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Montejo

Mexico·Mexican Lager
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Montejo was launched in 1960 by Cervecería Yucateca in Mérida to mark the brewery's sixtieth anniversary and is named after the city's founder, Francisco de Montejo. Grupo Modelo acquired the brand in 1979, and since 2017 it has again been brewed in Yucatán, at the new Cervecería Yucateca in Hunucmá. It is a light golden lager with a clean aroma of pale malt and grain; the body is light yet rounded, with a soft malt sweetness, little bitterness and a crisp, refreshing finish.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
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 is clean and straightforward, dominated by pale malt and cereal grain notes with a subtle sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Montejo

◎ Appearance

Montejo presents a light golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucency. The head forms quickly and maintains moderate retention, with fine bubbles creating delicate lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is visibly active, contributing to the beer's crisp visual presentation.

light goldenclear and brightfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is clean and straightforward, dominated by pale malt and cereal grain notes with a subtle sweetness. There is minimal hop character, allowing the grainy foundation to occupy the foreground. The overall aromatic profile is approachable and unpretentious, inviting immediate consumption.

pale maltcereal grainsoft sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, slightly rounded body that belies its delicate structure. Soft malt sweetness emerges early and carries through the mid-palate without becoming cloying. Bitterness is restrained and barely perceptible, leaving the focus on the grain's gentle character and smooth texture.

light bodymalt sweetnesslow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with bitterness receding quickly to leave a clean palate. The aftertaste remains briefly dry and grainy, encouraging another sip.

crisp finishdry aftertaste
74
hopIQ score
Aroma
73
Taste
74
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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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