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Los Locos Mexican Lager

Epic Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American Lager · One of 60 American Lagers in hopIQ

Epic's Los Locos is what a Mexican-style lager should be: pale, crisp, 4.5%, brewed with flaked maize and a squeeze of lime. Mineral-clean, light, refreshing—the kind of beer that disappears on a hot Utah afternoon without fanfare or pretense. Not fancy. Perfect.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold2
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp and light-bodied.

Nimble on its feet with a clean close — the kind of beer that earns the next glass.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Lager.
Hop character
citrusy
Malt character
bready
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Los Locos Mexican Lager

Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine white head that settles to a thin collar. Carbonation is lively and even throughout, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that catch the light. The beer has a clean, transparent appearance characteristic of well-executed Mexican-style lagers.

pale straw yellowcrystal clearfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose is restrained and mineral-forward, with a subtle lime citrus note that complements rather than dominates. Light grainy-sweet aromas from flaked maize emerge on closer inspection, while hop character remains minimal and grassy in the background. Overall the aroma is clean and uncluttered, inviting without complexity.

mineral, crispsubtle lime citruslight grain sweetness

Taste

Entry is crisp and dry with a clean palate impact. The mid-palate delivers light malty sweetness from the corn adjunct and a touch of citrus zest, balanced by minimal but present bitterness. The beer finishes bone-dry with a brisk, almost mineral quality that leaves no residual sweetness—it drinks light and ephemeral.

crisp, mineral drylight corn sweetnessminimal bitterness

Finish

The finish is short and clean, with the mineral dryness lingering briefly on the palate. No warming or alcohol heat; the aftertaste fades quickly and refreshingly, leaving the mouth ready for the next sip.

short, drymineral lingering
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Los Locos Mexican Lager

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Los Locos Mexican Lager

About American Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Lager?

American Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar American Lager

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