Comments on: Negra Modelo: Best Beer in Mexico

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[...] the chiles, thinly sliced, and the tomatoes. The liquid was a bit low, so I added a half-bottle of Negra Modelo. (I set the other half aside for later; the meds keep me from killing the evidence finishing it [...]

By: George Smit

George Smit — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 01:58:27 +0000

I was first introduced to bottled Negra Modelo in Mexico. It is truly my favorite Mexican Beer.
The local Mexican Restaurant, Viva La Vida, Oakdale, NY, has it on tap.
The fresh tap variety makes the bottled form pale, no pun, in comparison.
I agree that it is more comparable to a Munchen Dunkel than a Viennese beer.
It is rich, but not too heavy, complex but not too bitter.

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By: Ben

Ben — Tue, 04 May 2010 20:40:17 +0000

I have yet to try this beer and came across this when researching (yes, I’m that nerdy).

I couldn’t help but notice the idiots who didn’t pay attention to the mega-brewery part of “single best beer produced by any mega-brewery on the American continents”. Mega-brewer’s produce some pretty rancid crap most of the time, so the micro-brews in Canada making a better beer would be a) probably true and b) not a valid argument because again, you didn’t read correctly.

By: lb

lb — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:56:08 +0000

And I love me some Negra Modelo. A fine beer.

By: lb

lb — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:53:36 +0000

“better they (sic) some Canadian beers before announcing ‘best N.A. beer’ buddy” – Fair enough but I think Kokanee Gold is a poor suggestion because imo, it’s your run-of-the-mill, highly overrated pilsner that is more akin to a weak lager.

And note that Mark said “…and is probably the single best beer produced by any mega-brewery on the American continents”…..not micro.

By: Heath

Heath — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:38:26 +0000

This beer is great. You can find it in most walmarts in the south…and just about any Mexican resturaunts. Pace yourself with this one, it’ll knock you on your ass.

By: Al Dente

Al Dente — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:45:24 +0000

Modelo Negro is what Vienna lagers used to be.

When Modelo Negro was introduced in the 20′s Vienna lagers were darker. Modelo Negro stayed true to the style but Vienna lagers have since lightened up in both color and flavor.

Regardless of how we classify it Modelo Negro is a lovely beer. It is tasty without being pretentious, expensive, or difficult to find.

Not sure if Modelo Negro is the best beer in Mexico but it is very good. Bohemia is another excellent Mexican beer but much harder to find. Never seen or tried Cucapa but I’ll keep an eye out for it.

Once you get past Corona and Sol there are lots of great Mexican beers. Even the more pedestrian Tecate and Dos Equis are far better than most American beer.

By: ANGEL

ANGEL — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:15:34 +0000

You should try CUCAPÁ that is really the best beer in Mexico.

By: DJ

DJ — Sun, 17 May 2009 16:21:48 +0000

this beer is the fucking shit

By: DooDoo

DooDoo — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:06:21 +0000

but …. have you tried Kokanee Gold ? … better they some Canadian beers before announcing ‘best N.A. beer’ buddy … lots of great micro brews in Canada.

By: DooDoo

DooDoo — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:04:50 +0000

My good friend likes this one …. will try it next time I go down there or visit Tequila’s again … really have to get down there !