Corona Non Alcoholic Beer

Corona's non-alcoholic beer is a 0.0% ABV lager from Mexico, made for drinkers who want the familiar profile of a pale Mexican-style lager without the alcohol. The brand is owned by Grupo Modelo, part of AB InBev. No IBU figure is listed for this product. Beers in this style generally sit at the low end of the bitterness scale, so expect a light, crisp body with gentle cereal and grain sweetness and only a faint hop edge. Non-alcoholic lagers often carry a little more malty sweetness than their full-strength counterparts, since the missing alcohol takes away some body and dryness. A clean, lightly sweet finish is typical. Serve it properly cold, ideally at 2 to 4°C (35 to 39°F). At this temperature the carbonation stays lively and the grainy sweetness stays in check. As it warms, the malt character tends to become more noticeable and the crispness fades, so this is a beer to keep in the fridge until you pour it. The traditional Mexican serve is straight from the bottle with a wedge of lime. The citrus adds acidity that offsets the malt and sharpens the finish. A pinch of salt on the rim or the bottle neck is a common variation. If you pour it instead, a tall pilsner glass or a straight-sided pint glass suits a light lager best. Tilt the glass and pour down the side, then straighten it to build a thin white head. The tall shape keeps the carbonation visible and holds the aroma at the top of the glass. A squeeze of lime can go into the glass, though many drinkers prefer to add it in small amounts so the beer's own character stays in front. Light, low-bitterness lagers go well with food that has heat, salt, or acidity. Tacos al pastor, grilled fish with lime, ceviche, chicken quesadillas, and street-style corn with chili and cotija all work well. The carbonation and the lime cut through fat and spice without competing with them. It is also a sensible match for grilled shrimp, fish tacos, and salty snacks such as tortilla chips with fresh salsa.