Arequipeña presents as a classic American Lager, delivering a highly refreshing and thirst-quenching experience. Its profile is defined by a clean, neutral fermentation that allows subtle nuances of grainy-sweet malt and a delicate corn-like adjunct character to emerge. The sensory journey is light and crisp, reflecting the local pride of its namesake city through a bright, approachable structure. A very low presence of floral hop notes provides a faint aromatic lift without overshadowing the dry, snappy finish. With its high carbonation and pale straw hue, it remains a quintessential, easy-drinking lager designed for the warm Andean sun.
Appearance.Pale straw color (approx. 2-3 SRM). Brilliant clarity with a white, frothy head that has low to moderate persistence.
Aroma.Low intensity. Subtle notes of sweet grain and light corn-like adjuncts. Hop aroma is very low, offering a fleeting floral or spicy hint. Extremely clean fermentation profile with no significant esters.
Taste.Initial impression is neutral and crisp. Very low grainy malt sweetness leads into a dry finish. Hop flavor is nearly absent, with just a touch of herbal quality. Low bitterness provides enough balance to prevent a cloying sensation. Clean aftertaste.
Mouthfeel.Light body with very high carbonation, providing a sharp, refreshing carbonic bite on the tongue. Smooth and thin with no alcohol warmth.