Updated June 2026
Chelada and Michelada are bar English — not TTB beer types. A Michelada is a beer serve with lime, spice, and often tomato or Clamato. Chelada is used the same way in some bars and as a branded malt SKU. Official branded Chelada ABV unused, can. Typical lager ~5% vs the printed SKU. Tomato mix is 0% unless the can is RTD alcoholic. Under 0.5% cannot say beer.
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Serve vs can
| Language | Note |
|---|---|
| Michelada | Not a type |
| Chelada | Official ABV unused |
| Typical lager ~5% | Scale the can |
| 12 oz at 5% | From labeled ABV |
| Under 0.5% | Cannot say beer |
Read the can if it is a branded SKU. Pair: how much alcohol is in Modelo.
Sources
- 27 CFR 7.1 / 7.145. Official branded Chelada unused. Typical lager ~5%
- NIAAA December 2025. Casamigos NOM 1609/1416 if a tequila splash lands in the glass.
- NIAAA one drink
- 27 CFR 7.145