Corona Beer Was Not Invented in Puerto Rico—It's Mexican

Corona beer was not invented in Puerto Rico. It is a Mexican brand produced by Grupo Modelo, founded in 1925 in Mexico City. The flagship Corona Extra was first brewed in 1926.

• Headquarters: Mexico City, Mexico.
• Ownership: Majority owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev (since 2013); Constellation Brands holds US rights.
• Global Reach: Exported to 150+ countries; #1 imported beer in the US for decades.
• Style: Pale lager, 4.5% ABV; traditionally served with lime.

Puerto Rico has its own beer culture (Medalla Light, Magna, Old Harbor), but Corona is 100% Mexican in origin.