Corona, properly branded "Corona Extra," is a popular beer that is brewed in Mexico and sold in 159 countries around the world.Grupo Modelo: About Groupo Modelo It is the best selling beer in Mexico and the number one imported beer in the United States. Corona has been manufactured by Grupo Model since its inception in 1925 and is currently produced at their seven different locations. It is only available in bottles and has never been sold in kegs.
Nutritional Information
- Ingredients: Water, barley, hops and yeast
- 4.6% alcohol by volume
- 148 calories per 12 ounce serving
- 13.99g carbohydrates per 12 ounce servingBeer100.com: Beer Calories, Beer Alcohol, Beer Carb Content
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Manufacturer
Grupo Modelo
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Grupo Modelo has seven different locations in Mexico
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First sold in 1925
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Mexican stock exchange
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Best selling beer in Mexico
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2008 market share for imported beer
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Corona is the only mainstream beer to be sold with a painted on label instead of a paper label
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Commonly served with lime and salt
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Not available in draft, bottles only
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First imported to the Unites States in 1979
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Bottles are air blown (by machine)
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Sold in 159 countries
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Other beers made by Grupo Modelo
Corona Light, Modelo Especial, Modelo Light, Victoria, Negra Modelo, Pacifico, Estrella, Leon and Montejo
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Almost 4 million bottles are produced daily byFabrica Nacional de Molduras in Mexico City
