Mexican-Style Lager
Lagers & PilsnersBJCP 1B
Light, corn-based lager with crisp finish, classic with lime
A very pale, refreshing, easy-drinking Latin-style lager with a subtle corn sweetness and clean, crisp finish. Low bitterness and very quaffable; often served with lime.
How to Brew a Mexican-Style Lager
Typical Malts
- ● Pale Ale malt
- ● Corn
Typical Hops
- ● Saaz
- ● Hallertau Mittelfrüh
- ● Tettnanger
Yeast
● Lager yeast (e.g. W-34/70, S-23)
Style Requirements
Typical Flavors
Commercial Examples
FAQ about Mexican-Style Lager
What is a Mexican-Style Lager?
A very pale, refreshing, easy-drinking Latin-style lager with a subtle corn sweetness and clean, crisp finish. Low bitterness and very quaffable; often served with lime.
How much alcohol does a Mexican-Style Lager have?
A Mexican-Style Lager typically has 4–5.2% ABV. Original gravity ranges from 1.04–1.05, final gravity from 1.006–1.012.
How bitter is a Mexican-Style Lager?
A Mexican-Style Lager has 10–20 IBU (International Bitterness Units). This is moderate bitterness.
What ingredients do you need for a Mexican-Style Lager?
Typical malts: Pale Ale malt, Corn. Typical hops: Saaz, Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Tettnanger. Yeast: Lager yeast (e.g. W-34/70, S-23).
Do you need special equipment for a Mexican-Style Lager?
Yes, a Mexican-Style Lager is a lager and requires fermentation at 8–12°C (46–54°F). You'll need a fermentation fridge or cool cellar.
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