Style: Lager (Mexican-Style)

ABV: 5.4 IBU: 18.0

94/100

Aroma:	12
Appearance:	3
Flavor:	18
Mouthfeel:	5

Petty Thieves Brewing Co. Doomsurf

What the brewers say

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

What our panel thought

“Light bread in the nose with a moderate-plus bitterness. Rich and bready, with hints of toast without being toasted. An off-dry to medium-dry finish. Floral and herbal (almost basil-like) hops provide a firm, nonintrusive bitterness.”

What our editors thought

“Light toasty bread with a slight sweet corn note in the aroma. Malt supports in the sip, but a grippy herbal bitterness delivers a tight structure alongside brighter Noble lime notes.”

Review printed in: Lager Levels Up (Fall 2024) (View All Issues)

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