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pFriem Mexican Dark Lager

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🌍 United States · Vienna Lager · One of 36 Vienna Lagers in hopIQ

Mexican Dark Lager is brewed as a Vienna lager in the Mexican tradition: pilsner and Vienna malt give a toasted base, corn grits soften the body, and a small share of dehusked dark malt adds color. Perle and Saaz lend a grassy, herbal edge. It pours a burnt red with mahogany hues under dense, off-white foam. Toffee, cocoa, dark chocolate, baked apple and a hint of clove lead the aroma. Nutty chocolate, raisin, pear butter, peanut brittle and cinnamon follow, and the finish is soft yet light.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter24 IBU
SRM
amber11
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Vienna Lager.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for pFriem Mexican Dark Lager

◎ Appearance

A burnished red body with mahogany undertones and excellent clarity. The dense, off-white head displays strong retention and leaves fine lacing on the glass as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is moderate and evenly dispersed.

burnt red, mahogany huesdense off-white headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent toffee and cocoa, followed by dark chocolate and baked apple. A subtle spice—clove—threads through, while Perle and Saaz hops contribute a grassy, herbal undertone that prevents the beer from becoming too sweet. Nutty notes of peanut brittle add complexity.

toffee, cocoa, dark chocolatebaked apple, clove spicegrassy, herbal hops

◐ Taste

The palate balances malt richness with restrained bitterness (24 IBU), allowing the Vienna and pilsner malts to shine with their toasted character. Corn grits soften the body to a smooth, approachable texture. Raisin and pear butter notes emerge mid-palate, rounded out by cinnamon warmth, while the herbal hop edge remains present but never aggressive.

nutty chocolate, raisinpear butter, cinnamonsoft, smooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is light and clean, allowing the beer to conclude without heaviness despite its malt-forward profile. A gentle drying sensation and lingering herbal note fade steadily.

soft, light finishgentle drying
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
86
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of pFriem Mexican Dark Lager

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–9°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 pFriem Mexican Dark Lager

About Vienna Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Vienna Lager?

Vienna 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 Vienna Lager

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