Modelo Is Getting Its First High-ABV Beer This Summer
Modelo is launching two new higher alcohol beverages this summer.
The top-selling brand of Mexican lager is known for its crisp, refreshing taste that typically falls in the 4 to 5 percent alcohol by volume (ABV) range. But recently, the company started testing the waters (or should we say brews) and offering a wider variety of beer-some with higher ABVs (like the Noche Especial beer it launched for the winter holidays) and others with no alcohol at all.
Now, ahead of all the summertime celebrations, it's doubling down on its bolder offer to appeal to Gen-Z and Millennial-age drinkers, launching what it calls its first high-ABV beverage in two fruity, internationally inspired flavors: Modelo Chelada Suprema Mangonada and Modelo Chelada Suprema Tropical.
"We know a night out doesn't start when you get to the bar - it starts when you're hanging out with friends and cracking open that first can," Logan Jensen, vice president of brand marketing at Modelo, shared in an April 29 press release. "Modelo Chelada Suprema gives people the bolder, higher‑proof option they've been asking for, without losing the authentic Mexican flavor they love. It lets us show up in new moments that feel social, spontaneous, and worth celebrating."
Modelo Debuts High-ABV Beer in 2 Fruity Flavors
According to an official description shared in an email with Parade, the new recipes are made with "a mix of Mexican beer and blended fruit flavors." The final product? A bubbly, stronger beer with 8 percent ABV.
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- Modelo Chelada Suprema Mangonada: features vibrant flavors of mango and chamoy
- Modelo Chelada Suprema Tropical: features refreshing flavors of guava and pineapple
Where Will the New Modelo Chelada Suprema Be Available?
Both new high-ABV Chelada Suprema flavors are now available nationwide in 24-ounce cans, wherever single cans of the beverage are sold (prices may vary).
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This story was originally published April 29, 2026 at 10:01 AM.