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Muchacho

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Crisp, clear and easy-drinking, Muchacho is Good People's take on the Mexican style. Pilsner and Vienna malt, dextrin malt and flaked corn form the base, Columbus and Liberty are the hops, and lager yeast ferments it clean. The Spanish-flavored name and slogan nod to the border: the brewery calls it the easiest-drinking beer of its kind north of it.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanmaltybready
clean
malty
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grainy maltiness from the Pilsner and Vienna malt base, underpinned by a light dextrin sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Muchacho

◎ Appearance

Muchacho presents a pale straw color with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality typical of its style. The white head forms readily and displays good retention, with delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation appears well-integrated and lively throughout.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy maltiness from the Pilsner and Vienna malt base, underpinned by a light dextrin sweetness. Columbus and Liberty hops contribute subtle herbal and citrus undertones rather than assertive floral character, while the lager yeast fermentation remains clean and neutral, allowing the malt and adjunct corn to shine through.

grainy maltinesssubtle herbal notesclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with a light, biscuity maltiness that develops into bready, slightly sweet mid-palate character from the flaked corn adjunct. Bitterness is restrained at 18 IBU, providing gentle balance without dominating. The palate remains smooth and easy-drinking throughout, never heavy or cloying.

biscuity maltgentle bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, fading to a dry, refreshing aftertaste with lingering grain impressions. No harsh edges or residual sweetness remain.

dry finishclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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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