Corona Can
Corona Extra is a light, crisp, and refreshing Mexican pale lager, famous worldwide and often served with a lime wedge. The canned version offers convenience and portability.
Corona Extra, brewed by Grupo Modelo in Mexico since 1925, is one of the best-selling imported beers globally. It's an American-style pale lager known for its smooth taste, light body, and subtle hop bitterness. While traditionally associated with its clear glass bottle, the canned version provides the same refreshing experience in a more durable, light-protected, and easily transportable format. It evokes feelings of relaxation, beaches, and sunshine, making it a popular choice for social gatherings and warm weather. The signature ritual of adding a lime wedge is often practiced even when drinking from the can to enhance its crisp citrus notes.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale straw to light gold, clear, with moderate white head that dissipates relatively quickly.
Aroma: Subtle notes of sweet malt (often corn-like), a hint of grassy or herbal hops, and sometimes a faint fruity ester.
Taste: Light-bodied and crisp. Mild sweetness from the malt and adjuncts (corn/rice), very low hop bitterness, clean finish. Often described as slightly skunky when from the clear bottle (less of an issue with cans). The flavour profile is relatively neutral, making it highly drinkable.
Food Pairings
Mexican Cuisine: Tacos, nachos, quesadillas, ceviche.
Spicy Food: Helps cool the palate.
Light Dishes: Salads, grilled chicken, seafood (especially grilled fish).
Serving Suggestions
Serve Ice Cold: Ideally between 3-5°C (37-41°F).
Lime Wedge: The iconic way to serve Corona. Squeeze the lime into the opening of the can or glass and push it in. This adds acidity and enhances the crispness.
Interesting Facts
First brewed in Mexico City in 1925 by Cervecería Modelo.
The name "Corona" means "Crown" in Spanish, reflected on its label.
It's one of the top-selling imported beers in many countries worldwide.
The tradition of serving with lime is debated – theories range from sanitizing the bottle rim, warding off flies, to simply enhancing the flavour. Regardless of origin, it's now integral to the brand experience.