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Low-ABV Dark Lagers

This Mexican Dark Lager Offers a Cozy Wintertime Drinking Experience

— February 2, 2024 — Lifestyle
Portland, Oregon-based StormBreaker Brewing kicked off 2024 with the advent of a delectable Mexican dark lager that is ideal for sipping in the cooler winter months due to its comforting texture and accessible flavor profile.

The 'Permission to Land' beer takes the form of a dark lager that is still lightweight in terms of drinkability, when you consider the fact that it comes in at 4.8 percent ABV and only 14 IBUs. This particular dark lager happens to make use of Hallertau Mittelfruh, New Zealand Motueka and Czech Saaz hop varieties, which allows for a boldly cozy flavor without inadvertently boosting the ABV of the beverage. The beer is nicely rounded out by the utilization of Munich and Vienna malts that offer a hint of roasty character that completes the winter-first credentials of this tasty Mexican dark lager.

Image Credit: StormBreaker Brewing
Trend Themes
1. Low-abv Dark Lagers - The rise of low-ABV dark lagers presents an opportunity for breweries to offer a comforting drinking experience with accessible flavor profiles and lighter drinkability.
2. Winter-first Credentials - The popularity of winter-first credentials in beer allows breweries to create cozy and comforting beverages that cater to the colder months of the year.
3. Boldly Cozy Flavors - The demand for boldly cozy flavors in beers opens up opportunities for breweries to experiment with unique hop varieties and malt combinations to create rich and satisfying taste experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Craft Beer Brewing - Craft beer breweries can capitalize on the trend of low-ABV dark lagers to offer consumers more options that are lighter in alcohol content while still delivering complex and satisfying flavors.
2. Beverage Manufacturing - Beverage manufacturers can explore the winter-first credentials trend by developing and producing comforting and seasonally appropriate beverages, appealing to consumers during the colder months.
3. Hop and Malt Production - Hop and malt producers can take advantage of the demand for boldly cozy flavors by developing and supplying unique hop varieties and malt combinations that enhance the taste profiles of dark lagers and other winter beers.
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