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Beer · Michelada (RTD)

Modelo Chelada Pina Picante

Name: Modelo Chelada Pina Picante
Brand: Grupo Modelo (imported by Crown Imports / Constellation Brands)

Juicy pineapple, mild chile peppers and Mexican beer in a spicy michelada-style can

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

Cloudy golden-yellow

Nose & Aroma

Sweet ripe pineapple, a warm chile tingle and light lager

Palate & Taste

Sweet-and-spicy with juicy pineapple up front, a gentle chile heat and a savory-saline michelada base

Finish

Fruity, warming and lightly spicy

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 Pina Picante 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

Is Modelo Chelada Pina Picante spicy?

It has a mild, warming chile heat rather than an aggressive one — 'picante' here means a gentle tingle that balances the sweet pineapple. It is built to be sweet-and-spicy and refreshing, not punishing. At 3.5% ABV it is an easy-drinking flavoured michelada.

Who is the fruit Chelada range for?

The fruit-and-chile Cheladas like Pina Picante are for drinkers who want a sweeter, bolder, dessert-adjacent take on the michelada with zero prep. Purists tend to prefer the savory Chelada Especial or a DIY mix, but the fruit variants are hugely popular for parties and hot afternoons.

How should I drink Chelada Pina Picante?

Serve it ice cold straight from the 24oz can, or over ice with a chile-salt (Tajin) rim to amplify the sweet-spicy character. A wedge of fresh lime brightens it up.

What is the ABV of the fruit Cheladas?

The fruit Cheladas including Pina Picante are 3.5% ABV, the same as the original Chelada Especial. For a much stronger fruit michelada, Modelo Chelada Suprema is the 8% ABV option.

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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