31 of the Best Mexican Lagers, Blind-Tasted and Ranked

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Epic Brewing Los Locos (84)

“Troy Guard is a Denver chef with a Mexican restaurant so badass we can’t even put the name on this can. While enjoying his food, we had a crazy idea: brew a Mexican-style lager with corn, natural lime juice, and just a hint of salt. Salud amigos!”

Fort George Brewery Beach Eagle (88)

“Brewed to be the perfect companion to tacos smothered in your favorite hot sauce.”

Hidden Hand Heaven's Mirror (88)

“Crisp lager with flaked corn and a twist of lime pays homage to the brewing heritage of Mexico.”

Ratio Beerworks Rooftops (88)

“Brewed with flaked corn, Rooftops is clean and crisp with a slight touch of salinity.”

Fly Llama Brewing Me Llamo Llamo (88)

“Brewed with Texas blue corn, great with or without a lime.”

Maplewood Brewing Company Panic! At the Rodeo (89)

“Mexican-style lager hopped with Motueka, fermented with a thiol-​boosting yeast. Notes of passion fruit, guava, lemon, lime.”

Sketchbook Brewing Amistosa (89)

“Light-bodied and refreshing, with subtle sweetness from flaked maíz and a hint of citrus from Sorachi Ace hops.”

Anchor San Pancho (89)

“Zesty citrus and sweet-corn flavors. Golden maltiness and Saaz hops.”

Kings County Brewers Collective Tacozilla (89)

“Brewed with pilsner malt and flaked corn. Light, crisp, refreshing.”

WestFax Brewing Co. Line Starts Here (90)

“Mexican-style lager perfect for waiting in line for your favorite pink Lakewood landmark.”

12 West Brewing Company Onza (90)

“Brewed with flaked maize, lime juice, Czech Saaz, and Motueka hops.”

WeldWerks Brewing Co. Long Bones Mexican Lager (91)

“Mexican-style lager brewed with pilsner malt and flaked maize.”

Modern Brewery Matadora (92)

“Flaked corn, Vienna, and Munich malts.”

Stone Brewing Buenaveza (92)

“Crisp, clean, refreshing Mexican-style lager that quenches thirsts, while gratifying taste buds.”

Sun King Brewery Pachanga (92)

“Mexican- style lager with a crisp malt flavor and thirst-quenching character.”

Burgeon Beer Company Invita (92)

“Malt-forward with a hint of corn sweetness. Minimal, yet balanced hop character.”

WeldWerks Brewing Co. Lime + Sea Salt Long Bones Mexican Lager (93)

“Mexican-style lager with lime and sea salt.”

Moniker Brewery El Rhodeo (93)

“Light and crisp with a light corn sweetness.”

Pure Project Built to Last (93)

“Features Motueka hops from Freestyle Hops in New Zealand.”

Sweet Water Brewery 420 Strain: Insane OG (94)

“Insane OG Mexican Lager emulates the Insane OG cannabis strain, sweet notes below a dank piney aroma. The Mexican lager base is dry with a sweet caramel note. According to B-Real, it ‘smells like you’re drinking a bag of weed.’”

Petty Thieves Brewing Co. Doomsurf (94)

“Mexican-style amber lager. The perfect beer to squeeze a lime into.”

Mason's Brewing Company El Diablo (94)

Mexican-style lager brewed with corn. Bright in body, clean and crisp. Aromas of light corn and lemongrass.

10 Torr Distilling & Brewing Secret Cove Cerveza (94)

“Named for Tahoe’s best-kept secret, this Mexican-style lager is best served ice cold on the beach, naked—that is, without a lime. It doesn’t need one.”

Uhl’s Brewing Co Mediodia (94)

“Blend of two German pilsner malts and flaked yellow maize. Hopped in the kettle with Mittelfrüh and Tettnang.”

Westbound & Down Brewing Company The Coloradan (95)

Brewed with South of the Border lager yeast, flaked maize, and German Hallertau hops.

Three Creeks Brewing Co Tres Arroyos Mexican Lager (96)

Pilsner malt and Saaz hops create a clean, crisp, and refreshing lager, while traditional flaked maize adds just a touch of sweetness.

Firestone Walker Brewing Co 805 Cerveza (96)

Cerveza is a premium lager with a touch of lime, making this a great-tasting beer. Crisp, clean, dry, and approachable.

MAP Brewing Company Party! (96)

“Our Mexican-style lager is everything you could want. A hint of corn on the aroma is part of what gives this beer it’s slight sweetness and is reminiscent of summertime and tacos on the beach, but the crisp, dry finish will leave you wanting more.”

SKA Brewing Mexican Style Lager Dark (98)

A dark lager—smooth and slightly malty-sweet. Balanced, mild hop-bitterness.

New Image Brewing Co Tigre Especial (99)

“Pale lager with Troubadour Serenade and flaked maize. German Noble hops and lager yeast.”