Fuego Brewing Company
Namú
Slight toasted malted notes with crisp finish.
Amber
5.5%Blue Zone Brewery
Pelada Blonde Ale
Pelada Blonde Ale is a Blonde Ale with a 5.1% ABV. It pours a clear, pale golden color with a moderate white head. The aroma is subtle, featuring light malt and floral hop notes. The flavor profile is clean and crisp, with a slight malt sweetness and a gentle hop bitterness that provides a crisp finish. The mouthfeel is light-bodied with moderate carbonation, contributing to a smooth and refreshing experience.
Blonde
5.5%Blue Zone Brewery
Blue SaiZone
Blue SaiZone is a Blonde Ale brewed with Saison yeast, offering a clear and light appearance. It features a smooth mouthfeel with medium-light to medium body and medium to high carbonation, resulting in a refreshing experience. The beer is easy-drinking, with a subtle flavor profile and minimal bitterness.
Blonde
5%Blue River Brewery
Blonde
Blue River Brewery's Blonde Ale is a Blonde/Golden Ale with an ABV of 4.5%. It pours a clear, pale golden color with a moderate white head. The aroma is subtle, featuring light malt and floral hop notes. The flavor profile is clean and crisp, with a slight malt sweetness and a gentle hop bitterness that provides a crisp finish. The mouthfeel is light-bodied with moderate carbonation, contributing to a smooth and refreshing experience.
Blonde
4.5%Coconutz Brewhouse
Golden Iguana
Golden Iguana from Coconutz Brewhouse is a golden, light-bodied blonde ale with a crisp and refreshing profile. It features a mild malt sweetness with subtle notes of bread and honey. The hop presence is gentle, adding just a touch of bitterness for balance.
Blonde
Volcano Brewing Company
Magdalena
Magdalena from Volcano Brewing Company is a light, golden ale offering a smooth, easy-drinking experience. It features a mild malt sweetness with subtle fruitiness, balanced by a delicate hop bitterness. The body is light and crisp, making it a refreshing choice, with moderate carbonation. The ale is crafted to be approachable with a clean finish, making it a great option for casual sipping in warm, beachside settings. Its overall drinkability is enhanced by its low bitterness and well-balanced profile.
Blonde
5%Volcano Brewing Company
Gato Malo
A traditional southern brown ale with a classic malty taste, this brew contains hints of toasted malt, chocolate, caramel and coffee.
Brown
5%Dirigo Fermentory
Nativa
This delicate and smooth dark beer was made for those who love a good dark beer and that want to have more than one without feeling too full. With notes of coffee, caramel and cocoa from the Costa Rican cocoa beans added to this beer. The name of this beer, Nativa (which means native) pretends to highlight two ingredients in this beer that are native to Costa Rica: cocoa beans and water
Brown • Brittish
4.5%2 Gringos Artisan Brewing
Samara Gold
Samara Gold is a Cream Ale with a 5.3% ABV and 20 IBU. It pours a pale golden color with a slight haze and a moderate head. The aroma is subtle, featuring light malt and corn notes. The flavor profile is mild, with a slight sweetness and a crisp, clean finish. The bitterness is low, allowing the malt flavors to be the focal point. This beer offers a refreshing and approachable option for those seeking a lighter, easy-drinking brew.
Cream Ale
5.3%2 Gringos Artisan Brewing
La Machita
La Machita is a German-style Cream Ale with a 4.5% ABV and 22 IBU. It pours a pale golden color with a slight haze and a moderate head. The aroma is subtle, featuring light malt and floral hop notes. The flavor profile is clean and crisp, with a slight malt sweetness and a gentle hop bitterness that balances the sweetness. The mouthfeel is light-bodied with moderate carbonation, leading to a smooth, refreshing finish. This beer offers a classic Cream Ale experience, perfect for those seeking a light and easy-drinking brew.
Cream Ale
4.5%Numu Brewing Company
Chorotega
Refreshing and with a character as deep as the culture from which its name precedes. Intense copper color; complex citrusy aromas. With a characteristic flavor of hops and hints of tropical fruits. A medium body, and a balanced aftertaste.
IPA
Papagayo Brewing Co.
Tropical IPA
Intense tropical fruit aroma crisp, juicy hop flavor.
IPA
2 Gringos Artisan Brewing
Zombie Dust
Zombie Dust is an American IPA with a 7.5% ABV and 90 IBU. It pours a vibrant golden burnt orange color with a well-formed head. The beer features a prominent citrus aroma with floral undertones. The flavor profile is dominated by citrus hops, delivering a bright, zesty character complemented by a balanced bitterness. Its crisp and full-bodied nature makes it a refreshing choice for IPA enthusiasts.
IPA • American
7.5%2 Gringos Artisan Brewing
Pura Vida
Pura Vida is an Imperial IPA with a 6.5% ABV and 83 IBU. It is characterized by a bold and robust hop profile, delivering prominent citrus and pine flavors. The beer pours a vibrant golden color with a slight haze and a sturdy head. The bitterness is assertive yet well-balanced, complementing the malt backbone for a smooth and crisp finish. This brew showcases the classic attributes of the style, appealing to those who enjoy a strong hop-forward experience.
IPA • Imperial
6.5%2 Gringos Artisan Brewing
Axe Man
Axe Man is an American IPA with a 7.2% ABV and 81 IBU. It pours a deep amber color with a slight haze and a moderate head. The aroma is a blend of citrus and pine, indicative of its hop-forward character. The flavor profile features a balanced bitterness with notes of grapefruit and pine, complemented by a subtle malt sweetness. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied with moderate carbonation, leading to a clean, crisp finish. This beer exemplifies the classic American IPA style, offering a harmonious blend of hop bitterness and malt sweetness.
IPA • American
7.2%Numu Brewing Company
Liberiana
Beer with a light golden color, a very soft and subtle maltiness, and noble German hops. Subtle fruit notes round this delicious and drinkable beer.
Kolsch
Maderos Brewery
Krisis Kolsch
Kolsch
4.7%Numu Brewing Company
Numu Lager
A golden German-style Helles lager with a touch of sweetness balanced with a spicy German hop flavor and light bitterness. The malt character is soft and bready.
Lager • Helles
Papagayo Brewing Co.
Beach Lager
Easy-Drinking Traditional lager. Clean, bright and refreshing.
Lager
2 Gringos Artisan Brewing
La Machita Ultra
La Machita Ultra is an American Light Lager with a 4% ABV and 22 IBU. It pours a pale golden color with a slight haze and a moderate white head. The aroma is subtle, featuring light malt and floral hop notes. The flavor profile is clean and crisp, with a slight malt sweetness and a gentle hop bitterness that provides a crisp finish. The mouthfeel is light-bodied with moderate carbonation, contributing to a smooth and refreshing experience. This beer offers a classic American Light Lager experience, suitable for those seeking a light and easy-drinking brew.
Lager • American Light
4%Blue Zone Brewery
Tika's
Tika's is a Mexican Lager with a 4.2% ABV. It pours a clear, pale golden color with a moderate white head. The aroma is subtle, featuring light malt and floral hop notes. The flavor profile is clean and crisp, with a slight malt sweetness and a gentle hop bitterness that provides a crisp finish. The mouthfeel is light-bodied with moderate carbonation, contributing to a smooth and refreshing experience.
Lager • Mexican
4.2%Blue River Brewery
Blue Morpho
Blue River Brewery's Blue Morpho is a lager with an ABV of 4%. It pours a clear, pale golden color with a moderate white head. The aroma is subtle, featuring light malt and floral hop notes. The flavor profile is clean and crisp, with a slight malt sweetness and a gentle hop bitterness that provides a crisp finish. The mouthfeel is light-bodied with moderate carbonation, contributing to a smooth and refreshing experience.
Lager
4%Numu Brewing Company
Edulis Tropical
A crisp and refreshing Tropical Ale with Costa Rican Passion Fruit
Pale
Papagayo Brewing Co.
Passion Fruit Ale
Light, golden pale Ale with local passion fruit and subtle hoppiness.
Pale • Fruited
2 Gringos Artisan Brewing
Fresa en Leche
Fresa en Leche is a unique Pale Ale with a 7.8% ABV and 15 IBU. It features a light golden color and a creamy texture. The flavor profile highlights subtle strawberry notes balanced with a mild sweetness reminiscent of cream, creating a smooth and slightly fruity drinking experience. The bitterness is minimal, allowing the delicate fruit and malt flavors to shine. This beer offers a refreshing and approachable take on a fruit-infused ale.
Pale • Specialty
7.8%2 Gringos Artisan Brewing
La Playa
La Playa is an American Pale Ale with a 5% ABV and 39 IBU. It pours a clear, pale golden color with a moderate white head. The aroma is subtle, featuring light malt and floral hop notes. The flavor profile is balanced, with a slight malt sweetness and a gentle hop bitterness that provides a crisp finish. The mouthfeel is light-bodied with moderate carbonation, contributing to a smooth and refreshing experience. This beer offers a classic Pale Ale experience, suitable for those seeking a light and easy-drinking brew.
Pale
5%2 Gringos Artisan Brewing
Zappa
Zappa is an American Pale Ale with a 6.2% ABV and 30 IBU. It pours a clear, amber to copper color with a moderate white head. The aroma is inviting, featuring notes of pine, citrus, and floral hops, complemented by a subtle malt sweetness. The flavor profile is balanced, with a moderate hop bitterness that provides a crisp finish, while the malt backbone adds a touch of sweetness. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied with moderate carbonation, contributing to a smooth and refreshing experience. This beer offers a classic American Pale Ale experience, showcasing a harmonious blend of hop bitterness and malt sweetness.
Pale
6.2%2 Gringos Artisan Brewing
Coco's Pilsner
Coco's Pilsner is a crisp and refreshing lager with a 4.6% ABV and 33 IBU. It pours a clear, pale golden color with a moderate head. The aroma is subtle, featuring light malt and floral hop notes. The flavor profile is clean and crisp, with a slight malt sweetness and a gentle hop bitterness that balances the sweetness. The mouthfeel is light-bodied with moderate carbonation, leading to a smooth, refreshing finish. This beer offers a classic pilsner experience, perfect for those seeking a light and easy-drinking brew.
Pilsner
4.6%Potrero Brewing Company
Session
Potrero Brewing Co.'s Session beer is a refreshing, light-bodied brew with a crisp finish. At 3.8% ABV, it offers a lower alcohol content while maintaining a bright and clean profile. The beer is brewed with Citra hops, delivering subtle citrus and tropical fruit notes. Its light body makes it easy to drink, perfect for those seeking a flavorful yet easy-going beer for extended sessions or casual drinking.
Pilsner • Session
3.8%Fuego Brewing Company
Bunun
In the land of Pura Vida, Pilsner is King. Full bodied with plenty of flavor, our Pilsner is the perfect combination of taste and refreshment.
Pilsner
5%Numu Brewing Company
Manzu
Porter • Baltic
2 Gringos Artisan Brewing
Paradise Porter
Paradise Porter is an American Porter with a 7% ABV and 31 IBU. It pours a deep, dark brown to black color with a tan head. The aroma is rich and inviting, featuring roasted malt, coffee, and chocolate notes. The flavor profile is robust and complex, with pronounced roasted malt flavors complemented by coffee and dark chocolate undertones. The mouthfeel is full-bodied and creamy, with moderate carbonation that enhances the smoothness. The bitterness is moderate, providing a balanced contrast to the malt sweetness. This beer offers a rich, satisfying experience, characteristic of the American Porter style.
Porter • American
7%Potrero Brewing Company
Chocolate Porter
The Chocolate Porter from Potrero Brewing Co. presents deep, dark color with rich chocolate and roasted malt aromas. Its flavor is a smooth blend of cocoa, coffee, and slight caramel sweetness, with a moderate roasted bitterness. The body is medium to full, with a creamy mouthfeel that balances the sweetness and bitterness. The hops are subtle, allowing the malt-forward character to dominate. It finishes with a pleasant, lingering chocolate note and a mild bitterness.
Porter
5.5%Whale Tail Brewery
Black Fin
Whale Tail Brewery's Black Fin Porter is a stunning brown ale with ruby highlights. Its body is smooth, with very slight effervescence and a persistent and creamy surface. Its unique nuances include flavors of almonds, grapes, dark chocolate, coffee, roasted cocoa, caramel and brown sugar. Balanced towards a more bitter taste, this refined beer offers a dry and subtle sensation on your palate adorned by an unmistakable and characteristic malt flavor.
Porter
6.1%Blue River Brewery
Red Ale
Blue River Brewery's Red Ale is characterized by its deep amber to reddish-brown hue, presenting a clear appearance with a moderate off-white head. The aroma offers a harmonious blend of caramel and toasted malt notes, accompanied by subtle earthy and floral hop undertones. On the palate, this medium-bodied ale delivers a malt-forward flavor profile, featuring rich caramel and toffee sweetness balanced by a mild hop bitterness. The finish is smooth and satisfying, with a lingering malt sweetness and a touch of dryness from the hops. Overall, this Red Ale provides a well-balanced and flavorful experience, appealing to those who appreciate malt-centric beers with moderate bitterness.
Red
5.4%Butterfly Brewing Co.
Sunset Amber
Sunset Amber is an amber ale characterized by a deep amber color and a malty sweetness balanced by mild bitterness. The flavor profile is rich, with toasted malt and caramel notes, complemented by a slight hop presence that adds subtle pine and citrus. The beer’s medium body and smooth mouthfeel provide a satisfying drink, with a well-rounded finish that highlights its malt-forward character without overwhelming bitterness. It’s a balanced and easy-to-drink beer, offering a comforting experience for amber ale lovers.
Red
6%Coconutz Brewhouse
Lapa Roja
Lapa Roja Red from Coconutz Brewhouse is a deep amber-colored red ale with a rich malt backbone. It offers flavors of caramel, toffee, and toasted bread, balanced by a moderate hop presence that provides a slight bitterness. The beer has a smooth, medium body with a clean finish, making it both flavorful and easy to drink.
Red
4.3%Costa Rica's Craft Brewing Co.
Segua
Red
4.8%Chirripoberg Cervecería
Hemp and Hops
Chirripoberg Hemp and Hops Ale’s unique recipe is a medium amber to medium reddish copper ale with subtle flavors. Slightly malty in balance with a mild toffee/caramel initial sweetness with Hemp seed. Relatively low in hops and a touch of toasty dryness on the finish.
Red
6%Numu Brewing Company
Sabanero
Golden in color, with a spicy aroma, fresh and fruity herbal flavor, and a light dry body.
Saison
Qué Mae Brewing Company
Llévela Suave
Llevela Suave by Qué Mae Brewing Company is a farmhouse saison known for its light, effervescent body and delicate balance of fruity and spicy flavors. It features mild yeast characteristics, with hints of citrus and peppery notes, complemented by a clean, dry finish. The beer’s crispness and refreshing qualities make it an enjoyable choice for fans of light, farmhouse-style ales. Its subtle complexity is offset by an easy-drinking profile, making it perfect for warm weather or casual occasions.
Saison • Farmhouse
5.7%2 Gringos Artisan Brewing
Dirty Bastard
Dirty Bastard is a Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy with a 7% ABV and 36 IBU. It pours a deep amber to brown color with a slight haze and a moderate head. The aroma is rich and malty, featuring notes of caramel, toffee, and dark fruits. The flavor profile is smooth and malty, with flavors of caramel, toffee, and dark fruits, complemented by a subtle smokiness. The bitterness is low, allowing the malt flavors to be the focal point. This beer offers a rich, complex, and delicious experience, characteristic of the Scotch Ale style.
Scotch Ale • Wee Heavy
7%Costa Rica's Craft Brewing Co.
Malacrianza
Scotch Ale
6%Whale Tail Brewery
Wild Mico
Whale Tail Brewery's Wild Mico Scottish Ale boasts a deep malty character balanced by the bitterness of its hops. This beer has a slightly sweet finish, mid to low bitterness, and a medium body with copper-like to pale coffee color notes.
Scotch Ale
5.2%2 Gringos Artisan Brewing
Tropical Sour
Tropical Sour is a fruited sour beer with a 6% ABV and 14 IBU. It pours a hazy, pale golden color with a moderate head. The aroma is vibrant, featuring tropical fruit notes of mango, passionfruit, and pineapple. The flavor profile is clean and tart, with a crisp and fruity finish that highlights the tropical fruit flavors. The bitterness is low, allowing the fruit flavors to be the focal point. This beer offers a refreshing and flavorful experience, characteristic of the fruited sour style.
Sour • Fruited
6%2 Gringos Artisan Brewing
Tropicalia Sour Ale
Tropicalia Sour Ale is a fruited sour beer with an 8% ABV and 12 IBU. It pours a hazy, deep pink to reddish hue, indicative of its fruit additions. The aroma is vibrant, featuring pronounced notes of tropical fruits such as mango, pineapple, and passion fruit, complemented by a subtle tartness. The flavor profile is tangy and refreshing, with the tropical fruit flavors leading, balanced by a mild lactic sourness. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied with moderate carbonation, contributing to a crisp and clean finish. This beer offers a delightful and tropical sour experience, characteristic of the fruited sour style.
Sour • Fruited
8%Potrero Brewing Company
Kettle Sour
The Kettle Sour from Potrero Brewing Co. showcases a bright, hazy appearance. The flavor features tart, tangy notes of citrus and green apple, with a crisp and refreshing sourness. The beer has a light to medium body, with a soft mouthfeel and a slight fruity sweetness that balances the acidity. There is minimal bitterness, allowing the sour characteristics to take the spotlight. Overall, it's a vibrant, easy-drinking beer with a refreshing and smooth finish.
Sour • Kettle
4.8%Potrero Brewing Company
Sandia Sour
The Sandia Sour from Potrero Brewing Co. is a tart, refreshing beer with a strong watermelon flavor. It has a pinkish hue, typical of fruit-infused sours, and a lively acidity that balances its sweetness. The hops are barely noticeable, allowing the fruitiness and sourness to dominate. The beer has a smooth mouthfeel with moderate carbonation and a crisp finish. It's a well-executed fruit sour, offering a playful and thirst-quenching experience for those who enjoy sour, fruity brews.
Sour • Fruited
4.8%Las Olas Brewing
Good Vibes
Sour • Berliner Wiesse
3.8%2 Gringos Artisan Brewing
Chocolate Oatmeal Cream Stout
Chocolate Oatmeal Cream Stout is a stout with a 5.5% ABV and 28 IBU. It pours a deep, dark brown color with a tan head. The aroma is rich, featuring roasted barley and chocolate notes. The flavor profile is smooth and balanced, with pronounced roasted barley and chocolate flavors complemented by a subtle sweetness from the oatmeal. The bitterness is moderate, providing a pleasant contrast to the malt sweetness. This beer offers a rich, complex, and delicious experience, characteristic of the stout style.
Stout • Oatmeal
5.5%2 Gringos Artisan Brewing
Breakfast Stout
The Breakfast Stout is an oatmeal stout with a 9.5% ABV and 34 IBU. It pours a deep, dark brown to black color with a tan head. The aroma is rich and inviting, featuring roasted malt, coffee, and chocolate notes. The flavor profile is robust and complex, with pronounced roasted malt flavors complemented by coffee and dark chocolate undertones. The mouthfeel is full-bodied and creamy, with moderate carbonation that enhances the smoothness. The bitterness is moderate, providing a balanced contrast to the malt sweetness. This beer offers a rich, satisfying experience, characteristic of the oatmeal stout style.
Stout • Oatmeal
9.5%Brothers Of Ale Brewing
Dry Irish Stout
Brothers of Ale Brewing's Dry Irish Stout is a traditional stout with an ABV of 4.5% and 20 IBU. It pours a deep black color with a small tan head. The aroma is subtle, featuring roasted malt and coffee notes. The flavor profile is dry and crisp, with roasted malt flavors and a slight bitterness that provides a clean finish. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied with moderate carbonation, contributing to a smooth and refreshing experience.
Stout • Irish
4.2%Butterfly Brewing Co.
Choco Java
The Choco Java Stout has a rich, dark color with roasted coffee and chocolate flavors that dominate the profile. There are notes of bittersweet cocoa, complemented by a smooth, creamy mouthfeel. The hops are minimal, allowing the malt-forward, coffee-driven bitterness to shine. The beer’s body is medium to full, offering a well-balanced sweetness and slight dryness. It’s an enjoyable, indulgent stout with a satisfying coffee-chocolate combination that leaves a lingering, slightly bitter finish.
Stout • Coffee
6.3%Beer Designers Brewing Co.
Lobejo
Lobejo from Beer Designers Brewing is a rich, dark beer with deep brown hues. It features malt-forward flavors of roasted coffee and dark chocolate, accompanied by a slight caramel sweetness. The hops provide subtle bitterness, which balances the sweet and roasted notes. It has a full body with a smooth mouthfeel, and its carbonation is moderate. The beer offers a comforting, well-rounded experience with a dry finish that complements the malt complexity.
Stout • American
7%Brothers Of Ale Brewing
The Belgian Brother
Brothers of Ale Brewing's Belgian Tripel, known as "The Belgian Brother," is a Belgian-style ale with an ABV of 7.5% and 29 IBU. It pours a clear, deep golden color with a moderate white head. The aroma is inviting, featuring notes of fruity esters, such as pear and apple, along with subtle hints of spice and malt sweetness. The flavor profile is complex, with a balanced blend of fruity esters, malt sweetness, and a gentle hop bitterness that provides a clean finish. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied with moderate carbonation, contributing to a smooth and effervescent experience.
Tripel
7.5%Whale Tail Brewery
AstrAle
AstrAle is a Belgian Tripel beer with a smooth impression of grainy malt. Its bitterness is light with a floral aroma, honey notes, medium body, and moderate carbonation. The Tripel beers have a premium alcohol content without overwhelming, with notable touches of cinnamon, brown sugar and fresh fruits.
Tripel • Belgian
9.1%Papagayo Brewing Co.
Offshore Ale
Hazy American wheat ale with floral and citrus notes. Super refreshing and easy drinking.
Wheat • Hazy American Wheat
2 Gringos Artisan Brewing
Moon Dust
Moon Dust is an American Pale Wheat Beer with a 5.9% ABV and 12 IBU. It pours a hazy, pale golden color with a moderate head. The aroma is subtle, featuring light wheat and malt notes. The flavor profile is mild, with a slight sweetness and a crisp, clean finish. The bitterness is low, allowing the wheat and malt flavors to be the focal point. This beer offers a refreshing and approachable option for those seeking a lighter, easy-drinking brew.
Wheat
5.9%Blue River Brewery
Honey Wheat
Blue River Brewery's Honey Wheat is a wheat beer with an ABV of 6.4% and 20 IBU. It pours a clear, pale golden color with a moderate white head. The aroma is subtle, featuring light malt and floral hop notes. The flavor profile is clean and crisp, with a slight malt sweetness and a gentle hop bitterness that provides a crisp finish. The mouthfeel is light-bodied with moderate carbonation, contributing to a smooth and refreshing experience.
Wheat
6.4%Brothers Of Ale Brewing
Belgian Wit
Brothers of Ale Brewing's Belgian Wit is a wheat beer with an ABV of 6% and 25 IBU. It pours a hazy, pale golden color with a moderate white head. The aroma is inviting, featuring notes of zesty citrus, coriander, and passion fruit. The flavor profile is crisp and refreshing, with a balanced blend of citrusy tartness and subtle spice from the coriander. The mouthfeel is light to medium-bodied with moderate carbonation, contributing to a smooth and effervescent experience.
Wheat • Belgian
5%Butterfly Brewing Co.
Summerweizen
The Summerweizen is a refreshing wheat beer with a pale, hazy color. It offers a smooth, light body with flavors of banana, clove, and mild citrus, typical of the wheat beer style. The hop presence is subdued, focusing on the yeast-driven fruity and spicy characteristics. It has a balanced sweetness and a subtle, dry finish, making it an easy-drinking choice for hot weather. Its moderate carbonation enhances the refreshing quality, making it an enjoyable, sessionable beer.
Wheat
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