Tripping Animals No Mames 4Pk is a craft Mexican-style lager brewed at 6.0% ABV by Tripping Animals Brewing in Doral, Florida. Recognized as the brewery's flagship core beer, No Mames has earned an 85 score on BeerAdvocate and accumulated over 10,000 ratings on Untappd, establishing itself as one of South Florida's standout interpretations of the style. Quick Facts: ABV: 6.0% | Origin: Doral, Florida | Style: Mexican-Style Lager | Brewery: Tripping Animals Brewing Production & Heritage Tripping Animals Brewing operates out of Doral, a city in Miami-Dade County, and has built a devoted following across Florida's craft beer scene. No Mames, which the brewery identifies as "our core classic," is brewed with flaked corn as an adjunct — a nod to traditional Mexican lager recipes that rely on corn to lighten the body and add subtle sweetness. The result is a clean, highly drinkable lager that distinguishes itself from mass-produced imports by bringing craft-level attention to ingredient quality and brewing precision. Tasting Notes Aroma: Grassy and corn-forward aromas lead, followed by light cereal grain and pale malt. The nose is restrained and clean, signaling the crisp lager underneath. Taste: The entry is bright and refreshing with moderate corn adjunct sweetness balanced by pale malt. Mid-palate, cereal grain character emerges alongside a gentle bready quality. The beer stays light to medium in body with moderate carbonation that keeps each sip lively without becoming aggressive. Finish: Clean and dry with a short, satisfying fade. Faint corn sweetness lingers briefly before giving way to a crisp, neutral close that invites the next sip immediately. How to Drink No Mames No Mames drinks best cold — straight from the can or poured into a chilled pilsner glass, optionally with a lime wedge. Its clean profile and moderate carbonation also make it a strong base for beer cocktails. A Michelada is the natural pairing, where the corn sweetness rounds out the tomato-lime-hot sauce combination. A Chelada (simply lime juice and salt) lets the lager's subtle grain character shine through. It also works well in a Beer Margarita, where its light body and dry finish prevent the drink from becoming cloyingly sweet. Best For Backyard cookouts and warm-weather gatherings where easy drinking matters Introducing craft beer drinkers to a well-executed Mexican-style lager Pairing with tacos, ceviche, and other Latin-inspired dishes Stocking a cooler for beach days or tailgates when sessionability is key Frequently Asked Questions What does No Mames taste like? No Mames is a crisp, clean Mexican-style lager with subtle flaked corn sweetness, light cereal grain, and a dry, refreshing finish. The flavor is straightforward and highly drinkable with moderate carbonation. How does No Mames compare to Modelo Especial? Both are Mexican-style lagers with corn-influenced profiles, but No Mames is a craft interpretation brewed in small batches in Doral, Florida, resulting in a cleaner, slightly fuller grain character. Modelo Especial, brewed by Grupo Modelo in Mexico, is a widely distributed pilsner-style lager that leans lighter in body and hoppier in its finish. Is No Mames good for beginners? Absolutely — its clean, approachable flavor profile and familiar lager style make it an excellent entry point for anyone exploring craft beer beyond mass-market options. The 6.0% ABV is moderate and easy to manage. Where is No Mames made? No Mames is brewed by Tripping Animals Brewing in Doral, Florida, located in Miami-Dade County. The brewery has become a prominent name in South Florida's craft beer community. What foods pair well with No Mames? Street tacos with al pastor or carnitas complement the corn sweetness nicely. Ceviche and aguachile benefit from the beer's crisp carbonation cutting through citrus and heat. Grilled shrimp or fish tacos match the light body well. Chips with fresh guacamole or pico de gallo provide a simple, satisfying pairing. Elote (Mexican street corn) echoes the corn character in the lager itself. What sizes does No Mames come in? No Mames is commonly available as a 4-pack of cans, which is the standard retail format from Tripping Animals Brewing. Is No Mames worth the price? No Mames positions as a craft alternative to mass-produced Mexican lagers, priced in the standard craft 4-pack tier. For drinkers seeking a locally brewed, higher-quality take on the Mexican lager style, it delivers strong value relative to other craft options in the category. Why No Mames? What separates No Mames from the crowded field of Mexican-style lagers is its craft pedigree and the restraint of its execution. Tripping Animals chose to build their core lineup around this beer — a statement of confidence in a style that rewards technical precision over flashy ingredients. The use of flaked corn keeps the recipe rooted in tradition while the brewery's small-batch approach delivers a cleaner, more defined grain character than industrial equivalents. With an 85 on BeerAdvocate and thousands of Untappd check-ins, No Mames has quietly earned its reputation as one of Florida's most reliable warm-weather lagers.
