Cusqueña Trigo

Name: Cusqueña Trigo
Brand: Beer
SKU: 57d933ea1603da8173da5a19
Rating: 3.23 (13271 reviews)

American Wheat or Rye Beer 4.9 º

Cusqueña

Cusqueña Trigo presents a refined South American take on the traditional Weissbier, distinguished by the use of specialized Andrews Wheat. This golden, hazy ale offers a classic aromatic profile of ripe banana and spicy clove, supported by a rich, bready foundation from the malted wheat and select barley. Swirling the bottle rouses the yeast, enhancing the creamy, fluffy texture and intensifying the essence of wheat that defines its character. The palate is soft and refreshing, balancing low hop bitterness with a doughy malt sweetness that transitions into a clean, effervescent finish, making it a natural companion for rice-based dishes and savory hams.

Appearance. Pale gold (approximately 4–5 SRM) with a brilliant hazy glow when yeast is roused from the bottom. It features a dense, moussy, and long-lasting white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass.

Aroma. Moderate intensity featuring a prominent balance of banana-like esters and spicy clove phenols. A distinctively bready and grainy wheat aroma from the Andrews Wheat provides a solid malt backbone, with no notable hop aroma or fermentation faults like bubblegum or smoke.

Taste. Initial impressions are dominated by soft, bready malt and doughy wheat flavors. The characteristic yeast profile delivers well-integrated notes of banana and clove. Hop bitterness is very low, allowing the malt's natural sweetness to provide a rounded, flavorful palate before concluding with a relatively dry and refreshing finish.

Mouthfeel. Medium-bodied with a notable creamy fullness and fluffy texture. High carbonation provides a spritzy, effervescent sensation on the tongue. Alcohol warmth is very low and well-integrated, contributing to its refreshing and drinkable nature.

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