Description
Refresco Mexican Lager – all-grain beer kit for a pale, refreshing lager
Dream yourself away to sun and sand with Refresco Mexican Lager – a pale, crisp and refreshing lager with low bitterness. Inspired by classic Mexican lagers, it is an easy-drinking beer that works as a thirst quencher on warm days, or when you want a taste of summer in the middle of winter.
With a clean, balanced malt profile, light acidity and a pleasant dry finish, Refresco is a versatile beer that goes well with tacos, barbecue or a relaxed evening with friends. Flaked maize in the recipe gives the light body typical of the style.
Contents and technical data
- Contents: malted grain and flaked maize (4.6 kg), hops, yeast and brewing instructions
- Pre-boil volume: 28 L
- Post-boil volume: approx. 23.5 L
- OG: 1.045
- FG: 1.007
- EBC: 5
- IBU: 13
- ABV: 5.0%
- Yeast: 1 × LalBrew NovaLager
- Fermentation: 2 weeks at 18 °C
Priming sugar, finings and any yeast nutrient are not included in the kit.
How to brew Refresco
An all-grain beer kit is for brewers who brew from scratch with a brewing system or kettle: you mash, sparge and boil yourself, following the brewing instructions included in the kit.
The kit is fermented with LalBrew NovaLager, a hybrid lager yeast that gives clean lager character at higher temperatures than traditional lager yeast. You can therefore ferment at 18 °C without a dedicated fridge. The beer still benefits from some time cold after fermentation.
To protect quality and shelf life, we store the malt uncrushed. You can choose to have us crush the malt when you order. If you do not already have a grain mill, we recommend getting one so that you have freshly crushed malt on brew day.
Frequently asked questions about the Refresco Mexican Lager all-grain beer kit
Can I brew this lager without a fridge?
Yes. The kit uses LalBrew NovaLager and ferments for 2 weeks at 18 °C. A room with a stable temperature around 18 °C is enough, but the beer improves with some time cold after fermentation.
Why is there maize in the kit?
Flaked maize gives a lighter body and a dry, fresh finish, which suits a Mexican lager.
How much beer does the kit make?
The recipe is designed for 28 litres pre-boil and about 23.5 litres post-boil.
Is the malt crushed?
The malt is stored uncrushed, because crushed malt starts losing flavour and aroma. You can choose crushed malt when ordering, or crush it yourself just before brewing.
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