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Corona Familiar

Corona
Mexico·Mexican Lager
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Corona Familiar is the fuller sister of Corona Extra, brewed slightly stronger from water, barley malt, non-malted cereals and hops. It pours the same clear, light gold as the flagship. The brewery describes it as malty and fruity with notes of caramel, and the palate is rounder than the Extra: malt and cereal sweetness sit in front, the body carries a little more weight, and the bitterness stays low. The finish is bright and crisp.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycaramelfruity
malty
caramel
fruity
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose presents subtle malt sweetness with a light grainy foundation, complemented by faint fruity esters and a whisper of caramel.
not found:hoppy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Corona Familiar

◎ Appearance

Crystal clear with a pale, light gold hue characteristic of the Mexican lager tradition. The head forms quickly and dissipates to a thin collar, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is evident and steady, with fine bubbles rising throughout.

pale goldcrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose presents subtle malt sweetness with a light grainy foundation, complemented by faint fruity esters and a whisper of caramel. Noble hops provide gentle floral and herbal undertones without dominance. Clean and understated, with little yeast presence.

grain and maltsubtle caramellight fruity esters

◐ Taste

The palate opens with rounded malt and cereal sweetness in the foreground, delivering a fuller body than typical light lagers. Mid-palate maintains the grain-forward character with low bitterness and clean, crisp edges. The overall impression is well-balanced without sharp edges or astringency.

malt-forwardcereal sweetnesslow bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

Bright and crisp, with the sweetness fading quickly to leave a clean palate. The aftertaste is short and refreshing, inviting another sip.

crisprefreshing
73
hopIQ score
Aroma
71
Taste
73
Appearance
76
Finish
72
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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