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Montejo

Grupo Modelo
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🌍 Mexico · Mexican Lager · One of 31 Mexican Lagers in hopIQ

Montejo was launched in 1960 by Cervecería Yucateca in Mérida to mark the brewery's sixtieth anniversary and is named after the city's founder, Francisco de Montejo. Grupo Modelo acquired the brand in 1979, and since 2017 it has again been brewed in Yucatán, at the new Cervecería Yucateca in Hunucmá. It is a light golden lager with a clean aroma of pale malt and grain; the body is light yet rounded, with a soft malt sweetness, little bitterness and a crisp, refreshing finish.

ABV
4.5%
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 Mexican Lager.
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Montejo

◎ Appearance

Montejo presents a light golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucency. The head forms quickly and maintains moderate retention, with fine bubbles creating delicate lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is visibly active, contributing to the beer's crisp visual presentation.

light goldenclear and brightfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is clean and straightforward, dominated by pale malt and cereal grain notes with a subtle sweetness. There is minimal hop character, allowing the grainy foundation to occupy the foreground. The overall aromatic profile is approachable and unpretentious, inviting immediate consumption.

pale maltcereal grainsoft sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, slightly rounded body that belies its delicate structure. Soft malt sweetness emerges early and carries through the mid-palate without becoming cloying. Bitterness is restrained and barely perceptible, leaving the focus on the grain's gentle character and smooth texture.

light bodymalt sweetnesslow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with bitterness receding quickly to leave a clean palate. The aftertaste remains briefly dry and grainy, encouraging another sip.

crisp finishdry aftertaste
74
hopIQ score
Aroma
73
Taste
74
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Montejo

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 Montejo

About Mexican Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Mexican Lager?

Mexican 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 Mexican Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same crisp, refreshing, light character as Montejo will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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