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Modelo Trigo

Grupo Modelo
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🌍 Mexico · Wheat Lager · One of 1 Wheat Lagers in hopIQ

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%
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
no reading yet
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
no reading yet
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Wheat Lager.
Hop character
citrusy
herbal
orange
Malt character
wheat
bready
Distinctive notes
hazy
smooth drinking
Fermentation & yeast
clean

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Modelo Trigo

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Stein
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Modelo Trigo

About Wheat Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Wheat Lager?

Wheat Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Wheat Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same wheat, hazy, citrusy character as Modelo Trigo will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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