Beer Review: Shred Beer Co. | Cinco Cinco Cinco!
Shred Beer Co. takes a break from their usual high-octane hop assaults to deliver an incredibly precise, refreshing homage to the classic Baja lawnmower beer. Cinco Cinco Cinco! is a Mexican-style lager crafted with the same attention to technical execution as their top-tier West Coast IPAs, making it an elite choice for warm-weather crushability.
The beer pours a brilliant, crystal-clear pale straw color, with lively effervescence that supports a bright white head. It looks exceptionally clean in the glass, promising instant refreshment.
Tasting Notes
- Aroma: Clean and crisp up front, featuring a prominent note of sweet flaked maize, fresh cracked grain, and a very light touch of floral, earthy hops. There is a distinct, nostalgic “cerveza” quality to the nose that feels instantly familiar.
- Flavor Profile: The palate delivers exactly what the appearance and aroma promise. It opens with a delicate, grainy sweetness from the corn bill, which quickly transitions into a lean, ultra-clean malt profile. The hop bitterness is incredibly low but just present enough to keep the sweet grain notes perfectly balanced.
Mouthfeel: Exceptionally light-bodied, snappy, and highly carbonated. It possesses a wet, thirst-quenching character that glides effortlessly across the palate, with no hint of weight or texture. - Finish: It snaps shut with a bone-dry, pristine finish. There is zero lingering sweetness or heavy grain coat, leaving behind only a faint, clean trace of floral hop character that practically demands another gulp.
Technical Specifications
Style: Mexican-Style Lager
ABV: 4.5%
Ingredients: Pilsner malt, flaked maize, and traditional German noble hops
Clarity: Brilliant / Crystal Clear
Bitterness: Very Low
Cinco Cinco Cinco! is a beautifully executed lager that strips away all complexity to focus on pure, unadulterated refreshment. It is a flawless backyard crusher that doesn’t require a lime wedge to shine.
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