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VIDA ORO

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Vida Oro is a Mexican-style lager from Beachwood Brewing, the celebrated Long Beach craft institution. Poured into the glass, it presents a bright, golden straw hue with crystalline clarity and a fine white head that fades gracefully. The aroma is invitingly clean — soft corn sweetness mingles with delicate floral hops and a whisper of fresh grain. On the palate, Vida Oro delivers a crisp, refreshing body with gentle malt character and a balanced, restrained bitterness that keeps things effortlessly drinkable. The carbonation is lively, lifting each sip with a light effervescence. The finish is dry, clean, and satisfyingly short — a sun-soaked, Southern Californian take on the beloved Mexican lager tradition.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Mild
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanfloralhoppy
clean
floral
hoppy
mineral
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose is clean and inviting, with soft corn sweetness forming the foundation.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for VIDA ORO

◎ Appearance

Vida Oro presents a bright, golden straw hue with excellent clarity and a fine white head that fades with graceful restraint. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating fine bubbles that rise steadily through the glass. Light catches the crystalline body with appealing luminosity.

golden strawcrystalline clarityfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is clean and inviting, with soft corn sweetness forming the foundation. Delicate floral hop character emerges alongside whispers of fresh grain, creating an aroma that is restrained yet aromatic. There is no harsh phenol or oxidative note; the profile remains bright and approachable.

soft corn sweetnessdelicate floral hopsfresh grainclean nose

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, light entry and gentle malt character that supports without dominating. Mid-palate reveals subtle bready and mineral nuances, while restrained bitterness (12 IBU) keeps the beer effortlessly drinkable. The body is lean and refreshing, built for extended sessions rather than intensity.

crisp palategentle maltrestrained bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with a satisfyingly short fade that invites the next sip. No lingering sweetness or harsh bitterness persists; instead, a mineral dryness and faint corn note remain as a pleasant memory.

dry finishclean aftertasteshort fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
85
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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About Mexican Lager

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What is a Mexican Lager?

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