Sol Lager 24OZ

Sol Lager 24OZ is a Mexican pale lager brewed at 4.5% ABV, served here in a generous 24-ounce can. Produced by Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma in Monterrey, Mexico, Sol has built a global following as a straightforward, sun-drenched session beer with over 253,000 ratings on Untappd.

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.5%  |  Origin: Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico  |  Style: Mexican Pale Adjunct Lager  |  Brewery: Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma

Production & Heritage

Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma, one of Mexico's largest and most storied brewing operations, has been producing beer in Monterrey since 1890. Sol is brewed with water, malted barley, glucose syrup, hop extract, and flaked corn in the mash — the corn contributes fermentable sugars that lighten the body and flavor without adding residual sweetness. The result is a crisp, clean adjunct lager designed for easy drinking in warm weather, packaged in this format as a 24-ounce single-serve can.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Delicate citrus — primarily lemon — rises first, followed by light cereal grain and a faint grassy hop accent. The nose is clean and restrained, signaling the uncomplicated lager style.

Taste: The entry is light and crisp, led by sweet cereal and faint bready tones from the malt. Mid-palate, a subtle corn sweetness emerges alongside a low-to-moderate hop bitterness that provides a tidy counterpoint. Smoky and nutty hints add a layer of interest that distinguishes Sol from thinner Mexican lagers.

Finish: Clean and brisk, with sprightly carbonation that lifts away residual sweetness and leaves a refreshing, dry close. A faint buttery malt note lingers briefly before the palate resets.

How to Drink Sol

Sol is best served ice-cold, straight from the can or poured into a chilled pilsner glass. A lime wedge squeezed in is the classic Mexican lager tradition and sharpens the citrus character already present. For cocktails, try a Michelada — Sol's clean profile is an ideal canvas for the tomato juice, hot sauce, and lime combination. A Chelada (just lime juice and salt over ice) highlights the beer's crisp carbonation. It also works well in a Beer Margarita (Beergarita), where the light malt sweetness bridges tequila and citrus without overpowering the drink.

Best For

• Backyard cookouts and summer grilling sessions
• Watching live sports with friends
• Beach days and poolside drinking where easy refreshment matters
• Pairing with tacos, ceviche, or spicy Mexican street food

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sol taste like? Sol delivers light cereal sweetness, subtle lemon citrus, and a faint nutty-smoky undertone, all wrapped in a crisp, highly carbonated body. The finish is clean and dry with minimal lingering bitterness.

How does Sol compare to Corona Extra? Sol and Corona are both Mexican adjunct lagers, but Sol tends to be more balanced and corn-sweet with a slightly fuller body, while Corona leans more honey-forward with a thinner mouthfeel and a characteristic skunky note from its clear glass bottle packaging.

Is Sol good for beginners? Sol is an excellent entry point into Mexican lagers — its low bitterness, light body, and clean flavor profile make it approachable for anyone, including those new to beer.

Where is Sol made? Sol is brewed by Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma, headquartered in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. Some production also takes place at international facilities, including a solar-powered brewery in Zoeterwoude, the Netherlands.

What foods pair well with Sol? Fish tacos work beautifully, as Sol's carbonation cuts through batter and crema. Ceviche mirrors the beer's citrus notes. Grilled chicken with lime benefits from the beer's clean palate-cleansing quality. Spicy salsa and chips are a natural match, since the light malt sweetness tempers capsaicin heat. Fresh guacamole rounds out the pairing with its creamy texture against Sol's crisp body.

What sizes does Sol come in? Sol is widely available in 12oz bottles and cans, six-packs, twelve-packs, and this 24oz single-serve can format ideal for individual sessions.

Is Sol worth the price? Sol positions squarely as a value-tier Mexican import lager, competing directly with Corona, Modelo Especial, and Pacifico. The 24oz can format delivers strong volume-per-dollar value for an everyday easy-drinking beer.

Why Sol?

Sol occupies a specific lane in the Mexican lager category: it is lighter and more corn-forward than Modelo Especial, yet carries more body and flavor nuance — particularly its smoky and nutty hints — than Corona Extra. The 24-ounce can format makes it a practical single-serve option when a standard 12-ounce pour is not quite enough. Brewed by Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma, a brewery with roots dating to 1890, Sol benefits from over a century of large-scale lager-brewing expertise. For drinkers who want a clean, uncomplicated Mexican lager that does not sacrifice all character for the sake of lightness, Sol consistently delivers.