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Union Mexican Lager

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Yellow like the Mexican sun, spritzy and fruity, with a kick of lime and salt. This seasonal lager brews with corn, lime juice and salt alongside Pilsner and Vienna malt, Carapils, acid malt and Citra hops: 10.4 °Plato, 25 IBU and 4.4 % ABV, bottom-fermented and brewed in Bremen.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruitysalty
citrusy
fruity
salty
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
Citrus opens immediately—lime zest and lemon pith dominate without aggression.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Union Mexican Lager

◎ Appearance

Bright yellow with the clarity and luminosity of pale straw, catching light like the Mexican sun. A fine, tight head forms and recedes quickly, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Abundant fine carbonation drives continuous streams of tiny bubbles.

pale yellowbrilliant clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Citrus opens immediately—lime zest and lemon pith dominate without aggression. Beneath runs a soft grain sweetness from Pilsner and Vienna malt, touched lightly by Carapils. The Citra hops contribute subtle fruity notes that complement rather than dominate the lime character.

lime zestsubtle fruitinessclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate arrives crisp and refreshing, with lime and a whisper of salt playing across the tongue in the foreground. Mid-palate reveals light malt sweetness—bready, almost pale cracker-like—before a restrained bitterness (25 IBU) arrives and fades cleanly. The salt element grounds the citrus, preventing one-dimensionality.

citrusysalty-crisplight malt backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is short and dry, with the salt and lime lingering in a pleasant echo. No lingering sweetness or heaviness remains; the beer cleanses the palate and invites another sip.

dryclean departure
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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