. In America I have access to Victoria, Pacifico, Corona, Modelo, Tecate and several others. I made it a point to consume beers I haven’t had or have access to.
Quite frankly, As far as beers from Mexico go, if you only drink Modelo and Corona, than this beer isn’t for you. This beer is full of flavor, sadly that is overwhelming to many novices. This is shown by those who compare a Malt to Corona. If you compare this to Corona, you need to stop writing reviews. Please.
It’s a decent beer that has a rich flavor. If you are ever “south of the border” I would recommend trying this and tasting it for your self. I would say, visit Tulum, grab a 6 pack grab a room over at Hostel crucero where they have free bike rental and head to Restaurante El Habanero Ruins for some great food and you can enjoy your beer.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
First off, it’s a malt beer. Most reviews I’ve noticed, have complained about a malt tast, look or smell. It’s a malt beer, if you don’t like malts you won’t like this.
This beer I have only found in Mexico, on my first visit to Mexico I ventured to Quintana Roo. Stayed in Tulum, Bacalar and orange walk Beliez. I came across this beer in Tulum. In America I have access to Victoria, Pacifico, Corona, Modelo, Tecate and several others. I made it a point to consume beers I haven’t had or have access to.
Quite frankly, As far as beers from Mexico go, if you only drink Modelo and Corona, than this beer isn’t for you. This beer is full of flavor, sadly that is overwhelming to many novices. This is shown by those who compare a Malt to Corona. If you compare this to Corona, you need to stop writing reviews. Please.
It’s a decent beer that has a rich flavor. If you are ever “south of the border” I would recommend trying this and tasting it for your self. I would say, visit Tulum, grab a 6 pack grab a room over at Hostel crucero where they have free bike rental and head to Restaurante El Habanero Ruins for some great food and you can enjoy your beer.
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1.91/5 rDev -34.4%
look: 2.5 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
Light golden color with a thin head with short retention.
Aroma with notes of corn adjunct and some sulfur and cardboard.
Flavor with notes of malt and adjunct sweetness and faint floral hops. No aftertaste.
Watery body with good carbonation.
Adjunct Lager to be forgotten.
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look: 2.5 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
Light golden color with a thin head with short retention.
Aroma with notes of corn adjunct and some sulfur and cardboard.
Flavor with notes of malt and adjunct sweetness and faint floral hops. No aftertaste.
Watery body with good carbonation.
Adjunct Lager to be forgotten.
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3.01/5 rDev +3.4%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Serving Type: 330 mL Bottle (Very unique Stubby, round bottle)
A- Pours a very pale golden colour with little head and little to no retention. Tons of large CO2 bubbles present (similar to soda).
S- Sweet and grainy. Slight corn aroma.
T- Identical to the aroma with an addition of grassy hops. Not a bad taste, although not particularly interesting.
M- High carbonation and light body. Reminds me of soda.
O- I've read that this beer is just repackaged Corona Extra (which I certainly could believe), although I find that this beer tastes substantially better, probably thanks to the brown glass bottle.
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look: 2.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Serving Type: 330 mL Bottle (Very unique Stubby, round bottle)
A- Pours a very pale golden colour with little head and little to no retention. Tons of large CO2 bubbles present (similar to soda).
S- Sweet and grainy. Slight corn aroma.
T- Identical to the aroma with an addition of grassy hops. Not a bad taste, although not particularly interesting.
M- High carbonation and light body. Reminds me of soda.
O- I've read that this beer is just repackaged Corona Extra (which I certainly could believe), although I find that this beer tastes substantially better, probably thanks to the brown glass bottle.
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3/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Once again, another listing for Corona Extra that is simply a packaging difference. This is the same exact beer that's put into the standard Corona Extra packaging, and the Corona Familiar bottle.
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look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Once again, another listing for Corona Extra that is simply a packaging difference. This is the same exact beer that's put into the standard Corona Extra packaging, and the Corona Familiar bottle.
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2.81/5 rDev -3.4%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 1.75 | overall: 2.75
Barrilito is fun to take to the beach, small barrell-looking bottles are fun too. I like this beer but i don´t love it. This is the same beer as the Corona Extra, with the amber bottle is better protected.
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look: 2.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 1.75 | overall: 2.75
Barrilito is fun to take to the beach, small barrell-looking bottles are fun too. I like this beer but i don´t love it. This is the same beer as the Corona Extra, with the amber bottle is better protected.
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2.3/5 rDev -21%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 3
I truly believe there are different beers for different occasions. So when I rate Barrilito overall as a 3.00, I do so visualizing a sunny day, a sandy beach, warm blue water and a bucket of ice filled with bottles of Barrilito.
Cool, crisp, and refreshing, Barrilito is light with a carbonated and clean finish that won't weigh or slow you down. You can swim, play volleyball and toss down a few of these with absolutely no consequences. This is a beer for an active lifestyle.
Wanna keep things light and easy? This is your beer. Want depth, flavor and "feeling", there are more substantial Lagers to choose from.
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look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 3
I truly believe there are different beers for different occasions. So when I rate Barrilito overall as a 3.00, I do so visualizing a sunny day, a sandy beach, warm blue water and a bucket of ice filled with bottles of Barrilito.
Cool, crisp, and refreshing, Barrilito is light with a carbonated and clean finish that won't weigh or slow you down. You can swim, play volleyball and toss down a few of these with absolutely no consequences. This is a beer for an active lifestyle.
Wanna keep things light and easy? This is your beer. Want depth, flavor and "feeling", there are more substantial Lagers to choose from.
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2.88/5 rDev -1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
Curiously shaped bottle poured into a mug in Cabo San Lucas. A pale straw color with a surprisingly robust creamy white head of three fingers height. Low ABV and flavor make me think this is really a light lager but I suppose most beers in Mexico fit that description anyhow. In an ocean of grainy off-notes, cooked corn flavors and manic carbonation, this one comes off as classy, clean, and well-crafted if still fundamenally lacking in the character department. There's a slight buttered popcorn flavor and a whiff of grassy hops, no skunky reek or strong DMS, maybe this one is TOO clean. Mellow sweetness persists into the finish. Typically thin and watery. In any event, nothing offensive per se and refreshing under the right circumstances.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
Curiously shaped bottle poured into a mug in Cabo San Lucas. A pale straw color with a surprisingly robust creamy white head of three fingers height. Low ABV and flavor make me think this is really a light lager but I suppose most beers in Mexico fit that description anyhow. In an ocean of grainy off-notes, cooked corn flavors and manic carbonation, this one comes off as classy, clean, and well-crafted if still fundamenally lacking in the character department. There's a slight buttered popcorn flavor and a whiff of grassy hops, no skunky reek or strong DMS, maybe this one is TOO clean. Mellow sweetness persists into the finish. Typically thin and watery. In any event, nothing offensive per se and refreshing under the right circumstances.
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3.1/5 rDev +6.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
This light tan beer produced very little head and it carried a light hoppiness on the nose. It was actually quite refreshing that finished fairly clean. Loved the water balloon shaped bottle that fit perfectly in your hand. I did pour it in a glass when I did a tasting on the beach but also drank on back straight out of the bottle. Just had to.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
This light tan beer produced very little head and it carried a light hoppiness on the nose. It was actually quite refreshing that finished fairly clean. Loved the water balloon shaped bottle that fit perfectly in your hand. I did pour it in a glass when I did a tasting on the beach but also drank on back straight out of the bottle. Just had to.
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3.15/5 rDev +8.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Barrilito has a thick, white head, a clear, bubbly (etched glass), straw appearance, with visible white particles roiling about, and some decent lacing strips left behind. The aroma is of sweet, lightly-roasted malt, and the flavor is the same, with some very low level hop note at the end. Mouthfeel is light and watery, and Barrilito finishes crisp, clean, refreshing, and highly drinkable. This comes across more like a light beer than a regular beer. No bad notes, though.
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look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Barrilito has a thick, white head, a clear, bubbly (etched glass), straw appearance, with visible white particles roiling about, and some decent lacing strips left behind. The aroma is of sweet, lightly-roasted malt, and the flavor is the same, with some very low level hop note at the end. Mouthfeel is light and watery, and Barrilito finishes crisp, clean, refreshing, and highly drinkable. This comes across more like a light beer than a regular beer. No bad notes, though.
RJT
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3.12/5 rDev +7.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
A- Clear golden yellow with a quickly dissipating head.
S- Sweet and slighty grainy.
T-Sweet And refreshing.
M- Light bodied with moderate carbonation.
O- Not a bad beer, very refreshing.
This beer is actually better than I was expecting. It's nothing special, but better than most adjunct beers.
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look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
A- Clear golden yellow with a quickly dissipating head.
S- Sweet and slighty grainy.
T-Sweet And refreshing.
M- Light bodied with moderate carbonation.
O- Not a bad beer, very refreshing.
This beer is actually better than I was expecting. It's nothing special, but better than most adjunct beers.
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3.15/5 rDev +8.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured from 325mL bottle into a goblet.
Appearance: light golden hue with a completely clear body and a thin layer of white foam which dissipated quickly. Par for the style.
Smell: light, clean malt hue. Free of major flaws and, while quite light, does not reek of adjuncts like corn or rice. Decent.
Taste: light malt; not particularly sweet and a little bit grainy. At 3.6%, it's hard to have much of a flavor, especially for the style. Bitterness is low but perceptible.
Mouthfeel: light in body but quite effervescent, leaving a pleasing if evanescent creaminess. I like it.
Overall: quite refreshing and drinkable, this is turning into a nice session beer during my Mexican adventure.
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look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured from 325mL bottle into a goblet.
Appearance: light golden hue with a completely clear body and a thin layer of white foam which dissipated quickly. Par for the style.
Smell: light, clean malt hue. Free of major flaws and, while quite light, does not reek of adjuncts like corn or rice. Decent.
Taste: light malt; not particularly sweet and a little bit grainy. At 3.6%, it's hard to have much of a flavor, especially for the style. Bitterness is low but perceptible.
Mouthfeel: light in body but quite effervescent, leaving a pleasing if evanescent creaminess. I like it.
Overall: quite refreshing and drinkable, this is turning into a nice session beer during my Mexican adventure.
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2.38/5 rDev -18.2%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
325ml round stubby poured into pint glass 28/8/12
A clear pale yellow with lots of tiny bubbles but just a thin soapy film that gone in seconds and leaves no lace
S wet cardboard, rice cake and a little skunk
T not as much skunk but nothing too write home about, lack of flavor may not be a bad thing for this one
M very thin and airy, I think theres more flavor on the finish then while drinking it
O perhaps a safe alternative to the tap water here in Mexico, I think the tap water might have more flavor however
one and done, even in this unbearable heat this wasen´t very good it was the round stubby bottle that grabbed my attention
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look: 2.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
325ml round stubby poured into pint glass 28/8/12
A clear pale yellow with lots of tiny bubbles but just a thin soapy film that gone in seconds and leaves no lace
S wet cardboard, rice cake and a little skunk
T not as much skunk but nothing too write home about, lack of flavor may not be a bad thing for this one
M very thin and airy, I think theres more flavor on the finish then while drinking it
O perhaps a safe alternative to the tap water here in Mexico, I think the tap water might have more flavor however
one and done, even in this unbearable heat this wasen´t very good it was the round stubby bottle that grabbed my attention
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3.32/5 rDev +14.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
A good Mexican beer. I love the bottle. Feels like your holding a hand grenade. The taste was very similar to a corona. It does not give much of a head when poured, but this is common to Mexican lagers. Overall, this beer is very drinkable and is really good for parties that you would invite unseasoned beer enthusiasts. Cheers!!!
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look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
A good Mexican beer. I love the bottle. Feels like your holding a hand grenade. The taste was very similar to a corona. It does not give much of a head when poured, but this is common to Mexican lagers. Overall, this beer is very drinkable and is really good for parties that you would invite unseasoned beer enthusiasts. Cheers!!!
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2.58/5 rDev -11.3%
look: 2 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
ABV 3,6%
bottle 325ml
Pours a very light yellow colour beer with a froathy two finger head that disappears until you leave your bottle down.
Bad smell, smells as really old dried beer on your t-shirt would smell.
Nothing great on taste too, very flat taste with a trace of lemons and metallic too. Enjoyable though.
On the body is thin with average carbonation.
Overall I think it would make a great party beer, is cheap and enjoyable. Based on that, I'll give it an overall mark of 3.
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look: 2 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
ABV 3,6%
bottle 325ml
Pours a very light yellow colour beer with a froathy two finger head that disappears until you leave your bottle down.
Bad smell, smells as really old dried beer on your t-shirt would smell.
Nothing great on taste too, very flat taste with a trace of lemons and metallic too. Enjoyable though.
On the body is thin with average carbonation.
Overall I think it would make a great party beer, is cheap and enjoyable. Based on that, I'll give it an overall mark of 3.
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1.58/5 rDev -45.7%
look: 2 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.5
The positive - an interesting, rounded-stubby bottle. The negative - pretty much everything else. Staying at a resort that only had Corona on tap and this in the room mini-fridge, and it made the Corona look good in comparison. Sharp, acidic malt up front, drying with strong corn notes. A bit chalky at the finish with some raw grain notes. It was a bit of a struggle to get it down, even well chilled.
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look: 2 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.5
The positive - an interesting, rounded-stubby bottle. The negative - pretty much everything else. Staying at a resort that only had Corona on tap and this in the room mini-fridge, and it made the Corona look good in comparison. Sharp, acidic malt up front, drying with strong corn notes. A bit chalky at the finish with some raw grain notes. It was a bit of a struggle to get it down, even well chilled.
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2.55/5 rDev -12.4%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
Was on sale at Chedraui and I couldn't resist the barrel-shaped bottles - adorbs! Winkyface. It does look pretty cute in my coozy.
Pours a pale straw, crystal clear, any head you can coax out of the thing vanishes instantly.
Smells like... well, I really have to work at the damn thing to smell anything. It's kind of... beery? A vague bit of ricey-ness I guess? But nothing off to speak of, which counts for something.
Tastes like... again, hm... It's kind of beery? Mineral water with a faint soapy bitterness on the finish. Boring - but, again, pretty clean.
Mouthfeel is fine. A touch overcarbonated I suppose.
A (clean but) below-average beer. Not awful, but you can do better than this one. It's going in the Michelada pile.
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look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
Was on sale at Chedraui and I couldn't resist the barrel-shaped bottles - adorbs! Winkyface. It does look pretty cute in my coozy.
Pours a pale straw, crystal clear, any head you can coax out of the thing vanishes instantly.
Smells like... well, I really have to work at the damn thing to smell anything. It's kind of... beery? A vague bit of ricey-ness I guess? But nothing off to speak of, which counts for something.
Tastes like... again, hm... It's kind of beery? Mineral water with a faint soapy bitterness on the finish. Boring - but, again, pretty clean.
Mouthfeel is fine. A touch overcarbonated I suppose.
A (clean but) below-average beer. Not awful, but you can do better than this one. It's going in the Michelada pile.
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3.22/5 rDev +10.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Barrilito has one of the most distinct bottles I've seen in some time; the beer itself, however, is entirely commonplace looking. This clear, cheery yellow lager could not be picked out of a line up of nothing. The faintness of its colour suggests an even lighter than expected beer, and its inability to retain any head seems to confirm that assumption.
Upon cracking the crown, Barrilito unleashed a light-struck aroma that I thought was possible only in green or clear glass bottles. In the glass, however, I'm pleased to report that it smells, not just neutral, but a little bit charming, in its own Mexican swill lager way. The clean, cereal malt scent brings back memories of warm, white sand beaches.
And best of all, it's virtually free of any off-putting adjuncts or noteworthy unpleasantries. I can't defend the flavour as being anything other than bland, but when we're talking Latin American industrial lagers that's about the best you can hope for. The absence of corn (or worse, corn syrup) is a definite plus, and ensures a fairly enjoyable lager.
It's hard to note any flavour specifics in such a neutral-tasting beer. Honestly, I got nothing. Anything I might come up with will surely begin with the prefix 'watery-', because the profile is that thin and diluted, which, bearing in mind the climate for which it's brewed, is not necessarily such a bad thing. This is plain, true, but at least it qualifies as refreshing.
If I got stuck with Barrilito at an all-inclusive resort I wouldn't complain. There's much worse situations to find yourself in. Compared to Sol or Corona or any number of other Mexican swill brands, I found this much more agreeable and much more respectable, if for nothing more than being a clean hot weather quaff. And the bottle is cute, there I said it!
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look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Barrilito has one of the most distinct bottles I've seen in some time; the beer itself, however, is entirely commonplace looking. This clear, cheery yellow lager could not be picked out of a line up of nothing. The faintness of its colour suggests an even lighter than expected beer, and its inability to retain any head seems to confirm that assumption.
Upon cracking the crown, Barrilito unleashed a light-struck aroma that I thought was possible only in green or clear glass bottles. In the glass, however, I'm pleased to report that it smells, not just neutral, but a little bit charming, in its own Mexican swill lager way. The clean, cereal malt scent brings back memories of warm, white sand beaches.
And best of all, it's virtually free of any off-putting adjuncts or noteworthy unpleasantries. I can't defend the flavour as being anything other than bland, but when we're talking Latin American industrial lagers that's about the best you can hope for. The absence of corn (or worse, corn syrup) is a definite plus, and ensures a fairly enjoyable lager.
It's hard to note any flavour specifics in such a neutral-tasting beer. Honestly, I got nothing. Anything I might come up with will surely begin with the prefix 'watery-', because the profile is that thin and diluted, which, bearing in mind the climate for which it's brewed, is not necessarily such a bad thing. This is plain, true, but at least it qualifies as refreshing.
If I got stuck with Barrilito at an all-inclusive resort I wouldn't complain. There's much worse situations to find yourself in. Compared to Sol or Corona or any number of other Mexican swill brands, I found this much more agreeable and much more respectable, if for nothing more than being a clean hot weather quaff. And the bottle is cute, there I said it!
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3.6/5 rDev +23.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This is much better than Corona (regular or Familiar) and shouldn't be confused with it. For whatever reason this one has more taste, and no skunkyness. Pity that it's not exported across the rio bravo. Next time you're in Mexico please be sure and try it!
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look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This is much better than Corona (regular or Familiar) and shouldn't be confused with it. For whatever reason this one has more taste, and no skunkyness. Pity that it's not exported across the rio bravo. Next time you're in Mexico please be sure and try it!
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2.88/5 rDev -1%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
I received this one from a friend that brought over from Mexico. He mention that this one was high in alcohol. Sadly not even close. Pale in color and a white head. This beer has a light fragrance. Hints of crystal malts and spivey notes. Not a big deal. Taste is very similar to the macros and quite refreshing lager. A session beer that will meet the masses. Slight more flavor then your typical corona.
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look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
I received this one from a friend that brought over from Mexico. He mention that this one was high in alcohol. Sadly not even close. Pale in color and a white head. This beer has a light fragrance. Hints of crystal malts and spivey notes. Not a big deal. Taste is very similar to the macros and quite refreshing lager. A session beer that will meet the masses. Slight more flavor then your typical corona.
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3.23/5 rDev +11%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Day 11 , Quest for a great Mexican Beer continues. The short squat bottles remined me of days gone by and Mickeys malt liquor. A bit darker than Corona and a bit more taste ,light hops and malt and a wave of corn. Overall a good beer down here in Monterrey!
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Day 11 , Quest for a great Mexican Beer continues. The short squat bottles remined me of days gone by and Mickeys malt liquor. A bit darker than Corona and a bit more taste ,light hops and malt and a wave of corn. Overall a good beer down here in Monterrey!
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3.68/5 rDev +26.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A tear-shaped bottle purchased at the Wal-Mart in Puerto Vallarta.
A: The lager is a golden color, not as pale as you'd imagine but close. A small head, maybe half a finger, bubbled up on pour. The white-as-snow head was quick to recede.
S: The nose is adjunct sweet, with a maize blast leading the way. Light pils malts to stand out against the corn.
T: The body has some heft, plenty of semi-sweet malts to set the base. The breadiness, while standing out, is mild in the pantheon of beers. Corn and adjunct flavors aren't as prominent as in the nose, allowing the graininess to stand out. The finish of the beer is rather dry, leaving just a hint of residual sweetness behind.
M: The mouthfeel is bubbly, punctuated by a steady carbonation. The lager, rather pale, doesn't have enough body to leave a strong finishing flavor.
D: Quite drinkable, I've gone through two bottles in a short span of time. Another beer that won't win any extreme awards but it goes quite well with a Mexican sunset.
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look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A tear-shaped bottle purchased at the Wal-Mart in Puerto Vallarta.
A: The lager is a golden color, not as pale as you'd imagine but close. A small head, maybe half a finger, bubbled up on pour. The white-as-snow head was quick to recede.
S: The nose is adjunct sweet, with a maize blast leading the way. Light pils malts to stand out against the corn.
T: The body has some heft, plenty of semi-sweet malts to set the base. The breadiness, while standing out, is mild in the pantheon of beers. Corn and adjunct flavors aren't as prominent as in the nose, allowing the graininess to stand out. The finish of the beer is rather dry, leaving just a hint of residual sweetness behind.
M: The mouthfeel is bubbly, punctuated by a steady carbonation. The lager, rather pale, doesn't have enough body to leave a strong finishing flavor.
D: Quite drinkable, I've gone through two bottles in a short span of time. Another beer that won't win any extreme awards but it goes quite well with a Mexican sunset.
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2.47/5 rDev -15.1%
look: 2 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
Pale gold color, very much darker than its other Corona cousins. Aromas of malts and some hops. Taste of semi-dry malts and with much bitterness from hops than the traditional style. Nice drinkability. It's still a very thin beer but with a little bit more body than regular Corona.
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look: 2 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
Pale gold color, very much darker than its other Corona cousins. Aromas of malts and some hops. Taste of semi-dry malts and with much bitterness from hops than the traditional style. Nice drinkability. It's still a very thin beer but with a little bit more body than regular Corona.
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2.87/5 rDev -1.4%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 1.5
Appearance: ugly pale yellow, poor head of foam;
Smell: smooth with some malt, cereals and carbonation;
Taste: Very little essence of malt;
Mouthfeel: Refreshing, fizzy and high carbonation;
Drinkability is faulty, althogh is tasty with food or alone, the volume of alcohol is like of a light beer.
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look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 1.5
Appearance: ugly pale yellow, poor head of foam;
Smell: smooth with some malt, cereals and carbonation;
Taste: Very little essence of malt;
Mouthfeel: Refreshing, fizzy and high carbonation;
Drinkability is faulty, althogh is tasty with food or alone, the volume of alcohol is like of a light beer.
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2.97/5 rDev +2.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
Not like Corona extra. Picked up a six of this in Playa del Carmen. Neat little barrel shaped bottles. Wish it was imported to the states. Pours a bit darker than the Corona we are brain washed to drink. Smells and tastes NOT of a skunked beer(Corona itself) but a pleasant malty balance. A bit heavier on taste which makes it all the more appealing. If they could have this on tap, it would be a big hit here. Great vacation beer or any time of year brew. Wish I had some more but will have to wait till my next Mexican vacation.
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look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
Not like Corona extra. Picked up a six of this in Playa del Carmen. Neat little barrel shaped bottles. Wish it was imported to the states. Pours a bit darker than the Corona we are brain washed to drink. Smells and tastes NOT of a skunked beer(Corona itself) but a pleasant malty balance. A bit heavier on taste which makes it all the more appealing. If they could have this on tap, it would be a big hit here. Great vacation beer or any time of year brew. Wish I had some more but will have to wait till my next Mexican vacation.
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Barrilito from Grupo Modelo S.A. de C.V.
Beer rating:
67 out of
100 with
75 ratings
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