XXOLO Aureo Cerveza
Garage Brewing Co.
Story by:
Bev Blackwood
International Pale Lager
Seasonal
California
United States
Judges Ratings 92
Aroma: 22 / 24
Flavor: 38 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20
Description
XXOLO Lager – inspired by Latin American traditional preferences – is light, crisp, and refreshing. Motueka Hops were chosen for their exciting notes. Numerous high quality malts, including Maris Otter, which adds a rich biscuity-like flavor, and flaked corn maize, which lightens the body, also add a slightly smoother character.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 5.80%
IBUs:
Served at: ()
Hops: Motueka
Malts: Maris Otter
Judges Review
By Nelson Crowle
Judges Ratings 92
Aroma: 22 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 38 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20 / 20
XXOLO Aureo Cerveza by Garage Brewing Co. was evaluated as an International Pale Lager (BJCP2015 substyle 2A). The beer pours a very clear yellowish light straw with a large white head of small and medium-sized bubbles that quickly dissipates. The aroma is a light bready with just a hint of floral and black pepper. Tasting the beer echoes the aroma with a slight biscuity, bready note and hint of honey and a hint of corn, and a short floral (and maybe very light tropical) finish. Very light bittering doesn’t linger. A medium-light body and highly carbonated with bubbles continuing to rise for minutes after being poured. This is a very well-made version of the style – very light but with no flaws (which can’t be hidden in such a light beer). Very refreshing, particularly cold. This beer would be great with tacos after a hot day of gardening, but also would pair well with bratwurst on the grill.
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