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Which beers sold as foreign are brewed in Britain, and what to buy instead

Modelo Especial vs Corona Extra: which is actually Mexican?

Both are sold as Mexican. Modelo Especial has a split supply, part imported and part brewed in Britain. Corona Extra is brewed at Magor, Monmouthshire, South Wales. On strength they match: both are 4.5% in the UK.

  Modelo Especial Corona Extra
Sold as a beer from Mexico Mexico
Brewed for the UK in Magor, Monmouthshire, South Wales Magor, Monmouthshire, South Wales
Brand owner Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (Grupo Modelo; US rights held separately by Constellation Brands) Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (Grupo Modelo; US rights held separately by Constellation Brands)
UK strength 4.5% 4.5%
Strength at home Not confirmed 4.5%
Difference Not confirmed None
Last checked 11 September 2026 5 September 2026

The two pages in full

Modelo Especial
Mixed supply · 4.5% · sold as Mexican
Corona Extra
Magor · 4.5% · sold as Mexican
Brewed here

For the rest of the group, see every beer sold as Mexican. More pairs: all the beer comparisons.