You want a beer that doesn't sit there being a beer? This is it. Desperados is a pale lager with a shot of agave spirit and lime stitched right in, so every sip lands like a lager that's been hanging out with a tequila. It's sweet, it's tangy, it's got a bit of swagger, and at 5.9% it means business. Cold can, late night, nyama choma on the grill. Grab one.
Crack it and you get lime zest and citrus peel hitting first, with a sweet, almost candied agave note riding underneath. The lager part is gentle and golden, barely any bitterness, mostly there to carry the lemon-lime-tequila flavour. The sip is properly sweet and a little tangy, fizzy and quick, finishing clean so you go straight back for more. Think tequila-shot energy without the wince.
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Where it's from
Desperados was born in France back in 1995, dreamed up by the Fischer brewery in Strasbourg as the world's first tequila-flavoured beer. Bit of a wild idea at the time, and it stuck. It's now part of the Heineken family and sold all over the world. The recipe blends a pale lager with agave spirit, a touch of sugar and citric acid, so you get that signature lemon-lime-tequila twist in a beer.
Good to know
- What is the price of Desperados Can 500ml?
Desperados Can 500ml is KSh 389 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Desperados Can 500ml taste like?
Like a pale lager with a tequila and lime twist. Sweet and tangy up front, lots of lemon-lime and a candied agave note, very light on bitterness and fizzy to finish.
- What is the ABV of Desperados?
It's 5.9%, so a touch stronger than your average lager. Pace yourself.
- Does Desperados actually contain tequila?
It's flavoured with agave spirit to give that tequila kick, rather than being a tequila itself. The vibe is all there, the flavour is real, it's still a beer.
- How should I serve it?
Ice cold, 4 to 6 degrees, from the can or a tall glass. A lime wedge in the top is the classic touch, and a salted rim if you're feeling it.
- What food pairs with Desperados?
Anything smoky, spicy or off the grill. Nyama choma, tacos, wings, nachos and guacamole all love it.
- Where is Desperados from?
France. It was created in Strasbourg in 1995 as the first tequila-flavoured beer and is now part of the Heineken family.
Desperados Can 500ml
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Desperados Can 500ml price in Kenya
Buy Desperados Can 500ml online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 389. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.