The Take

Slop Score 58. Modelo is mid corporate lager with adjunct soul, not a healthy choice.

Rice and corn stretch the mash for scale while Constellation pushes it as party fuel.

The Verdict

Skip it. Modelo trades barley depth for adjunct volume and excess marketing.

Grab a local single-malt lager or homebrew kit instead. Slop Score 58.

Common Questions

What is in Modelo?

Water, barley malt, rice or corn adjuncts, and hops. No HFCS or seed oils.

How many calories are in Modelo?

143 calories and 13.6 g carbs per 12 oz bottle.

Why does Modelo use rice and corn?

Adjunct grains cut costs and lighten body for mass production scale.