Louisiana Beer Reviews: Modelo Especial (duo review)

4.6% alcohol. 160 calories. Introduced in 1925. Brewed in Mexico, by Grupo Modelo.
"Brewed as a model of what good beer should be, this rich, full-flavored Pilsner-style Lager delivers a crisp, refreshing taste."
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[@BlakeSuperior_Beats]

This is my go-to brew when I’m at a Mexican restaurant. Even better when they have it on draft!

[@ronaldtheriot]

Oh! I'd love to try the draft version, Blake!

[@mykeygostupid]

🇲🇽 🇺🇸 Modelo is good 🍻

[@ronaldtheriot]

That's for sure. Thanks for watching, Mikey Palomarez. I appreciate it!

[@drewpowell8874]

Just had one this evening. Solid Beer

[@jordyallen7615]

I just recently tried Modelo, and man have I been missing out on a good beer.👍

[@ronaldtheriot]

Have you ever tried the Modelo Negra? Thanks for watching, James Allen. I appreciate it!

[@jordyallen7615]

@@ronaldtheriot I haven't, but I will when I find some.

[@foodquig]

Of all the beers I tasted on trips to Mexico this was my favorite...

[@ronaldtheriot]

Have you had any of the Mexican dark lagers?

[@foodquig]

I had Modelo Negro and didn't like it as much as the Especial, or Corona, or Sol... After trying a few I settled on Especial.

[@orlandolara6732]

You should taste pacifico

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

One of very few beers that doesn’t have that bite you get from low quality beer. This is pleasant from beginning to end. Nothing to complain about at all. I’m very surprised

[@ronaldtheriot]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it, Michael Smith!

[@JosephAlanMeador]

Nice review fellas! Drinking a Modelo watching this. It’s a good beer. Now I have to try it vs Olde English ahaha! My jaw dropped when you said that, was a nice twist in the video. Also agree Modelo Negra is great.

[@ronaldtheriot]

I adore Modelo Negra! Thanks for watching, JoeAlan Music. I appreciate it!

[@bayca3945]

Best beer review chanel . modelo is my favorite mexican beer. But i have noticed that the can version tastes different . ill much rather have the glass version in any of its presentations 12oz 24 or 32

[@ronaldtheriot]

Thanks! My friend, David, says that canned & bottled beers taste different. Thanks for watching, Bay CA. I appreciate it!

[@Humble-iq5ue]

Everything in glass taste better

[@BlazeHazeHTX]

Awesome review! Modelo is all i drink. Ive tried many different beers but i seem to always go back haha

[@ronaldtheriot]

Hey, you may as well go back to what you enjoy, right? Thanks for watching, Solo Duran. I appreciate it!

[@georgemartinez9084]

When beer makes you reminesen about the good old days when everything was pure, good, and cheap..that is some good beer.

[@ronaldtheriot]

You're surely right!

[@Hbm1923]

I’m enjoying a Modelo right now watching this. I love the moment at @3:31 where you can recall the exact last time you saw pearl, all the way back in 97. Your memory on things is very impressive I’ve noticed it on multiple reviews.

[@ronaldtheriot]

Oh, thanks. I guess that memory really helped me with my career as a history teacher.

[@johnsee70]

There’s a big difference between the glass and the can Night and day

[@ronaldtheriot]

I've not noticed that. Thanks for watching, johnsee70. I appreciate it!

[@wille.kepley4645]

For the American market, Constellation Brands produces their own version of this beer - not Grupo Modelo. CB operates two breweries in Mexico and plans to build a third in Mexicali.

[@ronaldtheriot]

It's so confusing, William!

[@kyanders08]

You guys did this beer a solid. Great unbiased review. If you can find it, try the Bohemia Pilsner. I am blessed I can find it in San Diego. I am yet to find a food it does not pair well with.

[@ronaldtheriot]

Oh, yes. We just LOVE Bohemia, kyanders08. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!

[@moonrun2]

Thanks Mr. Ron and David for the nostalgia. Another great duo beer review.

[@ronaldtheriot]

You're welcome, and thanks so much, John Martin. I appreciate you watching!

[@user-rq7tt7qv6x]

Great review and beer!

[@ronaldtheriot]

I agree! Thanks for watching, D. I appreciate it!

[@danielcrowell8143]

That’s something I really like about jay he keeps his channel clean 🧽

[@ronaldtheriot]

For the most part. Thanks, Daniel.

[@ChrisSmith-hy7nb]

My favourite Mexican beer. So flavourful yet not heavy on the stomach. Always keep a suit case of 24 on hand...even better on draft!

[@ronaldtheriot]

Do you like the Modelo Negra?

[@ChrisSmith-hy7nb]

@@ronaldtheriot I’ve yet to try it sadly. I’ve heard from many that it’s very good.

[@Eturnal718]

I also like Modelo Especial a lot! Unfortunately I can't beer as much as I used to because I take medication but before I did, I used to drink it pretty often. Great review!

[@ronaldtheriot]

Yes, with taking medication, one has to be oh so very careful, Eturnal 718. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!

[@jimharbin9441]

In the late 70's early 80's I drank my fair share of Pearl and Lone Star working construction along the Texas coast. At the time it was what it was, good cheap beer. Now IMO it's just cheap beer. Cheers gentlemen.

[@ronaldtheriot]

Yeah, I have noticed that there is something not as good with the current Pearl, compared to those 1997 long-neck bottles.

[@guysmith9353]

I really like the flavor of Modelo over other similar lagers (although Miller High Life is king in my book). It's a tad pricey around here, but I still pick up 3 packs of the 24 oz cans on occasion. Cheers to you both!

[@ronaldtheriot]

I have the same feelings about it. Cheers, back to you, Guy!

[@richierick96]

Found your chanel recently and have been enjoying you guys reviews! Keep it up, love from New Orleans. One thing for sure is Louisiana knows what’s some good beers 🍻 Cheers

[@ronaldtheriot]

Greetings to you, in New Orleans, and you might enjoy our FB group, Alcohol Legs. Thanks for watching, Ricardo Siguenza. I appreciate it! Cheers, back to you!

[@blueboy1183]

Good Beer!! Great Review Enjoyed!! I like this beer A is a good Rating!!

[@ronaldtheriot]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, BB, and I do appreciate your support!

[@jorgemartinez4166]

You two guy’s Saben que es una Cerveza 🍺 de calidad Por sus ingredientes, y Sabor!

[@ronaldtheriot]

Thanks for watching, Jorge martinez. I appreciate it!

[@hazelenoch]

The official beer of the ufc! Do you watch combat sports?

[@ronaldtheriot]

I have to admit that I do not watch them.

[@skreviewer-3494]

I really enjoy this beer. I am drinking it tonight out of bottles .

[@ronaldtheriot]

Yes, it's always so enjoyable.

[@dalkri5546]

I prefer Corona but this definitely tastes higher quality. Modelo has more of a "beer" flavor whereas Corona to me tastes like corn bread. If I had to pick a beer that Modelo reminds me of it would be Budweiser.

[@ronaldtheriot]

I also prefer Modelo Especial over Corona Extra, but not by a wide margin.

[@LuisMtzRubioOBR]

Great Review

[@ronaldtheriot]

Thanks, Luis!

[@BackWoodsBillyCraftBeerReviews]

I believe what your are noticing, in regards to your comment about how you feel Mexican beers taste better. Is the YEAST Mexican Lager yeast is similar to Pac-Man Yeast.. Which basically ferments more of the sugars. Thus its well attenuated, & has a clean crisp taste. Other than that Mexican Brewers take their cue from America which is influenced by Germany. Modelo Especial is an Adjunct Pilsner Lager. I hear you guy's talking about rice in beer although you did not mention the adjunct in this one it is CORN. Mexican beers utilize corn as their adjunct ingredient. Nice Review Guy's... I Have Like Button Cheers

[@ronaldtheriot]

You're right, Billy. They used corn starch, but have you noticed than Mexican corn flour is very different from American corn flour? Thanks so much for your support, and cheers, back to you!

[@doblevaso3561]

@@ronaldtheriot well you can say that the original corn stalk was found in Mexico City and then brought up North America and over seas to the rest of the world

[@ronaldtheriot]

@@doblevaso3561 that's interesting.

[@kimbalxyz2]

I really like Modelo Dark ! Back around 1981-1984 Lowenbrau, both light and dark was a great beer. At the time it was priced about the same as Budweiser, and to me was much better. Now in 2018 same area as I was in in the early eighties, I never see Lowenbrau. It looks as though it is still being made, wonder why it has disappeared from my area ? I would go as far to say that Lowenbrau as it was in the early 1980"s was as good as a lot of the so called craft beers of today ! Any one still drinking Lowenbrau in 2018 ? If so, how is it, how would it compare to today's craft beers ? Thanks

[@ronaldtheriot]

I remember those two Lowenbrau offerings, back them, contract-brewed, by Miller. There is still Lowenbrau, but it depends upon where it is being imported.

[@andresnoneya]

5:54 absolutely corona is Skunky ass beer! Great review gonna sub

[@ronaldtheriot]

I appreciate you watching, Andres NoneYa. I appreciate it!

[@1qwasz12]

Please list IBUs. It's the most important info I use when buying a non-IPA.

[@ronaldtheriot]

Yes, and I can't list them, if I don't know them.

[@pilsenmexican]

Modelo is top of the line Mexican beer 🍺 better than XX and Corona

[@ronaldtheriot]

Have you ever tried Bohemia?

[@pilsenmexican]

@@ronaldtheriot bohemia Lmaooooo sounds like a disease. But to answer your question no I haven't.

[@lukethedrifter9878]

Haven’t seen Lowenbrau in a long time. Y’all still getting it down there?

[@ronaldtheriot]

I found it, once, and that was in Manhattan, in 2010. I never saw it, again.

[@eddienicholsonjr6080]

I love this video , ! Cheers 🍻 drinking 10 barrel brewing co Pub Beer tonight

[@ronaldtheriot]

I bet we would love that beer.

[@chrisrivas922]

Models all day 💯

[@ronaldtheriot]

I never get tired of it. Thanks for watching, Chris Rivas. I appreciate it!

[@revenga54]

Personally, I think Modelo is the best Mexican beer hands down. The micheladas are quite good too.

[@ronaldtheriot]

I'd like to try some more of their michelada varieties. Thanks for watching, Veil The Mage. I appreciate it!

[@randybridges7365]

Awesome beer

[@ronaldtheriot]

Yes, and I am also a Pacifico fan.

[@distlledbrewedreviewed]

I have 3 modelo beers I need to review. Just need to get some help because they are 24 oz cans and I want to compare all three together. Cheers!

[@ronaldtheriot]

Whew! That's a lot of beer, billy! Cheers, back to you!

[@davidarthur7977]

Modero is my favourite Mexican beer 🍺

[@ronaldtheriot]

You mean Modelo?

[@joshwoehler8773]

The first letter is the month A=Jan B=Feb C=March the next 2 digits are the day of that month the 4th digit is the year as far as a bottling or canning date is concerned.

[@ronaldtheriot]

Oh, okay. Thanks, Josh!

[@sdee3083]

Try corona familiar or Pacifico in bottle

[@ronaldtheriot]

Yes, I have done that, for both. Thanks for watching, S Dee. I appreciate it!

[@sdee3083]

@@ronaldtheriot just watched them yesterday!

[@paum9359]

Great review of this beer, i like it as well, i think i gave it a B+. I do prefer the negra modelo though but it serves a purpose as being better than the negra with spicy food.

[@ronaldtheriot]

Ah, with spicy food. Yes, due to it's lighter body. Thanks, Pau!

[@joeomalley2835]

I'm not big on Corona at all, but I like Modelo Especial quite a bit. Is that weird?

[@ronaldtheriot]

I don't think it's weird.

[@wizkhalifa4333]

If your Mexican you already know that’s the only beer we drink.

[@ronaldtheriot]

Oh, I think Mexicans drink more than just this. Thanks for watching, MERK Legend. I appreciate it!

[@wizkhalifa4333]

Ronald Theriot no problem I just drank 2 pints of this beer it’s great.

[@ExplicitMexican]

Modelo in a can. Corona ( caguama ) familiar. Tecate Light in a can. Sol clamato for BBQs.

[@sinisterrayne89]

I don't get why it has such a bad rating on ratebeer truthfully this is my go-to

[@ronaldtheriot]

Yeah, those scores don't make sense to me.

[@georgemartinez9084]

I think Mexican beers are nostalgic. They remind us of old western movies, of what the bad guys drank. I am not saying Mexican people are bad guys. I am just saying I would imagine Mexican bandidos drinking Victoria beer. I know this sounds ridiculous.

[@ronaldtheriot]

It doesn't sound totally ridiculous. Thanks for watching, George Martinez. I appreciate it!

[@Nik2555]

Seen these loss of time in my local off license in the Uk. I always thought it would be a bit crap but thought I’d try it, don’t think it’s quite a pilsner like you said but inthouhhht it was a really nice lager, not really sweet, it’s good 👍 when it’s hot and sunny I’ll be gettin a few to have in an ice bucket on the balcony

[@ronaldtheriot]

I'm glad you liked it, and I bet you would love the Modelo Negra. Thanks for watching, Nik2555. I appreciate it!

[@brianlayne9742]

Great duo as always.. you should do a duo of Famosa if you can get it.. cheers!

[@ronaldtheriot]

I would like to, but Famosa is VERY rare, in Louisiana. Cheers, back to you!

[@brianlayne9742]

@@ronaldtheriot How about Miller Genuine Draft for a duo...? You two are awesome together!

[@brianlayne9742]

Ron PM me with your email.. maybe I can send you beer via New York metro area Schaefer , I can get Famosa here too!

[@ronaldtheriot]

Brian, you can connect to me in Alcohol Legs, on FB. That's the easiest way.

[@lawnbeautician7055]

Really good beer

[@ronaldtheriot]

I agree. Thanks for watching, Lawn Beautician. I appreciate it!

[@tonyperkis9561]

Drinking a modelo now. Drink the bottles and have gotten good at opening with foil on top.

[@ronaldtheriot]

Good ole Modelo Especial. Thanks for watching, Aunt Jemima. I appreciate it!

[@ashtonburgess9569]

Gold ole corn beer

[@ronaldtheriot]

Yes, it's much nicer than Busch, in my opinion.

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

Pacifico & Carta Blanca still my two Mexican favorites...🍻

[@ronaldtheriot]

I can understand that!

[@8Jallin]

Carta Blanca es pipi de perro

[@warnervemusic]

and yes.... It is WAY better than Corona!!!! I thought the same thing man.

[@ronaldtheriot]

I love Modelo. Do you like Modelo Negra? Thanks for watching, Castle Lantern Studio. I appreciate it!

[@ralphfiligenzi8714]

I do enjoy Modelo Especial from time to time.I also think this is better than Corona which I do like.The last time I had Modelo Especial was about 3 years ago in a 22 oz. clear bottle and it was skunked. I'll stick with cans.

[@ronaldtheriot]

Ah, yes, they still sell those big clear bottles, here, but they've grown to 24-oz. ones.

[@rudylira2928]

A must beer 🇲🇽

[@ronaldtheriot]

Do you like Modelo Negra? Thanks for watching, Rudy Lira. I appreciate it!

[@squiremuldoon5462]

If you like this beer now, somehow it taste even better when you are south of the border, I was pounding big bottles of Victoria in Puebla Mexico and down there that stuff was so creamy and tasty, if you have the means and the courage, go to Mexico City. Salud

[@ronaldtheriot]

I really do believe that the Mexican ones are better than the ones intended for USA export, because I have had Mexican beers, in Mexico, herself, and it tasted much better.

[@squiremuldoon5462]

It might be because any beer imported into the US is pasteurized, which is also why euro beers dont taste as great here.

[@jordanbaker3283]

Modelo is good. Great Review!

[@ronaldtheriot]

I agree, and thanks. I appreciate you watching, Jordan Baker!

[@JRGilly6694]

A modelo is one of the best beer to have with a meal... second best Mexican beer right next to Dos XX's

[@ronaldtheriot]

What about Tecate? Thanks for watching, Gilbert Leyba. I appreciate it!

[@Chaz4543]

Tastewise, to me the American lager than matches up best with this is the Michelob Original Lager. Similar to how the Amber Bock matches up with the Modelo Negra.

[@ronaldtheriot]

I'd go along with that.

[@cs1992]

Interesting. Mich original, imho, has much more malt and hop profile than this.

[@jjvilla5257]

Yeah....I give this one a A too!

[@ronaldtheriot]

Excellent!

[@chrisnanney1095]

It's good but I don't get the premium price? $16.99 for a 12 pack of bottles. Would probably order at a restaurant but won't purchase again unless the price drops considerably.

[@ronaldtheriot]

I agree, Chris.

[@slumpgodddshivaaa2566]

Is it just me or Modelo on bottle taste different then modelo on Can?! I prefer modelo on bottle taste better .

[@ronaldtheriot]

I've noticed no differences. Thanks for watching, SlumpGoddd Shivaaa. I appreciate it!

[@lillyanimedeathfire1146]

I love modelo ascents

[@ronaldtheriot]

Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.

[@carlosestevan3057]

I love this Mexican beer

[@ronaldtheriot]

I'm glad you enjoy it, and thanks for watching, Carlos Estevan. I appreciate it!

[@tlc6912]

Favorite Mexican beer by far. This would be a good every day beer, too, but being an import,(whether that is true or not) it's a little too expensive. Good review!

[@ronaldtheriot]

Yeah, these Mexican beers are never really value priced, except for the TJ Mexican lager, sold at Trader Joe's. Thanks for watching, TLC 69. I appreciate it!

[@AST-erisked]

...Its better than Corona... Half of Mexico liked that...

[@ronaldtheriot]

Ha-ha.

[@chrisdickey4641]

Can you review Duff beer? Just kidding Schlitz plus water. Remember that Wheaties beer I never did see it...anyways Modelo is easy drinking a little watery.

[@ronaldtheriot]

I've always enjoyed Modelo.

[@Unsung_Earth]

5:20 drinking starts

[@ronaldtheriot]

Yes.

[@sinisterrayne89]

I usually can smash one of those or a Victoria beer no problem they're my favorite beers our pacifico

[@ronaldtheriot]

Pacifico is great.

[@jordangomez674]

Check out Modelo Time its a funny vid.

[@ronaldtheriot]

I might have to do that. Thanks for watching, Jordan Gomez. I appreciate it!

[@ronnies6811]

The prices you guys always give are so cheap compared to what I pay here in NY. I gotta get outta this place

[@ronaldtheriot]

"We gotta get outta this place, if it's the last thing, we ever do!" Well, Illinois & Wisconsin kills our prices. Thanks for watching, Ronnie S. I appreciate it!

[@METALITHrevetments]

I find Modelo Especial to be very drinkable and smooth but I don't think it has much flavor. I do like their Negro beer but it has to be fresh...seems to go stale quickly.

[@ronaldtheriot]

You're right- freshness is key! Thanks for watching, METALITHrevetments!

[@dezknutz1761]

How come in all the commercials the beer seem like it's only made for Spanish people

[@ronaldtheriot]

I don't know. Thanks for watching, dez knutz. I appreciate it!

[@dennishayes65]

I like Modelo better than Corona too !

[@ronaldtheriot]

Yes, it's the winner. Thanks for watching, Dennis Hayes. I appreciate it!

[@texascowboy6662]

Best beer ever

[@ronaldtheriot]

I'm glad you enjoy it, Texas Cowboy, and thanks for watching. I appreciate it!

[@texascowboy6662]

@@ronaldtheriot You welcome sir

[@_D3VOE_]

Are they at a fire department?

[@ronaldtheriot]

Thanks for watching, D3VOE. I appreciate it!

[@iambrizko]

Why is Rick Rubin reviewing beer?

[@ronaldtheriot]

Oh, I guess he's looking to branch out, as he's gotten older. Thanks for watching, Suicidemouse. I appreciate it!

[@iambrizko]

Ronald Theriot he truly is a master of all trades! (Love the reviews, btw)

[@jhpvids]

A lot of these Mexican beers follow some of the Euro model in brewing beers. In my view.

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

They and the u.s follow the German style of beer

[@ronaldtheriot]

They certainly do.

[@ronaldtheriot]

That's true, to a large extent.

[@Chriselchingon23]

It's modelo time foo.

[@ronaldtheriot]

Excellent! Thanks for watching, Chriselchingon23. I appreciate it!

[@blakealford6520]

Think about it Mexicans take more pride idk why don't why we don't but but both good beers. PBR or double ipa or modela

[@ronaldtheriot]

I am glad you watching our video. Thanks for watching, Blake Alford. I appreciate it!

[@JamieMac203]

Gotta try Sol mexican beer!!! 🍺 even better then modelo

[@ronaldtheriot]

Ah, yes! We did a duo video review, on it! Thanks for watching, Jamie Mac. I appreciate it!

[@Johnmckeone]

Nice SPAM!

[@ronaldtheriot]

Thanks for watching, John Mckeone. I appreciate it!

[@blakealford6520]

Steel drink Coors all day ever day

[@ronaldtheriot]

I loved Coors, Blake.

[@Unsung_Earth]

5:35 anti climax 😁

[@ronaldtheriot]

Sometimes, that happens. Thanks for watching, Earth__Lin. I appreciate it!

[@erichauck5747]

Modelo negra is good

[@ronaldtheriot]

Boy, that's for sure!

[@chrisdickey4641]

It's good, but it's overrated. It's so popular I can't stand in its way.

[@ronaldtheriot]

What about Modelo Negra?

[@chrisdickey4641]

@@ronaldtheriot It may be your best option at any given time. Widely available and delicious.

[@perlapearls9031]

We should get Donald Trump's drunk with modelos ...maybe he will eez up

[@ronaldtheriot]

Maybe, so. Thanks for watching, Perla Villafana. I appreciate it!

[@Snowman8frosty]

Mexican beers are good on 100 degree day but nothing special

[@ronaldtheriot]

I like them. Thanks for watching, Snowman -8. I appreciate it!

[@nonamebleak]

Modelo always tasted like blood me to. I’ll pass

[@ronaldtheriot]

That's certainly a flavor I've never associated with it.

[@nonamebleak]

@@ronaldtheriot yes... Akin to iron

[@DiabloMEX-AMERICAN669]

haaaaa sucks for youuuuu MODELO TIME !!!

[@Humble-iq5ue]

Modelo is the best out of Corona and Pacifica

[@ronaldtheriot]

Have you ever tried the Modelo Negra? Thanks for watching, Humble 9300. I appreciate it!

[@ckdd8891]

Modelo is crap beer. That's why they are trying to play on politics now. I've drank modelo for over 20 years and now I won't touch it.

[@ronaldtheriot]

Politics? Thanks for watching, CKD D. I appreciate it!

[@AdrianGarcia-tn8zs]

Corona and modelo is the same stuff buddies

[@ronaldtheriot]

And, yet, they have different specs, from each other. Thanks for watching, Adrian Garcia. I appreciate it!

[@josemagdaleno2181]

Not even close

[@Dr.BenDoverM.D]

2022 o have the times changed

[@ronaldtheriot]

Yes. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.