Off Color Beer For Tacos 4Pk

Off Color Beer For Tacos 4-Pack is a lime-forward gose from Off Color Brewing in Chicago, Illinois, clocking in at 4.5% ABV. Scoring an 87 on BeerAdvocate, this sessionable sour stands out for its unusual blended construction — two distinct beers combined and refermented with lime to produce a layered, complex tartness rarely found in the style.

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.5%  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Style: Gose (Lime)  |  Brewery: Off Color Brewing  |  Format: 4-Pack

Production & Heritage

Off Color Brewing was founded in Chicago by John Laffler and Dave Bleitner, two brewers known for mining obscure and historical beer styles rather than chasing trends. Beer For Tacos starts as two separate beers: one fermented with a Belgian yeast strain and spiced with coriander, and another fermented solely with Lactobacillus to generate clean lactic acidity. These two beers are then blended together and refermented with lime, layering citric acid on top of the existing lactic sourness for a multi-dimensional tart character. The grain bill includes Pilsner malt, flaked wheat, wheat malt, flaked oats, and dextrin malt, giving the beer a soft, pillowy body despite its light frame.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Bright lime zest leads immediately, followed by a light brininess and subtle wheaty sweetness. Lemon peel and a faint coriander spice linger underneath, keeping the nose fresh and inviting.

Taste: The entry is crisp and clean, with pungent lime citrus snapping across the palate. Mid-palate reveals a pleasant lactic lemony acidity balanced by a gentle wheaty sweetness and a touch of oat-driven body. The lime juice addition gives it a juicy, almost margarita-like quality that separates it from standard gose offerings.

Finish: Short and sharp, with bright acidity and a dry, smooth close. A whisper of grain and bread emerges right at the tail end before the tartness resets your palate entirely.

How to Drink Beer For Tacos

As the name suggests, this beer is purpose-built for drinking alongside food — particularly anything with chili, lime, or cilantro. Serve it cold, straight from the can, ideally around 38–42°F. It also works surprisingly well in beer cocktails: try it in a Michelada, where the existing lime and salt character gives you a head start on the build; in a Beer Margarita, blended with tequila and triple sec for a low-ABV twist; or in a Shandy, mixed with lemonade to double down on the citrus.

Best For

• Pairing with a full taco spread — al pastor, carnitas, fish tacos, or birria
• Warm-weather sessions where low ABV and high refreshment matter
• Introducing sour-curious friends to the gose style without overwhelming acidity
• Stocking a cooler for a backyard cookout alongside grilled meats and fresh salsa

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Beer For Tacos taste like? Beer For Tacos delivers a bright, tart lime citrus character layered over soft wheat and gentle lactic acidity, finishing dry and crisp with a quick snap of sourness.

How does Beer For Tacos compare to Founders Más Agave? Both are tart, lime-influenced beers, but Beer For Tacos is a traditional gose blended from two fermentations, while Founders Más Agave is a lime-and-salt hard seltzer-style gose aged in tequila barrels — making it notably boozier and more intense. Beer For Tacos sits at a much more sessionable 4.5% ABV with a softer, more food-friendly profile.

Is Beer For Tacos good for beginners? Yes — its low ABV, clean tartness, and familiar lime flavor make it one of the most approachable goses available, especially for drinkers who enjoy citrus-forward beverages like limeade or margaritas.

Where is Beer For Tacos made? Beer For Tacos is brewed by Off Color Brewing in Chicago, Illinois. Off Color is known for producing inventive beers rooted in historical and underappreciated styles.

What foods pair well with Beer For Tacos? Fish tacos with a cabbage slaw, because the acidity mirrors a squeeze of lime; carnitas with pickled onion, where the tartness cuts through the pork fat; ceviche, which echoes the beer's citrus backbone; elote (Mexican street corn) with its creamy, salty, and tangy profile; and spicy salsa verde dishes, where the beer's refreshing body tempers the heat.

What sizes does Beer For Tacos come in? Beer For Tacos is commonly available in a 4-pack format, the standard offering from Off Color Brewing for this release.

Is Beer For Tacos worth the price? Beer For Tacos positions as a craft gose at a typical specialty 4-pack price point, and the blended two-beer-plus-refermentation process adds genuine production complexity that justifies its standing among more premium sour offerings.

Why Beer For Tacos?

The blending and refermentation process is the real differentiator here. Most commercial goses rely on a single fermentation with salt and coriander; Beer For Tacos layers a Belgian-yeast-fermented base against a pure Lactobacillus beer and then introduces lime during a third fermentation stage. That extra step creates a tartness profile with both lactic and citric acid dimensions — something you rarely encounter at this price tier. With an 87 on BeerAdvocate and nearly 15,000 ratings on Untappd, it has earned a loyal following among sour beer drinkers who want a low-ABV, high-flavor option that genuinely delivers on its name.