Negra Modelo

Negra Modelo is a 5.3% abv. Vienna lager first brewed in Mexico by Austrian immagrants, and was introduced as a draft beer in 1926.  Negra Modelo comes in an unusually shaped, wide brown bottle with a trademark gold label. The full name of the beer is Cerveza Negra Modelo. The word "modelo" means "model" or "example" in Spanish. "Negra" means "black" or "dark" and modifies "cerveza."

The color is a nice brown rubi color, reminds me darkish copper coloring.  It has a thin white head that dies down fast and leaves next to no lacing.  To really bring out the head a freash lime needs to be added. 

The aromas definitely give out hints of toasty malts, caramel and a slight nuttines.  Mixed with these aromas was a nice herbal smell as well.   

The taste was surpursingly sweet.  A bitterness from the hops comes through in the aftertaste and lingers for a while but not too overpowering. 

Modelo is light bodied lager with moderate amounts of carbonation. Smooth but slightly thin, creamy and crisp, goes down pretty easy.

Overall Modelo was a very surprising and enjoyable experience.  Best if drink by the bottles.  I would prefer this beer at a mexican resteraunt, much better than corona.


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