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Desperados Original

Desperados
France·Flavored Lager
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A flavoured lager, and declared as one: the ingredient list names a natural flavouring containing agave spirit alongside barley malt, glucose syrup, sugar and citric acid. It pours clear and bright yellow. The body is fuller than the pale colour suggests, the taste pronounced and sweet-leaning, with lemony notes, a touch of spice and the agave flavour on top. Bitterness stays in the background; the overall impression is light and refreshing rather than malty or hoppy.

ABV
5.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop 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
citrusyspicyclean
citrusy
spicy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with sweet, lemony citrus notes and a subtle herbal spice character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Desperados Original

◎ Appearance

Pours a clear, bright yellow with excellent clarity and fine carbonation visible throughout. The head forms delicate, tight bubbles that dissipate quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. The pale color belies a fuller body than typical for the style.

bright yellowcrystal clearfine carbonationminimal head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with sweet, lemony citrus notes and a subtle herbal spice character. Agave spirit becomes apparent on deeper sniffs, lending a faint tropical sweetness. Malt presence is understated, allowing the flavoring agents to dominate without harshness.

lemon, citrusagave sweetnessherbal spicesubtle adjunct character

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and sweet, with pronounced lemon and mild spice building across the mid-palate. The agave flavoring adds depth and a slight grainy warmth. Bitterness remains in the background at around 22 IBU, never challenging the sweetness or refreshing character.

sweet entrylemon-forwardlow bitternessagave-driven

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, allowing the sweetness and citrus to fade quickly without lingering. A faint spicy warmth persists briefly before complete dryness.

quick fadecitrus aftertastedry conclusion
72
hopIQ score
Aroma
73
Taste
72
Appearance
74
Finish
70
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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