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Libertas

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Costa Rica's Craft flagship Libertas tastes like the name suggests — golden, tropical, and effortlessly refreshing. Subtle peach and citrus float above a light frame; the 7% sits warm but invisible, letting fruit and hop character lead. Ideal for warm climates and unhurried afternoons.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
peach
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with tropical stone-fruit aromatics, particularly soft peach and ripe citrus notes that sit above a clean Edelhopfen presence.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Libertas

◎ Appearance

Libertas presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, producing steady streams of bubbles that create delicate lacing as the glass empties. The visual character reflects its refreshing, approachable nature.

bright goldenclearfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with tropical stone-fruit aromatics, particularly soft peach and ripe citrus notes that sit above a clean Edelhopfen presence. The Malz base remains understated, offering a light, neutral support that allows the hop-derived fruit to take center stage. There is no yeast phenolic character—only fruit-forward clarity.

tropical fruitpeach, citrusclean hop characterlight Malz

◐ Taste

The palate opens with gentle tropical and citrus notes that carry the mid-palate momentum without heaviness. A moderate hop bitterness (38 IBU) provides structure and a crisp finish, while the 7% alcohol remains warmly integrated but deliberately restrained. The Malz backbone is lean and clean, letting fruit and hop expression dominate throughout.

tropical, fruitymoderate bitternesscrisp, light-bodiedwarm alcohol, subtle

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and comparatively short, with a lingering citrus dryness that invites another sip. No astringency or sharp edges remain—only a refreshing, gently bitter fade.

dry citrusshort, cleaninviting
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

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