Modelo Especial vs Negra - Which is Better?

[@StormbladeX69]

Negra. It's not even a question. Since I tried it the night I saw your Negra Review, it has become one of my favorite Beers period! 🎉 🥂 🍻

[@BeerBrackets]

So happy that our review led to you discovering a beer you love!

[@nickkonstantin8580]

It's funny, I tried the Negra for the first time last week too after watching their review and could not agree more about how it's superior to the Especial. I have to go a little bit more out of the way here to get it, but very worth it.

[@ianglass9426]

The Negra is so much better but I understand why some people like like the lighter beer. I love darker beers, more flavor.

[@BeerBrackets]

We tend to love dark beers too, so I'm sure that played a big part in the decisions we made while doing this vs battle.

[@jimnelson7316]

Just getting caught up on your last few videos, moving the Modelo series here. Super fun vs battle! I think you're right that a lot of people don't know how good the Modelo Negra is. Which is such a shame. I find it's even better in a can, but that's me.

[@BeerBrackets]

As always, thanks for watching and for the kind words Jim! It’s funny, neither of us can get the canned version of Negra but we’re so curious to try it.

[@distlledbrewedreviewed]

I'm all Negra. Nice breakdown my friends.

[@BeerBrackets]

Thanks for watching! Cheers 🍻

[@ronaldtheriot]

The differences are weird. I give the edge to Negra.

[@DoloGomez]

Great great great review. Negra is my favorite beer. So smooth. Tasty. Light. Crisp. A little more kick at 5.4.

[@BeerBrackets]

Thanks for the kind words! 🍻

[@ianglass9426]

You need to try the Rochefort 10, best trappist beer out there.

[@BeerBrackets]

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[@MorningStation1988]

I would have to go with the Negra too if comparing side by side, but it's not that easy to find here in Canada like Joe said. Wish they had better distribution here, would be a huge seller.

[@BeerBrackets]

I know! It’s next to impossible to find here in 🇨🇦 Such a shame.

[@mixedbaggolfer11]

I have both in my garage fridge. Especial when I first get home. Negra during dinner. Good video, gentlemen!

[@BeerBrackets]

Cheers and thanks for watching! Negra does pair perfectly with food, it’s so true.

[@sergior1502]

There are 3 more versions, the pure malt one, the amber one and the wheat one, I don't know if they are for sale there, they are rare to find here in Mexico

[@BeerBrackets]

Pure malt sounds amazing. Wish I could’ve those here in Canada

[@jesamani75]

I like both but for me it all depends on the weather if its hot like summer ill do the Especial very cold and for nice cold weather like auttum here in North Mexico ill do the Negra,but i like both when ever if there is no other.

[@MokuNui808]

Wat about modelo oro? Thoughts?

[@BeerBrackets]

I can’t get that one in Canada unfortunately, but read up on it and it sound delicious. Do you prefer it over the especial?

[@mplscarsales6652]

Fun fact the negra has black bottle to block any light so the taste don’t change .my 1st choice is negra for a treat for myself few bucks more then especial and the especial I’ll share with freinds family .

[@BeerBrackets]

Love fun beer facts!

[@traceyalexander2162]

I may have missed it, but what is your height?

[@BeerBrackets]

Never been mentioned actually! I’m 12 pint glasses tall

[@StormbladeX69]

Ales, what's the shirt you are wearing in this video? 🤔

[@BeerBrackets]

It's a beer T-shirt that my wife got for me when we started the channel. It says "Team work" and there are 3 pints on the front of it. Not sure exactly where she got it.

[@StormbladeX69]

@@BeerBrackets Thanks for the reply! 🎉 BTW I'm currently a "Beer 🍻 EXPLORER"! 🎉

[@BeerBrackets]

You are the Ultimate Beer Explorer my friend! Thank you so much for all your support. We really appreciate you. Stay tuned. We are working on something special for you. Cheers!! 🍻

[@StormbladeX69]

@@BeerBrackets >>>insert Excited gif here

[@GeorgeFrehley]

I'm a mexican in Mexico City. We are really used to drink both, but I usually avoid Negra because it's more likely to get really drunk 🤣🤣 Victoria and Modelo Especial are waaaay more usual than Negra and even Corona. Somebody already told you about Indio, but I usually won't drink Cuauhtémoc-Moctezuma beers, really don't like it.

[@BeerBrackets]

Haha yeah that extra percent of alcohol will definitely sneak up on you! What are some of your favorites? I’ve spent a lot of time in Mexico and really enjoy the beer culture there. What do you think of Bohemia?

[@TimothyBall-mv3lp]

10/12/2024. Joe and [A] this is fun, but beer should be done with food. My suggestion is do this with a plain pizza. Omit all meat just the crust tomato sauce and a mild cheese. I love this beer with Pizza.

[@BeerBrackets]

Such a great suggestion! We did an episode pairing beer with pizza and had a ton of fun doing it. It’s on our long list of things we’d love to explore if we had more time.

[@funkaz]

5:55 might want to be careful pronouncing negra bro

[@jakeperillo8046]

Negra all the way! although the especial is pretty damn good too

[@BeerBrackets]

Pretty damn good!

[@NFLJimmy90]

Negra for sure but they both are good regular. Modelo is good for the summer.

[@BeerBrackets]

Very true!

[@foxsermon]

If you really like "Negra Modelo".... you should try "Bohemia Oscura" and "Noche Buena Bock", those beers are way better than "Negra Modelo" .... Cheers.

[@BeerBrackets]

Can’t get either of those in Canada unfortunately, but have heard great things from other viewers! Will make sure to give them a try next time I’m in Mexico. Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@trekkie1701e]

​@@BeerBrackets obscura is good, but the regular Bohemia might be my favorite beer. It is a Czech style pilsner, but it is almost like a less malty hells, it's the hoppyiest cerveza.

[@evanlanpher2077]

“Quite a few…… quite a few surprises.” Oh okay 😅

[@qualitytraders5333]

As a European it makes me kind of anxious seeing beer without foam. Negra Modelo is different from Modelo Especial. Like compairing "tasting beer" with "drinking beer".

[@BeerBrackets]

It is a really unsettling sight, isn’t it??

[@ricardokowalski1579]

Get your hands on some Pacifico. Bottle. Never the can. It's the best beer in Mexico. Trust me dude. Negra is good, but not my cup of tea.

[@BeerBrackets]

Love Pacifico! Never seen it for sale here in Canada but have had it a bunch of times in Mexico.

[@ril850_1]

Negra hands down.....

[@Revelrevan]

Negra Modelo just like my grandpa

[@chrisperez1650]

These guys are so fake! Their scores do not match what they were saying

[@BeerBrackets]

I know, right? We’re the worst

[@majalca03]

Comparing Modelo Especial to NEGRA MODELO, is comparing apples to oranges. It's dumb. If you're going to compare Negra Modelo to anything it should be to it's oldest and main competitor in Mexico (available in the US also), Indio, from Cuauhtemoc Moctezuma. Both of them are excellent beers.