hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Stone Buenaveza

Tap to rate

Stone Buenaveza was first released in 2020, a Baja-inspired Mexican-style lager brewed with lime and sea salt; the name joins 'buena' and 'cerveza'. It pours light straw and very clear with a thin white head. Fresh-squeezed lime juice leads the aroma, backed by a light corn chip note. Lime runs through the flavour with a touch of sweet malt and a slight tartness, while the sea salt adds a faint savoury edge. Liberty hops give light bitterness, and the finish is crisp and drying.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Mild13 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusysaltytart
citrusy
salty
tart
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by fresh-squeezed lime juice, bright and immediate on first approach.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stone Buenaveza

◎ Appearance

Stone Buenaveza presents a light straw color with excellent clarity and brightness. A thin white head forms on the pour, settling quickly with minimal lacing. The beer displays lively carbonation befitting its Mexican lager style.

light strawcrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by fresh-squeezed lime juice, bright and immediate on first approach. A subtle corn chip note emerges as the beer opens, adding a subtle grain-forward undertone. The overall aromatic profile is straightforward and refreshing, without heavy malt complexity.

citrus forwardlime juicecorn chip note

◐ Taste

Lime flavors lead the palate from entry through mid-palate, accompanied by a touch of sweet malt that provides gentle body. Sea salt adds a faint savoury edge, creating an unusual savory-citric balance. Liberty hops contribute light bitterness, while a slight tartness carries through the flavor progression.

lime citruslight malt sweetnesssaline minerality

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and drying, with the lime and salt elements fading cleanly. The aftertaste is brief and refreshing, leaving a mineral-dry sensation on the palate.

crisp dryclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
80
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.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Stone Buenaveza

More from Stone Brewing

Arrogant Bastard Ale
Arrogant Bastard Ale
American Strong Ale
7.2%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Stone ///Fear.Movie.Lions
Stone ///Fear.Movie.Lions
New England Double IPA
8.5%·Strongly bitter
Find matches →
Stone Dayfest
Stone Dayfest
Session IPA
4.5%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Stone Delicious Citrus IPA
Stone Delicious Double IPA
Stone Delicious Hazy IPA
Stone Delicious Hazy IPA
New England IPA
7.2%·Strongly bitter
Find matches →
Stone Delicious IPA
Stone Delicious IPA
American IPA
7.7%·Very bitter
Find matches →
Stone Delicious Tropical IPA

About Mexican Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Mexican Lager?

Mexican 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 Mexican Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, dry, crisp character as Stone Buenaveza will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Compare with another beer →