CINCO DE HABERNERO ~ BIG RIG

Cinco De Habanero is a one-off from Big Rig Brewery in Ottawa. It is a light lager brewed with Habanero peppers. Sampled on draught, the beer [poured a light golden colour with a tight white head. The nose contained subtle pepper spiciness along with typical lagery smells. The beer begins with a light refreshing clean lager, with light malt and subtle hops. The peers are found at the end, when a subtle kick of hotness finds the back of your throat. The finish has both black pepper and hot pepper spiciness along with an earthiness. The hotness is not overdone in fact it is a little understated, but adds a surprise at the end. I thought I’d just have one to try but ended up having several. This beer is surprisingly drinkable and interesting in a good way. The finish had some lingering spice but was otherwise dry. The carbonation was moderate and the beer was light bodied. Worth a try.

4% from Ottawa, Ontario