Minerva Viena
Cervecería Minerva

I've had several Viennas in the three days I've been in Puerta Vallarta and seen perhaps a dozen on the shelves. It is that time of year for dark lagers, despite 80 degree temperatures. But I'm also noticing that the Mexican style uses less hops so the malts are sweeter, which I also prefer.

Minerva Looks like the top-level goddess she is named for; a gentle, thoughtful foam on an amber body. Smells are mostly malt and not much else. Tastes also are not as distinguished as the goddess, but are balanced (could use more hops in the finish.) Barely above average for Feel in the style, I prefer a few more bubbles.

I give Minerva good Overall Hugs because of their longevity and focus on a few brews. But to give a proper micro-review about their portfolio and motivations, I'd appreciate the link to their website which is neither on BA or UnTappd.

 

 

 

Pours a slightly less than clear bright copper amber colour with pale tawny head.
Aroma is malty - slightly nutty, bready with distinct caramel note, a hint of spice.
Malty sweet on the palate - again caramel, bread, a touch of spice with a soft earthy bitterness.
Medium mouthfeel with moderate carbonation - tasty Vienna lager.

Poured from 12oz bottle into a tall kitchen glass.

Appearance: rich caramel-amber hue with a dash of haze and a thick head of frothy ivory foam. Pretty!

Smell: rich malt aroma with lots of caramel and a dash of biscuit. I like it.

Taste: malty and sweet with a light bitterness and just a little bit of biscuit character. It’s a little sweet for my taste, but not bad overall.

Mouthfeel: medium body with a decent carbonation and creaminess.

Overall: a decent Vienna lager, if a little on the sweet side.

 

 

 

Taste: Malty with some German hops, caramel, clean finish. mellow fermented grain nose. Amber color hue, mostly clea, tall foamy head with nice lattice of lace.

 

From Guadalajara, Mexico. This type of beer is the one you enjoy on a hot weather, most suave Mexican beers are intended for that. An amber display and a very soft smell. The colder the better, quiet light, not bitter at all. Enjoy with meat or spicy food.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pours deep amber, with some red highlights. Mild white foam head medium retention. Aroma is very good, complex, malty and rich, very inviting, almost no hops. Taste is balanced, malty and bitterness is low. Very low body with low carbonation. Overall very nice mexican vienna lager, good beer for a hot afternoon.