Corona Cero is AB InBev’s alcohol-free version of Corona Extra, brewed to 0.0% ABV and built around the same lime-and-beach branding as the original. It launched in Mexico back in 2016, then rolled out across Europe in 2022 in Corona’s biggest cross-market launch to date, hitting Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, and several other markets at once.
At a Glance
| Spec | Corona Cero |
|---|---|
| ABV | 0.0% |
| Calories | 56 to 60 per 330ml bottle (roughly 17 per 100ml) |
| Carbohydrates | 12.8g per 330ml bottle |
| Sugar | 2.1g per 330ml bottle |
| Style | Non-alcoholic pale lager |
| Ingredients | Water, barley malt, maize, sugar, hops, natural flavors |
| Launched | 2016 in Mexico, 2022 across Europe |
What It Actually Tastes Like
Corona Cero pours a straw color with a light haze and a thin ring of foam. The aroma is simple: light malt, a bit of honey sweetness, and none of the hop character you would get from a more assertive style. On the palate, the carbonation is noticeably active, cutting through what reviewers describe as a slightly syrupy, tacky texture that is a little heavier than you would expect from a beer this light. Flavor-wise it leans on subtle malt and honey, with a touch of sweetcorn showing up in some reviews, and a bitterness that reads as more noticeable than in the alcoholic original simply because there is less going on around it to balance it out.
How It Compares to Regular Corona Extra
| Trait | Corona Extra | Corona Cero |
|---|---|---|
| ABV | 4.6% | 0.0% |
| Calories (330ml) | ~140 | 56 to 60 |
| Carbs (330ml) | ~13g | 12.8g |
| Flavor profile | Crisp, light malt sweetness, subtle alcohol warmth | Similar base flavor, more noticeable bitterness with less to balance it |
The carb count barely moves between the two, since most of Corona’s carbohydrate content comes from unfermented and residual sugars rather than the alcohol itself. The calorie gap is the real difference, and it comes almost entirely from stripping out the alcohol, which carries roughly 7 calories per gram on its own.
Where to Find It
In the US, Corona Cero is sold on Amazon under the label “Corona Non-Alcoholic Malt Beverage” rather than the Corona Cero name used in the UK, Ireland, and the rest of Europe, where AB InBev rolled it out in 2022 (it has been available in Mexico since 2016). Some grocery and liquor stores that carry AB InBev’s non-alcoholic lineup stock it under either name, so check the ingredients label (0.0% ABV, brewed like a lager) if the packaging looks unfamiliar.
FAQ
Is Corona Cero completely alcohol-free?
Yes, Corona Cero is brewed to 0.0% ABV, one of the few non-alcoholic beers that lands at true zero rather than the under-0.5% threshold some “alcohol-free” beers use.
How many calories does Corona Cero have?
Around 56 to 60 calories per 330ml bottle, roughly 17 calories per 100ml, compared to about 42 calories per 100ml in regular Corona Extra.
Does Corona Cero taste like real Corona?
It shares the same light malt and honey base flavor as Corona Extra, though reviewers note the bitterness reads as more noticeable since there is less alcohol and sweetness around it to balance.
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