Imperial

Imperial, the beer of Costa Rica.  After my recent trip there, I am expected a nice light lager that finishes dry with a touch of malt to quench your thirst after exploring the rain forests.  Let's do this.

Aroma - Sweet malt, slight hint of corn, a touch of noble hop aroma.

Appearance - Brilliant straw yellow, tight white head that provides great lacing as you drink.

Flavor - Not a whole lot there.  Slight breadiness, dry alcohol, hint of noble hop flavor in the background.  Slightly fruity.

Mouth-feel - Light, easy drinking.  Medium high carbonation.

Overall - Imperial is probably how lagers were made before prohibition here in the US.  It is a very refreshing beer easy drinking beer.  More flavor than I was expecting with a hint of noble hop in the finish.  This out beats American swill any day.  Next time you are in Costa Rica in the hot rain forests, I recommend going for an Imperial lager as you take in the beauty around you!