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Atlas is the classic lager of Panamanian celebrations and has been around for more than 90 years. Cervecería Nacional calls it its leading brand, and on 26 August 2016 the brewery marked the brand's 90th anniversary with a campaign featuring Panamanian figures such as Roberto Durán. The beer has 3.7% ABV.

ABV
3.7%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmalty
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is subtle and restrained, offering delicate malt sweetness with soft grain character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Atlas

◎ Appearance

Atlas pours a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms with moderate density and recedes steadily, leaving a light trace of lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation rises consistently through the body, maintaining a clean, inviting presentation.

pale goldencrystal clearmoderate headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is subtle and restrained, offering delicate malt sweetness with soft grain character. A faint herbal note from noble hops emerges in the background, while the overall impression remains clean and straightforward without aggressive aromatic compounds.

soft grainlight malt sweetnessherbal hops

◐ Taste

On the palate, Atlas delivers a light, clean entry with gentle malt sweetness that dominates without heaviness. Mild bitterness emerges in the mid-palate at low levels, balancing the delicate malt foundation. The beer finishes crisp and refreshing, with minimal residual sweetness and smooth drinkability throughout.

light maltcrisp bitternesssmooth drinkingrefreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, with bitterness fading quickly to leave a dry, neutral aftertaste. The beer leaves no lingering flavors, making it ideal for easy, continuous drinking.

short finishdry aftertaste
75
hopIQ score
Aroma
72
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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