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Beer · Michelada (RTD)

Modelo Chelada Negra con Chile

Name: Modelo Chelada Negra con Chile
Brand: Grupo Modelo (imported by Crown Imports / Constellation Brands)

A michelada built on Modelo Negra — a richer, smoother dark lager with bold chile and lime

Grupo Modelo (imported by Crown Imports / Constellation Brands)

Distillery

Mexico

Country

3.50%

ABV

6.6/10

Rating

★★★★★

6.6/10

Mexico City, Mexico Est. 1925 3.50% ABV

Tasting Notes

Colour & Appearance

Dark red-brown

Nose & Aroma

Roasted caramel malt, chile pepper and bright lime

Palate & Taste

Richer and smoother than the standard cheladas thanks to the Negra dark-lager base, with bold chile heat, tangy lime and roasted malt depth

Finish

Warming, malty and savory

History & Background

Modelo Cheladas are ready-to-drink micheladas — the beloved Mexican mix of beer with tomato, lime, salt and chile, canned for convenience. Modelo Chelada has been the leading RTD michelada in the US for seven consecutive years with close to 70% dollar share of the category. The line has expanded steadily with fruit-and-chile flavours aimed at drinkers who want the michelada experience with zero prep.

Production & Maturation

Production Method

A Modelo cerveza base blended with michelada flavourings — tomato, salt, lime and, in the fruit variants, natural fruit and chile pepper flavours. Sold ready to drink, typically in 24oz single cans and variety 12-packs.

Aging & Maturation

None. Ready to drink chilled, ideally over ice with a salted rim.

Distillery

Grupo Modelo (imported by Crown Imports / Constellation Brands)

Founded

1925

Modelo Chelada Negra con Chile Price Guide 2026

Prices are indicative and may vary by retailer, store, and current stock. Last verified: July 2026.

United States Prices

New York $3.44

California $3.35

Illinois $3.23

Florida $3.08

Texas $2.99

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Chelada Negra con Chile different?

Unlike the other Cheladas, which use the golden Especial base, Negra con Chile is built on Modelo Negra — the Munich Dunkel-style dark lager. That gives it roasted caramel malt depth and a fuller, smoother body, combined with bold chile pepper and lime. It is the richest, most robust michelada in the range and a favourite of drinkers who find the standard cheladas too light.

Is Negra con Chile spicier than the other Cheladas?

It leans bolder on the chile than the fruit Cheladas, with the dark-malt base standing up to more heat. It is still balanced rather than extreme, but it is the most assertive of the savory micheladas in the line. ABV is 3.5%.

What food pairs with Chelada Negra con Chile?

The roasted malt and chile make it excellent with grilled and smoky food — carne asada, barbacoa, birria and barbecue. It also stands up to rich, saucy dishes like mole better than the lighter cheladas.

How should I serve it?

Over ice with a chile-salt rim and lime for the full effect, or straight from the cold can. Because of the malt depth it also drinks well slightly less icy than the fruit variants.

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About the Author

Shivam Sharma

I am the founder and editor of The Spirit Atlas. With a deep appreciation for fine spirits, I built this platform to be the most helpful and honest spirits guide for Indian readers — covering everything from Scotch and Indian single malts to rum, gin and tequila, along with prices across every major Indian state. My goal is simple: to make the world of spirits a little more approachable for everyone.

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Last updated: July 2026