Heineken Lager vs Corona Extra
Heineken Lager and Corona Extra, 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.
- Heineken Lager is stronger: 5% ABV; Corona Extra has 4.6%.
- Heineken is owned by the company of the same name; Corona, by AB InBev.
- Heineken comes from the Netherlands; Corona, from Mexico.
- In Bebidário's sensory profile, Heineken Lager is more bitter (3 against 1.5, out of 10).
- Flavor notes they share: malt, herbal hops, honey and cereal.
- Only in Heineken Lager, ripe banana and leather.
Which one to choose?
- Want something more bitter? Heineken Lager.
- Want something less bitter? Corona Extra.
- Looking for ripe banana and leather? Heineken Lager.
Based on the differences in sensory profile, alcohol content and calories. In the end, your palate decides.
Side by side
| Heineken Lager Beer · Netherlands | Corona Extra Beer · Mexico | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beer | Beer |
| Brand | Heineken | Corona |
| Brand owner | Heineken | AB InBev |
| Brand origin | Netherlands | Mexico |
| Alcohol content | 5% ABV | 4.6% ABV |
| Style | All-malt Lager | Mexican Lager |
| Fermentation | Bottom-fermented, matured in horizontal tanks | Bottom-fermented (lager) |
| Manufacturing | Brazil (HEINEKEN Brasil) | Brazil (Ambev) |
| Serving | — | Ice-cold, with a slice of lime in the neck |
| Ingredients | Water, barley malt, hops and A-yeast. | Water, malt, rice and hops. |
| Calories per 100 ml | 42 kcal | ≈ 25 kcal (alcohol only) |
| Sweetness | 2.5 | 2 |
| Acidity | 3 | 3 |
| Body | 4 | 3 |
| Bitterness | 3 | 1.5 |
| Alcohol | 3 | 3 |
| Hoppiness | 3 | 2 |
| Notes — first sip | maltherbal hopshoneyripe bananaleather | honeymalt |
| Notes — mid-palate | maltherbal hopscerealripe banana | maltcerealherbal 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 Heineken Lager and Corona Extra?
Both are beers. Heineken Lager is stronger: 5% ABV; Corona Extra has 4.6%. Heineken is owned by the company of the same name; Corona, by AB InBev. Heineken comes from the Netherlands; Corona, from Mexico.
Which is stronger, Heineken Lager or Corona Extra?
Heineken Lager is stronger: 5% ABV; Corona Extra has 4.6%.
Are Heineken Lager and Corona Extra made by the same company?
No. Heineken is owned by the company of the same name; Corona, by AB InBev.
Which is sweeter, Heineken Lager or Corona Extra?
They are about as sweet as each other in Bebidário's sensory profile (2.5 and 2, out of 10).
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