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Summer Cerveza

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Summer Cerveza takes its inspiration from the vibrant flavors of Mexico and the laid-back Colorado lifestyle. This light Mexican-style lager is made with a touch of sea salt and a splash of lime, and sits at a breezy 5.0% ABV. It is a seasonal beer from Breckenridge Brewery, which opened in the ski town of Breckenridge, Colorado, in 1990.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
saltycitrusyclean
salty
citrusy
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with zesty lime and subtle citrus notes, supported by a faint herbal quality from noble hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Summer Cerveza

◎ Appearance

Summer Cerveza presents a pale straw-gold color, bright and translucent. The head forms quickly and settles to a thin, persistent collar with moderate lacing. Carbonation is lively and sustained, creating a fine, continuous bead throughout the glass.

pale straw-goldclearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with zesty lime and subtle citrus notes, supported by a faint herbal quality from noble hops. Underlying the brightness is a light, grainy maltiness with a mineral note that suggests the sea salt addition. The overall impression is clean and uncluttered, inviting a thirst-quenching sip.

lime citrusgrainymineral

◐ Taste

On the palate, light and crisp flavors unfold—a clean grain base with a gentle saltiness that heightens the sense of refreshment without dominating. Citrus notes echo through the middle, while a subtle lime character rounds the entry. Bitterness remains restrained (12 IBU), allowing the dry, mineral finish to emerge naturally.

salted graindry finishlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and short, drying quickly without lingering sweetness or harshness. A faint citrus warmth and mineral aftertaste persist briefly, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dryquick finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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