Desperados is a tequila-flavored pale lager beer with 5.9% alcohol by volume originally created and produced by the French brewing company Fischer Brewery, now produced by Heineken in the Karlovačko Brewery. Desperados has a 5.9% ABV. The beer is now sold in over fifty countries.
Does Desperados actually have tequila in it?
However, what is important to remember is that Desperados is a beer, flavored with Tequila, not a spirit,” a Heineken spokesman told BeverageDaily. The flavoring we use contains genuine tequila which we buy in Mexico from one of the members of the CRT.
Does Desperado taste like tequila?
The taste has a very sweet and citrus taste to it, a bit tangy, tasting of lemon, lime and I guess Tequila. I say I guess because I'm not so sure of you can pick up the taste of the tequila. There is also an interesting deep sour aftertaste. Having said all that I have to say the beer isn't that bad.
Is Desperados a strong beer?
A bottle (or can) of Desperados contains 5.9% abv. This is quite high for a commercial lager, but there are many beers that are stronger. This was a bit surprising to me. When they first came out on the market, I genuinely believed they contained actual tequila and were therefore very strong.
Can you get Desperados in America?
"Desperados is being discontinued in the U.S.," a spokesperson told CSP Daily News. "We're shifting our focus to continue amplifying our four priority brands of Heineken/Heineken Light, Dos Equis, Strongbow and Tecate," a Heineken USA spokesperson told AdAge.Dec 1, 2015
What beer is similar to Desperados?
- Amstel.
- Beamish and Crawford.
- Bintang Beer.
- Birra Moretti.
- Bulmers. H. P. Bulmer.
- Cruzcampo.
- Foster's Lager.
- Heineken.
Does Canada sell Desperados?
Now available in Canada, Desperados is sets the standard from breaking the rules when it comes to beer. Available in select Beer Store locations across Ontario. Must be 19 years of age to purchase, please enjoy responsibly.
Is Desperado a beer?
The Original Desperados is the world's first Tequila Flavoured Beer. A distinctive combination of full bodied lager with a boost of Tequila flavour that's been shaking up the traditional beer market since day one. A light and refreshing taste profile balanced with spicy and lemony notes for sweetness.
What tequila is in Desperados beer?
Type Beer
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Alcohol by volume 5.9%
Flavor Tequila
Style Pale lager
Website www.desperados.com