Imperial - Cerveceria Costa Rica

matjack85

Illinois

3.1/5  rDev +10.7%
look: 2 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

12oz brown bottles that I was surprised to find at the local Jewel/Osco store in Glendale Heights, IL. $6.99 for a six pack. Just another Central American macro lager, but my first one from Costa Rica.

The pour resulted in only a small white rim for a head, and even that fades in a heartbeat, leaving no lacing behind. Completely clear pale gold color with lots of carbonation bubbles.

The smell is weak, but not unpleasant for a macro - a little cereal grain and light lemony hops.

No great flavor here, but nothing bad either. Mild sweetness that I didn't pick up in the smell. In fact the warmer it gets the sweeter it gets. I liked it best ice cold with just a little sweetness blended with a mild lemon hop citrus bitterness along with a little corn adjunct.

Very light but also very carbonated, giving it a spritzy refreshing mouthfeel. No alcohol flavor at all.

For a macro it's better than most. They go down easy and I'd rather drink this than a Corona any day. Nothing to seek out, but does the job of quenching a thirst.

Serving type: bottle

02-28-2011 12:57:26 | More by matjack85

Fargrow

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev +25%

05-22-2013 12:31:16 | More by Fargrow

BeerOps

Illinois

2.5/5  rDev -10.7%

05-19-2013 19:32:11 | More by BeerOps

2beerdogs

California

3/5  rDev +7.1%

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

zach_crenshaw

Texas

3.25/5  rDev +16.1%

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

kylehay2004

Florida

2.25/5  rDev -19.6%

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

Mullinger1980

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev +25%

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

cm1313

Germany

3/5  rDev +7.1%

05-09-2013 15:23:00 | More by cm1313

jminch

Ohio

3/5  rDev +7.1%

05-02-2013 20:12:49 | More by jminch

Carlton1964

New York

1.5/5  rDev -46.4%
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 +42.9%
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 +1.8%
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 +7.1%
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 -10.7%

03-28-2013 18:54:19 | More by harpus

BGsWo22

New York

1/5  rDev -64.3%

03-21-2013 00:17:50 | More by BGsWo22

drunkciclista

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev +33.9%

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

wendymerissa

Florida

5/5  rDev +78.6%

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

thebigredone

Wisconsin

3/5  rDev +7.1%

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

ChaseTheAce

Texas

2.5/5  rDev -10.7%

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

jmdrpi

Pennsylvania

3.06/5  rDev +9.3%
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%

03-05-2013 14:31:05 | More by Britain

BILF

Israel

1.75/5  rDev -37.5%

03-01-2013 21:44:14 | More by BILF

djrn2

New Jersey

2.5/5  rDev -10.7%

02-28-2013 21:28:34 | More by djrn2

magnusdave

New York

3.25/5  rDev +16.1%

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

Danielr26

Michigan

1.5/5  rDev -46.4%

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