Style: Mexican Lager

ABV: 4.8 IBU: 19.0

94/100
Aroma: 11
Appearance: 3
Flavor: 19
Mouthfeel: 4

21st Amendment Brewery El Sully

What the brewers say

“Who is El Sully? Grab a can of this Mexican-style lager, head to the nearest beach, even if it’s imagined, and perhaps he’ll come to you.”

What our panel thought

Aroma: “Strong, sweet Pilsner malt aroma with delicate biscuit and slight toast and a touch of honey. Lemon citrus notes in the back, with a light kiss of floral hops. Subtle, with some sulfur, which is acceptable.”

Flavor: “Light Pilsner malt with a medium-sweet biscuit presence, but is not overly sweet. The floral, earthy hops flavors blend right in, with a low-key pleasant bitterness. Bright body with a slight apple note toward the end of the sip and a refreshing carbonic bite.”

Overall: “Enjoyable, light, and refreshing, with a nice smoothness and crisp finish. The medium Pilsner and honey sweetness with the light hops came together effectively.”

What our editors thought

Review printed in: Hoppy Lagers (August-September 2016) (View All Issues)


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