Modelo Chelada Suprema Tropcal

Modelo Chelada Suprema Tropical sits in the flavored lager category, where a light, crisp base beer is blended with fruit-forward and citrus-style flavoring rather than being brewed for hop or malt intensity. The listing doesn't give an ABV or IBU, so treat what follows as what this style typically delivers. Expect a low-bitterness lager backbone with a clean, lightly grainy malt note, topped by tropical fruit character such as pineapple, mango or citrus. Chelada-style beers also often carry a hint of salt or a touch of savory spice that sharpens the fruit and rounds out the finish. Because the hop bitterness in this style is usually restrained, the sweetness and acidity of the fruit lead the palate, and the carbonation keeps it from feeling syrupy. It is a beer that drinks quickly and cold, and it suits warm-weather drinking better than slow sipping at cellar temperature. Serve it well chilled, roughly 36 to 40°F, straight from the refrigerator or over a bucket of ice. A tall pilsner glass or a pint glass works well for showing off the color and carbonation. A rim of salt, chili-lime seasoning or a lime wedge is a common touch for chelada-style beers, though the can or bottle is equally traditional. Over ice in a salt-rimmed glass is another common way to serve this kind of beer. For food, look to dishes that match the tropical sweetness and can handle some salt or heat: grilled shrimp tacos, ceviche, al pastor, fish with mango salsa, spicy chicken wings, or chips with guacamole and pico de gallo. The fruit and carbonation cool down chili heat, while the light body keeps rich or fried food from feeling heavier.