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Churro Bandito

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Cinnamon and vanilla meet a bready, slightly sweet base in this Mexican-style lager, a fairground spin on Neato Bandito with a light body and crisp finish. At 6% ABV it packs a punch for a sessionable beer and is released seasonally, pitched as the pairing for fall tailgates and fair games with a cheer of Viva el Churro.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
vanillabreadyspicy
vanilla
bready
spicy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with warm spice notes—cinnamon and subtle pepper—layered over sweet vanilla and light caramel.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Churro Bandito

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A modest white head forms quickly and recedes to a thin collar with minimal lacing. The carbonation is crisp and sustained, creating fine bubbles that rise steadily through the clean body.

pale straw yellowcrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with warm spice notes—cinnamon and subtle pepper—layered over sweet vanilla and light caramel. A soft grain character provides a bready backdrop, while clean lager yeast keeps the profile fresh and uncluttered. No aggressive hop character; the adjuncts take the foreground without masking the malt foundation.

cinnamon, vanilla spicebready grainclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate is light and smooth-drinking, with gentle sweetness and vanilla moving through the mid-palate alongside a faint bready note. Cinnamon and warming spice develop gradually without becoming hot or astringent. Bitterness is restrained at 18 IBU, allowing the malt and adjunct profile to dominate, finishing with a clean, crisp dryness.

smooth, light bodyspiced sweetnesslow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is refreshingly crisp and short-lived, with the spice and vanilla fading quickly into a dry, clean aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or heaviness remains.

crisp, dryquick finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
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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About Mexican Lager

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