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John's Beans is a Mexican Lager from Hop Butcher For The World, the celebrated Chicago craft outfit known for pushing boundaries while honoring tradition. This Windy City take on a beloved Latin American style pours a brilliant, pale straw gold with a crisp, white head that fades gracefully. The aroma is clean and inviting, with soft grain, subtle corn sweetness, and a whisper of floral hop character. On the palate, it delivers a light, refreshing body with gentle malt softness, a touch of biscuit, and a pleasantly dry, quenching finish. Bitterness is restrained and balanced, making every sip effortlessly drinkable. A sessionable, sun-ready lager that respects its Mexican roots while bearing a distinctly American craft sensibility.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanbreadymalty
clean
bready
malty
floral
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is clean and approachable, dominated by soft grain and a gentle sweetness reminiscent of corn and light adjunct character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for John's Beans

◎ Appearance

John's Beans presents a brilliant pale straw gold that catches light with clarity and vibrancy. A crisp, white head forms with good initial presence, settling into delicate lacing that clings to the glass walls with fine, persistent strands. The carbonation is visible and lively, befitting the sessionable character of the style.

pale straw goldbrilliant claritycrisp white head

◌ Aroma

The nose is clean and approachable, dominated by soft grain and a gentle sweetness reminiscent of corn and light adjunct character. Subtle floral hop notes emerge on closer inspection, providing a whisper of Edelhopfen complexity without dominating the profile. There is no phenolic or sulfurous character—the fermentation profile speaks to a well-executed, neutral yeast strain.

clean grainsubtle corn sweetnesssoft floral hops

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a light, refreshing malt body that carries gentle biscuit and breadlike notes from the base grain bill. A touch of residual sweetness balances the restrained bitterness (12 IBU), which integrates smoothly without asserting itself. The finish turns dry and quenching, with a clean mineral quality that invites the next sip.

light bodybiscuit maltdry, quenching finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and brief, fading to a pleasant dry minerality that leaves the palate refreshed rather than lingering. No harsh edges or oxidative notes—the aftertaste remains neutral and food-friendly.

dry and cleanbrief, refreshing fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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