Curry Smugglers Mango Mirchi
By Curry Smugglers · UK
A lager from Margate snack brand Curry Smugglers, 0.5% according to the shops: “Juicy mango with a slow habanero kick”, with “A clean pilsner base” and ripe Alphonso mango on the nose, the brand says.
At 0.5% ABV, this isn’t alcohol-free under UK guidance, which keeps the term for 0.05% or less. We list it with alcohol-free beers, as UK shops do. How UK labels work
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What is Mango Mirchi?
Curry Smugglers is a Margate brand that sells Indian snacks in cans, founded by Steve and Ruby Dass; Steve Dass co-founded Nirvana, the London alcohol-free brewery, the trade press reports. In August 2026 it launched two beers, a basmati rice lager and this alcohol-free Mango Mirchi.
The brand describes “A clean pilsner base” meeting “ripe Alphonso mango on the nose”, then “a slow-building habanero warmth that lingers without ever overwhelming”. The Alcohol Free Co says the mango is aromatic rather than syrupy, with a dry finish. Wholesale Manager calls co-founder Steve Dass the brand’s brewer, but nobody says where it’s brewed.
One shop gives 17 kcal per 100ml; the brand publishes no figure, so we don’t use it in our tools. We haven’t scored it yet.
Flavour Profile
A guide based on the style and the brand’s description (Alphonso mango, a slow habanero warmth, a dry finish), to help you compare at a glance — not a definitive tasting.
Key facts
| Official name | Mango Mirchi Lager |
|---|---|
| Brewery | Curry Smugglers, UK |
| Style | Lager with mango and habanero chilli, on a pilsner base |
| ABV | 0.5% ABV, the shops say; Curry Smugglers doesn’t give a figure |
| Pack | 440ml cans: singles and cases at The Alcohol Free Co; singles and cases from Curry Smugglers |
| Calories | Not published by Curry Smugglers; one shop gives 17 kcal per 100ml |
| Ingredients | Not published in full; the brand and shops name Alphonso mango and habanero chilli |
| Allergens | Not published |
| Vegan | The Alcohol Free Co calls it vegan-friendly |
| Gluten | No gluten-free claim from Curry Smugglers (one shop calls it gluten-free) |
| How it’s made | Not stated |
| Brewed | Not stated: Wholesale Manager calls co-founder Steve Dass its brewer, but nobody names the brewery or where it is |
| UK availability | In stock at The Alcohol Free Co |
Sources: Curry Smugglers’ own website, the trade press, The Alcohol Free Co and The Alcohol Free Drinks Company, checked October 2026. The label on the can or bottle is always the final word.
How Mango Mirchi sits in the Curry Smugglers range
| Beer | Style | ABV | Per 100ml | Unhopped score | UK status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mango Mirchi (this beer) | Lager with mango and habanero chilli, on a pilsner base | 0.5% | Not published | Not yet rated | In stock at The Alcohol Free Co |
The Curry Smugglers beers in our directory, checked October 2026. Scores are Unhopped ratings out of 10. Curry Smugglers doesn’t publish calorie figures; the only one we found is a shop’s.
About Curry Smugglers
Curry Smugglers is a Margate brand known for Indian snacks in cans. In August 2026 it added two beers, including Mango Mirchi, an alcohol-free lager with Alphonso mango and habanero chilli.
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