“Whether you’re looking for a nice light beer to pair with a big dinner or something you can drink all day out and about, this brew is hard to beat,” says Gizmo Head Brewer Eric Conner. The addition of fresh lime juice makes it the perfect complement to hot summer days.
Originally brewed as a small-batch one-off beer, Once Upon a Lime’s popularity pushed it to the year-round lineup. “A very simple recipe of corn, pilsner malt, West Coast citrus-forward hops, German lager yeast, and a little bit of lime juice in the secondary” results in a balanced, approachable, and endlessly drinkable beer.
“Mexican lagers are my go to for drinking in the North Carolina summer heat,” Eric says. “Everything about them is perfect for it, and the addition of lime juice really elevates the flavor and takes it to the top.”
About Gizmo Brew Works
Gizmo’s variety of brews offer something for every palate, from “beer-flavored beer” to bold experimental creations that rotate frequently. The Raleigh brewery and taproom features an expansive beer garden, regularly hosting live music and food trucks in a dog- and family-friendly atmosphere.
“There is always a fun event to look forward to,” Eric says, “such as our annual Oktoberfest in September and our anniversary party the first week of May.”
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