Imperial - Cerveceria Costa Rica

FriarPrickly

Wisconsin

2.58/5  rDev -7.5%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Poured into plastic glass at pool swim up bar in RIU in Guanecaste, Costa Rica.
Pale yellow with little head that quickly disappeared with no lacing.
Smells like wet hay. Tastes like wet hay with no layering of tastes. Finishes quickly with little aftertaste. Watery mouth feel with little carbonation.
My sample size for this review was large and over several days with little change to smell or taste.
My observation is that the large group at the swim up bar were enjoying the Imperial immensely in the 90 plus degree heat and given that there were no other beers available, the drink fit the situation just fine. I bet I drank a half barrel myself along with the paella.
I would be hard pressed to buy a case of this here in Milwaukee however.

Serving type: on-tap

03-24-2012 23:31:41 | More by FriarPrickly

BeerOps

Illinois

2.5/5  rDev -10.4%

05-19-2013 19:32:11 | More by BeerOps

2beerdogs

California

3/5  rDev +7.5%

05-18-2013 14:09:04 | More by 2beerdogs

zach_crenshaw

Texas

3.25/5  rDev +16.5%

05-18-2013 03:30:06 | More by zach_crenshaw

kylehay2004

Florida

2.25/5  rDev -19.4%

05-17-2013 23:22:18 | More by kylehay2004

Mullinger1980

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev +25.4%

05-11-2013 11:15:56 | More by Mullinger1980

cm1313

Germany

3/5  rDev +7.5%

05-09-2013 15:23:00 | More by cm1313

jminch

Ohio

3/5  rDev +7.5%

05-02-2013 20:12:49 | More by jminch

Carlton1964

New York

1.5/5  rDev -46.2%
look: 2.25 | smell: 2 | taste: 1.25 | feel: 1.25 | overall: 1.5

There is a reason Costa Rica is NOT known for there fine brews...this is the reason. Looks like a basic pilsner, smells lke a basic pilsner, tastes like a stale pilsner, and leaves a dry feel in mouth after the first swallow. Over all, I'd say if let with this as your option for beer, choose anything else or just go thirsty.

Serving type: bottle

05-01-2013 03:05:33 | More by Carlton1964

rhoadsrage

Illinois

4/5  rDev +43.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

(Served in an American pint glass)
Bottled 30Sept2012
A- This beer pours a bright yellow crystal clear body with a snow white egg cream top and swirls of microbubbles popping to the surface.

S- The clean green sulfur note is all that comes through with a slight sweetness.

T- The light sweetness has a corn flour taste with a green hop hint in the finish with a slight fruity taste as it opens. The green bitter hint lingers for a moment after each sip. There is a touch of carbonic acid that blends with a touch of sweetness at the finish.

M- The medium mouthfeel has a gentle fizz finish an no alcohol heat.

O- The crisp clean lager has a nice touch of green hops that is supported by a hint of sweetness and the carbonation makes it very drinkable. I cut my teeth on beer in Costa Rica drinking this beer so it may be the memories but I haven’t tasted it in years and it still taste just as nice without the scenery.

Serving type: bottle

04-25-2013 20:56:26 | More by rhoadsrage

sajaffe1

Alabama

2.85/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75

Poured from bottle into a glass tankard

A- This lager has a golden blonde color. There are a lot of bubbles and it looks like any adjunct lager.

S- There is a large amount of corn with a hint of hops. There is nothing really interesting here.

T- Still a lot of corn with a low-moderate amount of hopping. A bit of crispness is noticeable at the finish.

M- Medium carbonation makes it feel like a standard adjunct lager.

O- Nothing exciting, but nothing offensive about this beer. I might as well drink Miller Highlife and save a few bucks.

Serving type: bottle

04-16-2013 00:43:42 | More by sajaffe1

smokinyodas

Florida

3/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Recently had a 6 pack of these beers last night, it was on sale for $6 and liked it alot with my Mexican dinner. Nice light malt mouthfeel, clean crisp hops, no skunky after taste. Reminds me of something better than a Corona but maybe not as good as a Radeburger. Overall a very drinkable Pale Lager on a hot summer day that shouldn't break the piggy bank.

Serving type: bottle

04-14-2013 21:00:08 | More by smokinyodas

harpus

Alabama

2.5/5  rDev -10.4%

03-28-2013 18:54:19 | More by harpus

BGsWo22

New York

1/5  rDev -64.2%

03-21-2013 00:17:50 | More by BGsWo22

drunkciclista

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev +34.4%

03-19-2013 08:36:20 | More by drunkciclista

wendymerissa

Florida

5/5  rDev +79.2%

03-18-2013 04:36:17 | More by wendymerissa

thebigredone

Wisconsin

3/5  rDev +7.5%

03-16-2013 01:05:56 | More by thebigredone

ChaseTheAce

Texas

2.5/5  rDev -10.4%

03-13-2013 17:12:59 | More by ChaseTheAce

jmdrpi

Pennsylvania

3.06/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

12 oz bottle, with a best by date of 30March2013.

appears crystal clear pale yellow color, very little head. also very little aroma, maybe just a little cracked corn and grassy notes, pretty neutral. taste is slightly sweet grainy flavor. very clean. finishes dry. thin body, medium to high level of carbonation.

overall - actually not that bad. just very plain and low on flavor. could drink like water on a hot day no problem.

Serving type: bottle

03-06-2013 04:00:29 | More by jmdrpi

Britain

Texas

3.5/5  rDev +25.4%

03-05-2013 14:31:05 | More by Britain

BILF

Israel

1.75/5  rDev -37.3%

03-01-2013 21:44:14 | More by BILF

djrn2

New Jersey

2.5/5  rDev -10.4%

02-28-2013 21:28:34 | More by djrn2

magnusdave

New York

3.25/5  rDev +16.5%

02-20-2013 22:06:34 | More by magnusdave

Danielr26

Michigan

1.5/5  rDev -46.2%

02-18-2013 19:43:51 | More by Danielr26

Evansbeer

3/5  rDev +7.5%

02-08-2013 15:06:50 | More by Evansbeer