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Fiddlehead Juan Ricardo

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Fiddlehead's Juan Ricardo is a lager that doesn't pretend to be German, and that's exactly why it works. Light, crisp and brewed with lime, corn tortillas and agave—it's a beer built for warmth, not seriousness. At 4.7%, it's the kind of easy-drinking lager that vanishes in your hand before you notice, which is entirely the point.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleancitrusyfruity
clean
citrusy
fruity
tropical
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh lime citrus and subtle agave sweetness, complemented by clean grain and light malt character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fiddlehead Juan Ricardo

◎ Appearance

Juan Ricardo presents a pale, crystal-clear golden hue characteristic of a well-crafted light lager. The beer displays excellent clarity with bright, vibrant color and maintains a delicate white head that dissipates gradually. Fine carbonation creates consistent effervescence throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationbright

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh lime citrus and subtle agave sweetness, complemented by clean grain and light malt character. There's a gentle corn tortilla maltiness underneath the bright citrus notes, with minimal hop aromatics allowing the adjuncts to shine. Overall, the aroma is inviting and approachable without being overly complex.

lime citrusagave sweetnessclean graincorn tortilla

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with prominent lime and subtle agave notes that carry through the mid-palate. A light, clean malt backbone with hints of bread and grain provides structure without heaviness, while the minimal bitterness (12 IBU) allows the citrus and corn tortilla character to dominate. The overall flavor profile is smooth and easy-drinking with excellent balance.

lime forwardcrisplight maltsmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with the lime and agave notes fading gracefully, leaving a refreshing aftertaste. There's minimal lingering bitterness, allowing the beer to feel light and sessionable throughout.

cleandryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

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

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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About Lager

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What is a Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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