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Modelo Noche Especial

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Modelo Noche Especial is a seasonal amber lager released for Christmas and named after Noche Buena, the celebration on 24 December. In Mexico it has appeared as a holiday edition since at least 2021, and since late 2025 it has also been sold in the United States. Brewed with caramel malt, it shows a rich amber colour. Toasted malt and caramel shape both aroma and taste, balanced by a restrained hop note, and the medium body finishes fairly dry rather than sweet.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelroastedmalty
caramel
roasted
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted malt and gentle caramel sweetness, suggesting the caramel malt backbone of the brew.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Modelo Noche Especial

◎ Appearance

Modelo Noche Especial presents a rich amber hue, clear and bright with good translucency. The head forms densely and exhibits solid retention, settling into a fine collar with visible lacing on the glass.

rich amberclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted malt and gentle caramel sweetness, suggesting the caramel malt backbone of the brew. Supporting notes of bread crust and a restrained, refined hop presence round out the aromatic profile without dominating.

toasted maltcaramel sweetnessbread crust

◐ Taste

The palate opens with malt-forward character, layers of caramel and toasted grain flowing across the mid-palate. A light, balanced hop bitterness emerges to check the sweetness, maintaining equilibrium rather than asserting itself as the focal point.

malty, caramel-forwardlight hop bitternessbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the malt sweetness receding quickly and leaving a subtle toasted grain note. Medium body and moderate length create a straightforward, food-friendly conclusion.

dry finishclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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