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Lagerita AF

Tempest Brewing Co
United Kingdom·Alcohol-Free Sour
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An alcohol-free sour beer modelled on the lagerita, the cocktail that gives a margarita a beery twist, and made with lime and salt. A zingy citrus note leads the nose. The palate is very refreshing with a hint of salt, and the finish is crisp, salty and sour; the brewery sums it up as limey and beery. It was first brewed in 2024 as a one-off and brought back because of demand. Drinkers describe a lime cordial with lemon and a floral hop note. The stated strength is 0.5 %.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusysaltysour
citrusy
salty
sour
floral
hoppy
tart
Aroma
The nose leads with a pronounced zingy citrus character, dominated by lime with supporting lemon notes.
also:fruity,funky
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lagerita AF

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow, bright and clear with excellent transparency. A fine, delicate white head forms on the pour and dissipates quickly, leaving minimal lacing. Carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a steady stream of small bubbles.

pale strawcrystalline clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a pronounced zingy citrus character, dominated by lime with supporting lemon notes. Beneath the citrus lies a subtle floral hop note that adds gentle complexity. A faint mineral salinity emerges on closer inspection, hinting at the beer's savory dimension.

lime cordiallemon zestfloral hopsmineral salt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing with bright acidity and a clean lime flavor upfront. The palate develops a hint of salt that balances the citrus tartness, creating a margarita-like impression without cloying sweetness. Bitterness remains restrained at 10 IBU, allowing the salty-sour interplay to dominate.

tart citrussalty-sour balancerefreshing acidity

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and lingering, with salt and sourness persisting cleanly on the palate. Aftertaste remains dry and mineral-driven, never bitter or fatiguing.

dry aftertastepersistent salt
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
75
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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