{"title":"LaCrosse","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"lacrosse-30pk-cans","title":"Lacrosse 30Pk Cans","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaCrosse Lager 30 Pack Cans\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 30-pack of 12 oz cans of American adjunct lager brewed at 4.8% ABV by City Brewing Company in La Crosse, Wisconsin. What separates this budget-friendly lager from the macro pack is its use of krausening — a traditional, more costly German brewing technique that most large-scale American breweries abandoned decades ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 4.8%  |  Origin: La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA  |  Style: American Adjunct Lager  |  Brewery: City Brewing Company\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCity Brewing Company operates out of the historic brewery complex in La Crosse, Wisconsin, a facility with deep roots in Upper Midwest brewing history. LaCrosse Lager is reputedly brewed from the original Old Style recipe and employs the krausening process, in which actively fermenting wort is added to finished beer to trigger natural carbonation rather than relying on forced CO2 injection. This old-world method produces a smoother, more naturally carbonated beer with a cleaner finish — a meaningful distinction in the value lager category where shortcuts are the norm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light pale malt and grain lead the nose, followed by subtle grassy hop character and faint lemon zest. A gentle sweetness rounds out the aromatics without any harshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is clean and malt-forward with a light caramel sweetness and clear grain presence. The mid-palate brings delicate apple and strawberry notes alongside restrained adjunct character. There is slightly more body and flavor depth than typical macro lagers, with a sweeter lean balanced by minimal but perceptible hop bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp and dry without the aggressive, tongue-burning carbonation common to mass-produced American lagers. The finish fades quickly and cleanly, leaving a trace of pale malt sweetness that invites another sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink LaCrosse Lager\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe ice-cold straight from the can or poured into a chilled pint glass. This is a straightforward, no-fuss lager built for high-volume occasions. A \u003cstrong\u003eMichelada\u003c\/strong\u003e plays well here — the clean malt base pairs naturally with lime, hot sauce, and Clamato without fighting for attention. A simple \u003cstrong\u003eBeer Shandy\u003c\/strong\u003e made with fresh lemonade highlights the existing citrus notes. For a Midwest classic, use it in a \u003cstrong\u003eBeergarita\u003c\/strong\u003e blended with frozen limeade concentrate and tequila, where the lager's mild sweetness rounds out the drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStocking the cooler for backyard cookouts and tailgates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget-conscious drinkers who want a step up from the cheapest macro lagers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidwest beer enthusiasts curious about La Crosse brewing heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-day drinking sessions where sessionability and value both matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does LaCrosse Lager taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e LaCrosse Lager delivers a clean, malt-forward flavor with light caramel sweetness, subtle grain character, and minimal hop bitterness. It has slightly more body and flavor than most mass-produced American lagers, with faint apple and citrus notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does LaCrosse Lager compare to Old Style?\u003c\/strong\u003e LaCrosse Lager is widely believed to be brewed from the original Old Style recipe and still uses the krausening process that Old Style eventually abandoned in favor of cheaper production methods. The result is a smoother, more naturally carbonated beer with a cleaner finish than modern Old Style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs LaCrosse Lager good for everyday drinking?\u003c\/strong\u003e At 4.8% ABV with a clean, mild flavor profile, LaCrosse Lager is a solid session beer that holds up well over multiple rounds without palate fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is LaCrosse Lager made?\u003c\/strong\u003e LaCrosse Lager is brewed by City Brewing Company at their facility in La Crosse, Wisconsin, a city with a long and storied brewing tradition in the Upper Midwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with LaCrosse Lager?\u003c\/strong\u003e Grilled bratwurst and burgers are natural partners, as the beer's carbonation and clean finish cut through the fat. It also pairs well with fried cheese curds, pulled pork sandwiches, pizza, and spicy Buffalo wings where the cold, crisp lager provides relief from heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does LaCrosse Lager come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the 30-pack of 12 oz cans, which is the flagship volume format for the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs LaCrosse Lager worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e LaCrosse Lager sits firmly in the value tier of American lagers, but its use of the krausening process and slightly fuller body give it a quality edge over many beers at the same price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy LaCrosse Lager?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe krausening process is the defining detail here — it is a more expensive, time-intensive method of natural carbonation that most budget breweries simply will not invest in. That single production choice gives LaCrosse Lager a noticeably smoother, less aggressive mouthfeel than the forced-carbonation lagers that dominate its price bracket. Brewed at a historic Wisconsin facility with ties to the original Old Style formula, this is a beer with more provenance than its shelf placement might suggest. For anyone buying a 30-pack, the combination of drinkability, heritage, and honest brewing puts LaCrosse Lager in rare company among American value lagers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LaCrosse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44838175375529,"sku":"9710","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]}],"url":"https:\/\/theliquorbarn.com\/collections\/lacrosse.oembed","provider":"The Liquor Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}