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Negra Modelo

Grupo Modelo
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🌍 Mexico · Vienna Lager · One of 38 Vienna Lagers in hopIQ

A Vienna Lager from Mexico with rich malt character, subtle caramel notes, and balanced hop bitterness. Medium-bodied and smooth with a clean, dry finish that makes it highly drinkable.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber10
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Vienna Lager.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
malty
caramel
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Negra Modelo

◎ Appearance

Negra Modelo presents a deep amber to copper hue characteristic of the Vienna Lager style. The beer displays excellent clarity with a fine white head that maintains moderate retention. Carbonation appears well-balanced, producing a steady stream of fine bubbles.

deep ambercopper-huedclearwhite head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with inviting malt-forward character, showcasing prominent toasted grain and subtle caramel sweetness. Light noble hop notes provide gentle floral undertones without overwhelming the malt profile. Clean fermentation character allows the Vienna malt complexity to shine through.

toasted maltcaramelnoble hopsbread

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and malty with rich bread and biscuit flavors developing across the mid-palate. Subtle caramel sweetness balances the restrained 20 IBU hop bitterness, creating an approachable and well-integrated flavor experience. The medium body provides satisfying substance without heaviness.

maltycaramel-sweetbalancedcrisp

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, allowing the toasted grain character to linger briefly on the palate. Overall impression leaves a refreshing, highly drinkable quality that invites another sip.

drycleanrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
81
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Negra Modelo

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–9°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 Negra Modelo

About Vienna Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Vienna Lager?

Vienna 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 Vienna Lager

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

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