Corona Extra vs Stella Artois
Corona Extra and Stella Artois, side by side: what each one is, who makes it, alcohol content, ingredients, sensory profile and flavor notes, all from the Bebidário profiles.
Which do you prefer?
The differences in a few lines
- Both are beers.
- Stella Artois is stronger: 5% ABV; Corona Extra has 4.6%.
- Different brands, same owner: Corona and Stella Artois both belong to AB InBev.
- Corona comes from Mexico; Stella Artois, from Belgium.
- In Bebidário's sensory profile, Stella Artois is more bitter (3 against 1.5, out of 10).
- Flavor notes they share: malt and herbal hops.
- Only in Corona Extra, honey and cereal.
Which one to choose?
- Want something more bitter? Stella Artois.
- Want something less bitter? Corona Extra.
- Looking for honey and cereal? Corona Extra.
Based on the differences in sensory profile, alcohol content and calories. In the end, your palate decides.
Side by side
| Corona Extra Beer · Mexico | Stella Artois Beer · Belgium | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beer | Beer |
| Brand | Corona | Stella Artois |
| Brand owner | AB InBev | AB InBev |
| Brand origin | Mexico | Belgium |
| Alcohol content | 4.6% ABV | 5% ABV |
| Style | Mexican Lager | All-malt European Lager |
| Fermentation | Bottom-fermented (lager) | Bottom-fermented (lager) |
| Serving | Ice-cold, with a slice of lime in the neck | In the brand's chalice |
| Manufacturing | Brazil (Ambev) | Brazil (Ambev) |
| Bitterness | — | 16 IBU |
| Ingredients | Water, malt, rice and hops. | Water, malt and hops. |
| Calories per 100 ml | ≈ 25 kcal (alcohol only) | ≈ 28 kcal (alcohol only) |
| Sweetness | 2 | 2.5 |
| Acidity | 3 | 3 |
| Body | 3 | 4 |
| Bitterness | 1.5 | 3 |
| Alcohol | 3 | 3 |
| Hoppiness | 2 | 3 |
| Notes — first sip | honeymalt | herbal hops |
| Notes — mid-palate | maltcerealherbal hops | maltherbal hops |
| Notes — finish | — | herbal hops |
Data from the Bebidário drink profiles. The sensory profile goes from 0 to 10 and combines Bebidário's reference with community votes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Corona Extra and Stella Artois?
Both are beers. Stella Artois is stronger: 5% ABV; Corona Extra has 4.6%. Different brands, same owner: Corona and Stella Artois both belong to AB InBev. Corona comes from Mexico; Stella Artois, from Belgium.
Which is stronger, Corona Extra or Stella Artois?
Stella Artois is stronger: 5% ABV; Corona Extra has 4.6%.
Are Corona Extra and Stella Artois made by the same company?
Yes. Different brands, same owner: Corona and Stella Artois both belong to AB InBev.
Which is sweeter, Corona Extra or Stella Artois?
They are about as sweet as each other in Bebidário's sensory profile (2 and 2.5, out of 10).
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