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Pachanga

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Pachanga is Sun King's Mexican-style lager, built on easy-drinking malt character that a subtle lime note keeps in balance. It runs at 4.3% ABV and 24 IBU and comes from the Indianapolis brewery that rolled out its first kegs in July 2009, back when it was the first full-scale production brewery in town since Indianapolis Brewing Company closed in 1948.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter24 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
maltycitrusyclean
malty
citrusy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, grainy malt tones that form the foundation of the bouquet.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pachanga

◎ Appearance

Pachanga presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms quickly with moderate retention and fine lacing that clings evenly to the glass. Carbonation is lively and persistent, visible as a steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, grainy malt tones that form the foundation of the bouquet. A subtle lime note emerges in the mid-range, adding brightness without dominating. The overall impression is clean and uncluttered, with no aggressive hop character or fermentation esters.

grain, maltlime zestclean fermentationsubtle citrus

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with a malty sweetness that carries through the mid-palate. The lime character surfaces mid-way, providing balance and preventing any cloying sensation. Bitterness remains restrained at 24 IBU, arriving late and fading quickly, allowing the malt foundation and citrus accent to remain the focal point.

malty sweetnesslime brightnessgentle bitternessbalanced structure

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and relatively short, with the lime note lingering pleasantly as the beer fades. A light, dry sensation remains on the palate without astringency.

dry finishrefreshing aftertaste
75
hopIQ score
Aroma
73
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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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About Mexican Lager

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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.

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