Mexican Beers

A large range and variety of beers are brewed in Mexico, and some of them are top selling beers in markets other than Mexico, including the USA, Canada, Europe and Australasia.

There are two main breweries in Mexico: Grupo Modelo and Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc Moctezuma. Grupo Modelo's key export product is Corona, and Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc Moctezuma exports Sol. This guide introduces you to the most popular Mexican beers, so you can look out for them on your next trip to Mexico, or perhaps next time you're at the supermarket in your home country.

Grupo Modelo's Principal Beers

Corona

Corona is a light lager beer and is the top selling Mexican beer abroad. Corona is widely available in the UK at pubs, clubs and supermarkets.

Negra Modelo

Negra Modelo is a dark beer, very smooth and described as a "Vienna-Munich" type beer by the brewer.

Modelo Especial

Modelo Especial is a lager beer (described as a Pilsner lager by the brewer) and has a slightly richer taste than Corona.

Victoria

Victoria is described as Pilsner-Vienna type beer by the brewer, and is a cross between a light lager and a dark beer.

Cuauhtemoc Moctezuma's Principal Beers

Sol

Sol is Corona's main competitor in the market, and like Corona, it is a light, tasty lager beer.

Tecate

Tecate is a lager beer, light, but with a shaper and stronger taste than Sol.

XX

"Dos Equis" is a light lager beer.

Bohemia

Bohemia competes with Modelo Especial and is a light, rich lager beer.

Noche Buena

If you are in Mexico during the Christmas period, then look out for this beer that is only sold during the festive season. Translated it means "Christmas Eve" and is a dark, rich beer.