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Monterey Lime

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Monterey Lime from Alvarado Street Brewery in Salinas, California is a breezy, sun-drenched Light Lager that captures the laid-back spirit of the Central Coast. It pours a pale, crystal-clear straw yellow with a fine white head that fades quickly, leaving the glass clean and inviting. The aroma is fresh and citrus-forward, with lively lime zest riding above a subtle grainy malt backbone. On the palate, it drinks crisp and light-bodied, delivering a refreshing burst of tart lime character balanced by gentle cereal sweetness. Carbonation is lively, enhancing the clean, thirst-quenching feel. The finish is short and dry, with a pleasant citrus tang that lingers just long enough to beckon another sip. Perfect for warm Californian afternoons.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold2
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusycleantart
citrusy
clean
tart
mineral
hoppy
bready
Aroma
The nose is dominated by fresh lime zest with crisp citrus character in the foreground.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Monterey Lime

◎ Appearance

Monterey Lime presents a pale straw yellow hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The fine white head dissipates quickly, leaving the glass clean without persistent lacing. Carbonation is visibly lively, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the clear body.

pale straw yellowcrystal clearfine carbonationquick head fade

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by fresh lime zest with crisp citrus character in the foreground. Beneath the citrus lies a subtle, clean grainy malt foundation that provides gentle cereal notes without asserting itself. The overall impression is bright and inviting, free from any vegetal or yeasty notes.

lime zest forwardgrainy malt backdropclean citrusfresh and bright

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light-bodied, with a refreshing burst of tart lime that coats the palate. The mid-palate balances this tartness with gentle cereal sweetness from the malt, while lively carbonation enhances the clean, thirst-quenching character. Bitterness is minimal and well-integrated, never dominating the lime-forward profile.

tart lime characterlight bodycereal sweetnessminimal bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short and dry, with a pleasant citrus tang that persists just long enough to encourage another sip. No lingering sweetness or harsh edges—only clean, bright lime notes fading to a neutral, refreshing conclusion.

short and drycitrus tangclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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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