Although many brewers cringe when people want fruit in their beer the result is quite refreshing. I personally enjoy wheat beer with lemon and light lagers with lime. To really get that fruity tang, one quarter lemon per half liter gives a good, assertive flavor.
BTW - Corona is typically served with a wedge of LIME, not lemon. But go with whatever you prefer.
Flavor Enhancement: The lime wedge is often used to enhance the flavor of the beer. The acidity and brightness of the lime can complement the crispness of light lagers, making the drink more refreshing, especially in warm climates.
Cultural Influence: This practice is especially popular in Mexico and among Mexican beers. It is believed that bartenders began adding lime to beer to mask the taste of skunky beer or to add a refreshing twist to the drink.
You can add the acid in the form of lime or lemon juice if you simply add enough fruit. Although many brewers cringe when people want fruit in their beer the result is quite refreshing. I personally enjoy wheat beer with lemon and light lagers with lime.
RecipePreparation Slightly pop the top of a Modelo Especial can, enough to release pressure but do not fully open. Squeeze lime juice onto the top of the can rim. Add a few shakes of beer salt and Tabasco over the opening. Serve the remaining Modelo Especial with the cocktail.
RecipePreparation Squeeze lime juice onto the top of the can rim. Add a few shakes of beer salt and Tabasco over the opening. Serve the remaining Modelo Especial with the cocktail. Then open all the way and enjoy a big gulp.
Take a lime and cut it lengthwise in eight wedges. That was hard work, so take a big sip of beer. Now take one of those wedges, hold it with a finger on the peel and your thumb on the pulp side, squeeze gently and slide it in the mouth of the bottle.
Verano Mexican Lager. Wolverine State Brewing, “the proud home of the Lager Revolution,” makes Verano Mexican-Style Amber Lager, their signature summer beer, from June to August. Suggested serving of this 4.5 percent ABV amber lager: enjoy with a fresh lime.
RecipePreparation Slightly pop the top of a Modelo Especial can, enough to release pressure but do not fully open. Squeeze lime juice onto the top of the can rim. Add a few shakes of beer salt and Tabasco over the opening. Serve the remaining Modelo Especial with the cocktail.