Style: Mexican Lager

ABV: 5.2 IBU: 20.0

90/100
Aroma: 10
Appearance: 3
Flavor: 18
Mouthfeel: 4

Ska Brewing Mexican Logger

What the brewers say

“Some beers work a little harder than others for your enjoyment. This one chops down trees all day for it. The perfect Mexican lager. Light and refreshing, it really hits the spot after a long day of brutal chainsaw work.”

What our panel thought

Aroma: “Bready toast sweetness, with a hint of caramel and pretzels. Hops character is lemony and floral, with slight spice, and some mint. Very delicate, with more floral notes that emerge as it warms.”

Flavor: “Starts with a biscuit sweetness, as well as some toast and roastiness and honey notes. The assertive hops bitterness is supportive, but doesn’t overpower. Some of the mintiness is still present in the flavor. The lighter carbonation makes this a creamy and smooth lager that refreshes.”

Overall: “Some nice complexity in this lager with the hops and malt that were both present throughout the sip. A refreshing, drinkable beer that would be welcomed on a summer day.”

What our editors thought

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


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**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.”

Epic Brewing Los Locos

**Aroma:** “Light biscuit sweetness up front, with some floral spice. Strong lime notes, like a margarita, with lemongrass and light earthiness. Some yeast, with moderate sulfur.” **Flavor:** “Strong citrus lime flavor comes through up front, with a saltiness that adds some complexity. The bread-like malt character gives way to the sweet lime and citrus notes. Light hops spiciness, with a light sourness, almost like a gose. Moderate carbonation with a medium body that finishes with a heavy lime note that continues to grow after the sip.” **Overall:** “This is a refreshing, citrusy lager, very much like a light margarita. Could be a fruit beer or a gose, but is more in line with some of the flavored German beers geared toward nonbeer/cocktail people.”

Deep Ellum Brewing Co. Neato Bandito

**Aroma:** “Delicate notes with some slight phenolics, medium honey sweetness, and a touch of cracker, toast, and biscuit notes. Floral aroma from hops is faint and sits in the back. Honey, molasses, and caramel malts. Very clean and lager-like.” **Flavor:** “Bitterness up front, with some phenolic tones. Medium honey with some floral hops that add spice and complexity to the balance. The carbonation helps keep the beer refreshing and light, with a very dry finish. A malt sweetness lingers in the finish.” **Overall:** “The herbal and floral notes are unexpected, but as you continue to drink, the flavors really open up. Bread and fruitiness are well-balanced, with perhaps a bit of watermelon. A really nice, refreshing Mexican Pilsner.”

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