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Libertas

Costa Rica's Craft Brewing Co.
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🌍 Costa Rica · American Pale Ale · One of 217 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
peach
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Libertas

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Libertas

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, refreshing, fruity character as Libertas will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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