Escarabajo Pelotero

Name: Escarabajo Pelotero
Brand: Beer
SKU: 52fd2ddcd187e42e0500001c
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.47 (124 reviews)

American Brown Ale 5.8 º 52.7 IBU

Cerveza Veer
Barbas Beer Project

Escarabajo Pelotero is a refined take on the British Brown Ale, bridging the gap between a classic brown and a darker porter without the typical roasted weight. It features a light body that emphasizes aromatic herbal and spicy hop notes rather than coffee or char. The profile is defined by a bready yeast character that provides a dry, spicy finish. While it pours quite dark, the palate remains smooth and approachable, avoiding the heavy roasted intensity of a stout. A resinous hop finish rounds out the experience, making it a highly drinkable, aromatic ale that balances malt and hop complexity.

Appearance. Dark reddish-brown to deep mahogany (18-22 SRM); clear with a moderate, persistent off-white to light tan head that leaves delicate lacing.

Aroma. Moderate intensity featuring sweet malt notes of toffee and toasted nuts; notable herbal and spicy hop aromatics are present alongside a bready yeast character and light fruity esters.

Taste. Initial malt sweetness of toffee and caramel transitions into a dry, bready mid-palate. Low roasted character ensures no coffee or burnt flavors; instead, prominent herbal and spicy hop flavors lead to a clean, resinous finish with moderate bitterness that balances the malt profile.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with medium-high carbonation; smooth and lean mouthfeel without any astringency or heavy alcoholic warmth.

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