Pilsener
Brouwerij Nacional Balashi
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- From:
- Brouwerij Nacional Balashi
- Aruba
- Style:
- Lager - European Pale
Ranked #254 - ABV:
- 5%
- Score:
- 67
Ranked #30,723 - Avg:
- 2.85 | pDev: 20.35%
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 31, 2022
- Added:
- Oct 11, 2002
- Wants:
- 8
- Gots:
- 41
SCORE
67
Poor
67
Poor
Notes:
The beer has a deep golden color totally clear and transparent, with a bitterness which is soft to the tongue and nose however with an aroma of fresh hops, a short aftertaste and easy on foam. The combination of all feels fresh and smooth to the mouth when cold, perfect for Aruba's hot climate.
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3.98/5 rDev +39.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
by Creevo from Michigan
Had bottled , 7.5oz at Lola’s at dinner in Aruba. Had no idea what to expect but wanted to sample what was local. Came in a green bottle and tasted just like Heineken. Refreshing in the hot Sun. Not surprising the taste was identical seeing the Dutch connection.
Mar 31, 2022
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
by Creevo from Michigan
Had bottled , 7.5oz at Lola’s at dinner in Aruba. Had no idea what to expect but wanted to sample what was local. Came in a green bottle and tasted just like Heineken. Refreshing in the hot Sun. Not surprising the taste was identical seeing the Dutch connection.
Mar 31, 2022
3.06 by Mickt465 from New Hampshire on Dec 24, 2021
2.15 by emiliobaratta from Venezuela on Mar 04, 2021
3.58/5 rDev +25.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
by donspublic from Texas
Poured from can into tulip, good 2 finger cream colored head, good retention and lacing. Pale yellow in the glass, clear, slight particles floating, but the beer is 2 years old, so all forgiven. Smell is crushed grain, slight grassiness. Taste is sweet malt, some grassiness and a mild sweetness thru the finish. Dry finish with a mild bitterness and a slight salinity on the palate. I have had worse, and for the 2+ years on the can hidden in the back of my fridge, not bad. This would be easy to crush on the beach
Dec 12, 2019
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
by donspublic from Texas
Poured from can into tulip, good 2 finger cream colored head, good retention and lacing. Pale yellow in the glass, clear, slight particles floating, but the beer is 2 years old, so all forgiven. Smell is crushed grain, slight grassiness. Taste is sweet malt, some grassiness and a mild sweetness thru the finish. Dry finish with a mild bitterness and a slight salinity on the palate. I have had worse, and for the 2+ years on the can hidden in the back of my fridge, not bad. This would be easy to crush on the beach
Dec 12, 2019
2.83 by Jstarr2517 from Connecticut on Nov 16, 2019
4 by fthegiants from California on Nov 10, 2019
3.03 by craigbelly from Iowa on Sep 18, 2019
2.65 by robotic_being from Florida on Jun 25, 2019
3.24 by JeffSK from Wisconsin on Apr 06, 2019
3.31/5 rDev +16.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
by 1009 from Massachusetts
This is the official beer of Aruba and it truly embodies the island style of a Pilsner. The beer takes you back to the colonial routes of the island while adding it’s own smooth tropical taste. A real treat!
Mar 11, 2019
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
by 1009 from Massachusetts
This is the official beer of Aruba and it truly embodies the island style of a Pilsner. The beer takes you back to the colonial routes of the island while adding it’s own smooth tropical taste. A real treat!
Mar 11, 2019
2.39/5 rDev -16.1%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.25
by BFCarr from New Jersey
There's worse out there, but this is with them.
Jan 26, 2019
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.25
by BFCarr from New Jersey
There's worse out there, but this is with them.
Jan 26, 2019
3/5 rDev +5.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
by WoodBrew from Ohio
My bestie brought a can of this back for me to try. It poured a clear golden with fizzy white head that dissipated quickly and left no lace. The scent had faint white wine flare. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink with grain flourish. The mouthfeel is lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall its an ok beer.
Jan 18, 2019
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
by WoodBrew from Ohio
My bestie brought a can of this back for me to try. It poured a clear golden with fizzy white head that dissipated quickly and left no lace. The scent had faint white wine flare. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink with grain flourish. The mouthfeel is lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall its an ok beer.
Jan 18, 2019
2.78 by 54V4G3 from Belgium on Dec 03, 2018
3.75/5 rDev +31.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
by Jlabs from New York
Poured into a pint glass via bottle
Color is a mild yellow
Smell is a sweet malt
Tatse is the maltiness followed buta sweet creaminess
Medium carbination
Decent mouthfeel
The beer itself is nothing special yet it tastes really good when you are drinking it in a raft going through a lazy river with the sun beating on your face
Nov 06, 2018
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
by Jlabs from New York
Poured into a pint glass via bottle
Color is a mild yellow
Smell is a sweet malt
Tatse is the maltiness followed buta sweet creaminess
Medium carbination
Decent mouthfeel
The beer itself is nothing special yet it tastes really good when you are drinking it in a raft going through a lazy river with the sun beating on your face
Nov 06, 2018
2.5 by broadway848 from New York on Oct 16, 2018
2.75 by mickyge from Massachusetts on Oct 13, 2018
3 by Zekenyce from New Jersey on Sep 06, 2018
2.78 by Jrosso from New Jersey on Jul 13, 2018
3.03/5 rDev +6.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
by CHickman from New York
An 8 oz stubby can from Aruba, it pours clear yellow color with a 1 finger white head that faded rather slowly, leaving basically zero lacing. I didn't expect much in the looks department, like trolling a bar at last call, however this was decent enough looking.
Smells of caramel, corn husk, malt and lemon zest or faint hops. Again, didn't expect much and didn't get much.
My first impression of the flavor is that it's very sweet, like corn syrup and light caramel. Then it tastes like a lager with the sweet malt, vegetables or corn husk, honey, earthy notes, mild skunky notes and toasted grains. Seems they run the same brewing and flavor playbook between Miami and Venezuela.
Jun 30, 2018
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
by CHickman from New York
An 8 oz stubby can from Aruba, it pours clear yellow color with a 1 finger white head that faded rather slowly, leaving basically zero lacing. I didn't expect much in the looks department, like trolling a bar at last call, however this was decent enough looking.
Smells of caramel, corn husk, malt and lemon zest or faint hops. Again, didn't expect much and didn't get much.
My first impression of the flavor is that it's very sweet, like corn syrup and light caramel. Then it tastes like a lager with the sweet malt, vegetables or corn husk, honey, earthy notes, mild skunky notes and toasted grains. Seems they run the same brewing and flavor playbook between Miami and Venezuela.
Jun 30, 2018
2.25 by Rammed96 from Maryland on Jun 19, 2018
2.5 by von_kaiser from Connecticut on Apr 17, 2018
3.46 by cd34 from Illinois on Apr 07, 2018
2.69 by DaPan from Canada (ON) on Feb 10, 2018
2.5 by MonkeyPilates from Minnesota on Jan 10, 2018
2.75 by jera1350 from Minnesota on Dec 24, 2017
2 by rspauldi from Texas on Dec 21, 2017
2.85 by icemanls4 from Switzerland on Nov 10, 2017
2.52 by JizackFH from New York on Sep 26, 2017
2.66 by DaveCash from New York on Sep 08, 2017
3 by JamesLeung from Florida on Aug 27, 2017
2.79 by socon67 from New York on Aug 24, 2017
3.35 by Minnesota_beer_guy from Minnesota on Aug 12, 2017
3.26 by BeerBull from Massachusetts on Jul 10, 2017
3.11 by prost2hefeweizen from Oklahoma on Jun 28, 2016
2.75 by thoglund from New York on Jun 09, 2016
3.13 by Hrgomar from Colombia on Apr 25, 2016
2.02 by Coorsy from Massachusetts on Apr 04, 2016
3.08 by Exeggutor from New Hampshire on Mar 08, 2016
2.01/5 rDev -29.5%
look: 2 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.75
by Shellynix from Massachusetts
Aruba's corona. Very watery.
Mar 06, 2016
look: 2 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.75
by Shellynix from Massachusetts
Aruba's corona. Very watery.
Mar 06, 2016
2.78 by Jae61 from Arizona on Jan 10, 2016
Pilsener from Brouwerij Nacional Balashi
Beer rating:
67 out of
100 with
199 ratings