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Modelo Trigo

Mexico·Wheat Lager
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Modelo Trigo is the wheat-based member of the family, relaunched in Mexico in 2020 with a reworked recipe; the current label calls it an American Wheat Lager. It pours amber and noticeably hazy, with livelier carbonation than its sister beers and a generous head. The nose is lightly herbal and fresh, and the palate follows with lemon and orange zest over a soft, bready base and a gentle sweetness, finishing with low bitterness and a lingering citrus note.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheatcitrusybready
wheat
citrusy
bready
herbal
orange
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with soft herbal notes and a fresh, clean character typical of the wheat base.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Modelo Trigo

◎ Appearance

Modelo Trigo presents as amber with pronounced haze from wheat and yeast suspension. The pour generates a generous, persistent head with lively carbonation evident throughout the glass. Foam retention is notably strong, clinging to the glass walls as the level drops.

amber, hazyvigorous carbonationpersistent white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft herbal notes and a fresh, clean character typical of the wheat base. Subtle citrus—lemon particularly—emerges alongside light bread-grain undertones. The overall impression is light and inviting without aggressive hop intensity.

herbal, freshlemon zestsoft grain notes

◐ Taste

Entry brings moderate citrus sweetness with lemon and orange zest riding over a soft, bready maltiness. The mid-palate remains gentle, allowing the wheat grain and light sweetness to define the body. Bitterness is minimal, finishing clean with a lingering citrus note rather than resinous harshness.

citrus zestsoft, breadylow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately short, with citrus persistence replacing any residual sweetness. A clean departure with no harsh edges or alcohol warmth.

citrus lingerclean exit
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
77
Appearance
78
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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About Wheat Lager

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What is a Wheat Lager?

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