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Estrella Jalisco

Grupo Modelo
Mexico·Mexican Lager
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Estrella Jalisco goes back to Cervecería Estrella in Guadalajara, which Grupo Modelo took over in 1954, and is still brewed at the Guadalajara plant; on the Mexican brand list it appears without the regional suffix. Since 2016 it has also been sold in the United States. It pours a pale, clear gold with a quick white head. Light cereal grain, pale malt and a faint cracker note make up the aroma, and the palate is light and dry, with a subtle corn sweetness, barely noticeable hops and a short, crisp finish.

ABV
4.5%
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
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose is restrained and delicate.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Estrella Jalisco

◎ Appearance

Pours a pale, clear gold with excellent transparency. A quick white head forms but recedes rapidly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. The carbonation is visible and lively, characteristic of the style.

pale goldcrystal clearquick-fading headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and delicate. Light cereal grain and pale malt notes dominate, supported by a subtle cracker note that adds a touch of baked character. Hop presence is minimal and neutral, allowing the malt-driven profile to speak.

light cereal grainpale maltcracker noteminimal hop character

◐ Taste

The palate opens light and dry, with a subtle corn sweetness that adds softness without cloying. Barely noticeable noble hop bitterness provides restraint rather than definition. The body remains crisp and refreshing throughout, with adjunct-derived sweetness keeping the beer approachable.

light bodycorn sweetnessnoble hop restraintdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short and crisp, with clean drying that encourages another sip. No lingering bitterness or residual sweetness mars the clean, thirst-quenching conclusion.

short finishclean aftertastethirst-quenching
74
hopIQ score
Aroma
72
Taste
74
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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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