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Lager Libre

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A Mexican-inspired lager, straw to gold in colour, brewed with maize and agave syrup at 4.5 %. Kohatu and Celeia add a spicy note, while lime zest and Sabro supply fruity, citrus tones that round the beer out. The body is light and the finish dry, with the lime showing as freshness rather than as a flavouring. In 2026 it was named overall keg champion at the Scottish round of the SIBA Indie Beer Awards.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Overall Champion · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland)
Keg
Gold · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland)
Keg Speciality & Flavoured Beer
★Overall Champion — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland) (Keg)
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland) (Keg Speciality & Flavoured Beer)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruityspicy
citrusy
fruity
spicy
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh citrus notes from lime zest and Sabro, mingling with subtle tropical and fruity undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lager Libre

◎ Appearance

Lager Libre presents a bright straw to pale gold hue, characteristic of its maize-forward grain bill. The beer displays excellent clarity with a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting a clean, inviting visual profile.

straw to goldbrilliant clarityfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh citrus notes from lime zest and Sabro, mingling with subtle tropical and fruity undertones. Kohatu and Celeia hops contribute a restrained spicy character—pepper and herbal notes rather than aggressive bite. Light grainy sweetness from maize and agave provides a soft backdrop without dominating the aromatic profile.

lime zesttropical fruitspicy hop charactergrainy sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with the agave syrup delivering gentle sweetness offset by the dry, mineral-forward finish characteristic of well-balanced Mexican lagers. Mid-palate remains light and uncluttered, allowing the lime citrus and subtle spice to take centre stage without heaviness. Bitterness is minimal at 12 IBU, present mainly as a dry tension rather than assertive flavour.

crisp, clean entrycitrus-drivendry, mineral finishlight body

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and refreshing, with lime expressing itself as brightness and freshness rather than artificial flavouring. The aftertaste fades cleanly without residual sweetness, leaving the palate eager for the next sip.

dry, refreshingbright citrus finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
81
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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About Mexican Lager

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