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Imperial Cero

Costa Rica·Alcohol-Free Lager
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Imperial Cero carries deep notes of toasted malt, caramel and coffee, with a robust body and a toasted, malty flavor that is slightly sweet. It is a dark amber, alcohol-free beer made from 100 percent malt, with the alcohol removed. Its brewers suggest it for a Michelada with lime and salt, or alongside chifrijo or grilled meat.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
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
toastymaltyroasted
toasty
malty
roasted
coffee
caramel
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent toasted Malz character, revealing layers of roasted grain and a subtle coffee undertone that deepens on aeration.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Imperial Cero

◎ Appearance

Imperial Cero presents a dark amber hue with excellent clarity and a stable, creamy head that clings persistently to the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a gentle liveliness without excessive effervescence. The visual profile conveys substance and craftsmanship despite the absence of alcohol.

dark amberclearpersistent headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent toasted Malz character, revealing layers of roasted grain and a subtle coffee undertone that deepens on aeration. Caramel sweetness emerges in the mid-range, adding complexity without cloying. The overall aromatic profile is warm and inviting, with clean malt expression dominating the sensory space.

toasted maltroasted graincoffee notescaramel sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a full-bodied experience anchored by rich toasted malt and roasted character that provides structure and depth. Caramel sweetness develops mid-palate, balanced by restrained bitterness (22 IBU) that prevents cloying. The finish remains clean and slightly dry, with lingering malt and a whisper of coffee complexity.

full-bodiedtoasted maltroastedrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, fading with a clean, slightly malty fade that leaves no harsh edges. A subtle sweetness and coffee note persist in the aftertaste, maintaining engagement without heaviness.

medium finishclean fadecoffee aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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