Why did the Mexican put the lemon in the lager? We're not exactly sure, but it does seem to be a growing trend [NB This line was originally written back in the early 2010s when this beer was brewed as the Australian Brewery's Seis Hermanos, but feels equally appropriate more than a decade later amid craft lager's revival].
Now going by the rather simpler name of Esker Beer Co Lager, it's brewed with 20 percent maize and a small initial hop addition to keep the bitterness down – an approach that ensures this lager remains very light and clean, yet still retains a lot of natural flavour. The kicker here is the addition of Mosaic and Pacific Gem hops post-fermentation which gives off, you guessed it... a lemony aroma.
If you must, the brewers suggest this beer could be served with a slice of lime, but NEVER lemon.
Name
Esker Beer Co
Address
350 Annangrove Road
Rouse Hill
NSW 2155
Phone
(02) 9679 4555
Open Hours
Mon to Sat: 10am to 3am
Sunday: 8am to midnight
Tours
Mon to Fri: 9am to 5pm
Twilight Tours 6pm every Thu/Fri/Sat (Spring & Summer only) $25 inc. beer
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