Corona Premier 4Pk 16OZ Cans

Corona Premier 4Pk 16OZ Cans is a Mexican-brewed light lager packaged in four 16-ounce cans at 4.0% ABV. Developed by Grupo Modelo as a lower-calorie, lower-carb alternative within the Corona family, this expression sits squarely in the premium light lager segment and was designed to compete directly with Michelob Ultra.

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.0%  |  Origin: Mexico  |  Style: Light Lager  |  Brewery: Grupo Modelo

Production & Heritage

Corona Premier is brewed by Grupo Modelo, the storied Mexican brewing conglomerate operating facilities in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Zacatecas, Nava, Oaxaca, Sinaloa, and Yucatán. The beer is produced using barley malt, corn, hops, and bottom-fermenting yeast—a classic lager approach that prioritizes clean fermentation and a light body. Notably, the Corona brand uses tetra-hops, a hop extract with light-sensitive chemical properties removed, which prevents skunking—a detail historically relevant to Corona's signature clear glass bottles but reflective of the brand's attention to ingredient stability across all packaging formats, including these 16-ounce cans.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Pleasant cereal grain leads, followed by subtle sweetness and a faint floral hop character. The nose is restrained and clean, without any heavy malt presence.

Taste: The entry is light and smooth with a gentle sweetness from the barley malt and corn. Mid-palate brings balanced cereal notes alongside delicate hints of honey and fruit. The body stays even throughout, never veering heavy or thin.

Finish: Clean, crisp, and pleasantly dry with minimal lingering bitterness. The finish is brief and refreshing, encouraging another sip.

How to Drink Corona Premier

Corona Premier is best served ice-cold, straight from the can or poured into a chilled glass with a fresh lime wedge squeezed in. Its light body and dry finish also make it a natural fit for beer-based mixed drinks. A Michelada works well here—the beer's clean profile lets the lime, hot sauce, and Worcestershire shine without competing flavors. A classic Chelada (beer, fresh lime juice, and a salted rim) highlights Premier's crisp character. For something more adventurous, try a Lagerita—float Corona Premier over a freshly mixed margarita, where the beer's dry finish cuts through the sweetness of the cocktail.

Best For

• Backyard grilling sessions and outdoor cookouts on warm afternoons
• Watching game day with friends who want a lighter, lower-calorie beer
• Beach coolers and poolside gatherings where easy drinkability matters
• Introducing someone to premium Mexican light lagers

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Corona Premier taste like? Corona Premier is a smooth, light-bodied lager with subtle honey, malt, and fruit notes that finishes clean and pleasantly dry. It leans toward crisp refreshment rather than bold hop bitterness or heavy malt sweetness.

How does Corona Premier compare to Michelob Ultra? Both target the low-calorie, low-carb light lager drinker, but Corona Premier carries slightly more malt sweetness and a discernible honey-fruit note from its barley-and-corn grain bill. Michelob Ultra tends to finish even thinner and more neutral, while Corona Premier offers a touch more body and flavor depth.

Is Corona Premier good for easy, everyday drinking? Absolutely—at 4.0% ABV with a clean, balanced profile, Corona Premier is built for casual, session-friendly consumption rather than contemplative sipping.

Where is Corona Premier made? Corona Premier is brewed in Mexico by Grupo Modelo, which operates breweries across the country including locations in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Nava, and Oaxaca. The beer is imported into the United States.

What foods pair well with Corona Premier? Grilled shrimp tacos work well, as the beer's dry finish cuts through charred richness. Ceviche benefits from the shared citrus affinity. Chicken fajitas pair naturally, with the lager cleansing the palate between bites of seasoned peppers and onions. Light fish like grilled mahi-mahi or a fresh poke bowl also complement the beer's restrained body.

What sizes does Corona Premier come in? This particular format is a 4-pack of 16-ounce cans; Corona Premier is also commonly available in 12-ounce bottles in 6-packs, 12-packs, and 24-packs.

Is Corona Premier worth the price? Corona Premier positions itself as a premium light lager, sitting slightly above domestic light beers in the market. For drinkers seeking a Mexican import with lower calories and a cleaner finish than standard Corona Extra, the modest premium over budget light lagers is reasonable for the category.

Why Corona Premier?

Corona Premier fills a specific gap in the light lager landscape: a Mexican import with genuine drinkability that doesn't sacrifice all flavor in pursuit of lower calories. Grupo Modelo's use of barley malt and corn in a bottom-fermented process yields more character than many competitors in the ultra-light segment deliver. The 16-ounce can format is particularly well-suited to outdoor occasions where bottles are impractical, and the 4.0% ABV keeps things sessionable over a long afternoon. For anyone who finds standard light lagers too bland but still wants something refreshing and easy-going, Corona Premier makes a compelling case.