{"id":21695,"date":"2025-04-23T14:01:43","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T21:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/?p=21695"},"modified":"2025-04-23T14:01:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T21:01:45","slug":"a-short-history-of-corona-beer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/a-short-history-of-corona-beer\/","title":{"rendered":"A Short History of Corona Beer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/guides\/cinco-de-mayo-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cinco de Mayo<\/a> in San Francisco is a whirlwind of tacos, pub crawls &amp; beers, with Corona often stealing the spotlight. Its clear bottle, crowned with a lime wedge, is practically a holiday mascot, sipped at Mission District taquerias and parties all over the city. Created in Mexico\u2019s capital, Corona has grown from a local brew to a global icon. For me, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coronausa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Corona<\/a> is a beer that makes me think of beaches, warm weather and being on vacation. Just like that craving for Guinness that you get during <a href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/guides\/st-patricks-day-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">St. Patrick&#8217;s Day<\/a>, Corona Beer is perfectly matched with Cinco de Mayo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-at-nightclub-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Corona Beer\" class=\"wp-image-21877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-at-nightclub-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-at-nightclub-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-at-nightclub-635x357.jpg 635w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-at-nightclub-1422x800.jpg 1422w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-at-nightclub-915x514.jpg 915w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-at-nightclub-360x202.jpg 360w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-at-nightclub-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-at-nightclub.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Corona Beer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/a-short-history-of-corona-beer\/#The_Start_of_Corona\" >The Start of Corona<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/a-short-history-of-corona-beer\/#Corona_Around_the_World\" >Corona Around the World<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/a-short-history-of-corona-beer\/#What_is_the_deal_with_the_lime\" >What is the deal with the lime?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/a-short-history-of-corona-beer\/#Corona_in_Pop_Culture\" >Corona in Pop Culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/a-short-history-of-corona-beer\/#Fun_Corona_Facts\" >Fun Corona Facts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-start-of-corona\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Start_of_Corona\"><\/span>The Start of Corona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Corona was created in 1925 at Cervecer\u00eda Modelo in Mexico City, brewed by Grupo Modelo to mark their 10th anniversary. German immigrant brewmaster Adolph H. Schmedtje crafted this pale lager with a common blending barley malt, corn, hops &amp; yeast for a crisp, light taste, perfect for Mexico\u2019s warm days. Named for the sun\u2019s glowing halo (not a crown, despite the logo), Corona hit shelves in clear glass bottles, a bold move to show off its golden hue. By 1935, it was Mexico\u2019s top beer, thanks to clever marketing that pitched it as a cut above pulque, a traditional agave drink. Those early ads, painting Corona as \u201cla cerveza m\u00e1s fina\u201d (the finest beer), set the stage for its classy vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The U.S. got its first taste in 1979, and by 1981, Corona was rolling out nationwide, especially in sunny spots like Southern California and Texas. American tourists who tried the beer on Mexican beach vacations, spread the word, and when NAFTA eased trade in 1994, Corona\u2019s exports soared. Today, it\u2019s owned by Constellation Brands in the U.S. and AB InBev elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-can-on-beach-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Beach Corona\" class=\"wp-image-21878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-can-on-beach-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-can-on-beach-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-can-on-beach-635x397.jpg 635w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-can-on-beach-1280x800.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-can-on-beach-822x514.jpg 822w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-can-on-beach.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beach Corona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-corona-around-the-world\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corona_Around_the_World\"><\/span>Corona Around the World<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Corona is the top selling imported beer in the U.S. and ranks among the world\u2019s best-selling brews. It is available in over 180 countries. In 2019, it moved 4.6 million barrels in the U.S. alone, which outpaced rivals like Heineken. From Canada to Japan, Corona\u2019s refreshing sip (4.6% ABV for Extra, 4.0% for Light) makes it popular for summer vibes. Its \u201cFind Your Beach\u201d campaign, launched in the 2010s, cemented its image as the ultimate chill out drink. In the U.K. and Australia, smaller 210ml bottles called \u201cCoronita\u201d are sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even a 2020 PR hiccup, when a false rumor tied Corona\u2019s name to the COVID-19 virus, couldn\u2019t hurt the popularity of Corona. Sales actually climbed 5% in the U.S. during the pandemic, proving fans\u2019 loyalty. Posts on X have speculated that Corona\u2019s early days in Mexico relied on the lime to mask a so-so taste, but its global appeal today speaks to a recipe that just tastes good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-bottles-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Corona Bottles\" class=\"wp-image-21876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-bottles-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-bottles-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-bottles-508x635.jpg 508w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-bottles-640x800.jpg 640w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-bottles-411x514.jpg 411w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-bottles.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Corona Bottles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-deal-with-the-lime\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_deal_with_the_lime\"><\/span>What is the deal with the lime?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No Corona is complete without that iconic lime wedge, shoved into the bottle\u2019s neck for a citrusy kick. But why? The story\u2019s a bit hazy. Some say it started in Mexico to keep flies out of open bottles. Others claim a crafty bartender in the 1980s bet he could make it a trend, and it stuck. Another theory was that clear bottles let UV light \u201cskunk\u201d the beer, and lime masks the off-flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was told (back in the day) that since the water in Mexico, which was also used in making Corona, contained potential bacteria and contamination (the reason why you aren&#8217;t supposed to drink tap water in Mexico) and the citric acid in the lime killed the contaminants. Whatever the truth, Corona embraced it, making the lime a branding cornerstone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Mexico, locals often skip the lime, sipping Corona straight. But globally, the wedge is a popular addition. The company even considered launching Corona-branded limes in at one point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-table-service-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Corona 6 Pack\" class=\"wp-image-21875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-table-service-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-table-service-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-table-service-635x357.jpg 635w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-table-service-1422x800.jpg 1422w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-table-service-915x514.jpg 915w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-table-service-360x202.jpg 360w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-table-service-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/corona-table-service.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Corona 6 Pack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-corona-in-pop-culture\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corona_in_Pop_Culture\"><\/span>Corona in Pop Culture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Corona\u2019s beachy aura has made it a pop culture darling. In the Fast and Furious franchise, Vin Diesel\u2019s Dom Toretto is rarely without one, famously telling Paul Walker\u2019s Brian in the first film, \u201cYou can have any brew you want, as long as it\u2019s a Corona.\u201d It\u2019s a nod to loyalty and laid-back cool, popping up through seven movies. Corona\u2019s ads lean into this, with beachy visuals and taglines like \u201cMiles Away From Ordinary\u201d (2000\u20132007) and the festive \u201cO Tannenpalm,\u201d a Christmas palm tree ad running since 1990.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On TV, Corona\u2019s clear bottle shows up in bar scenes, from The O.C.\u2019s beach parties to Breaking Bad\u2019s tense cantina moments. Social media loves it too. TikTok videos of lime-flipping tricks rack up views, and Instagram posts from Cinco de Mayo show Corona bottles gleaming at every table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From sipping a cold Corona on vacation to throwing back a few at the <a href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/events\/san-francisco-cinco-de-mayo-bar-crawl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl<\/a>, it&#8217;s a beer that seems perfect for any occasion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fun-corona-facts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fun_Corona_Facts\"><\/span>Fun Corona Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clear Bottle Pioneer:<\/strong> Corona was among the first beers with a printed label on glass in 1940, keeping it sleek even in coolers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Griffin Guardians:<\/strong> The label\u2019s griffins\u2014half-lion, half-eagle\u2014symbolize protection, flanking the sun and crown logo inspired by Puerto Vallarta\u2019s cathedral.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Michelada Magic:<\/strong> Corona\u2019s a star in micheladas, a spicy beer cocktail with clamato, lime, and hot sauce, like a boozy Bloody Mary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coronita Quirks:<\/strong> In Spain, it was called Coronita until 2016 due to a trademark clash with a winery, now it\u2019s just Corona everywhere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Beach King:<\/strong> Corona\u2019s marketing genius tied it to sand and sun, making it the default for barbecues and vacations worldwide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Love Corona Beer? 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