Bucanero Fuerte
Cerveceria Bucanero S.A.

Bucanero FuerteBucanero Fuerte
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From:
Cerveceria Bucanero S.A.
 
Cuba
Style:
American Adjunct Lager
Ranked #166
ABV:
5.4%
Score:
67
Ranked #28,222
Avg:
2.79 | pDev: 20.43%
Reviews:
43
Ratings:
96
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 23, 2024
Added:
Jul 16, 2004
Wants:
  7
Gots:
  18
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Ratings by FLima:
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Reviewed by FLima from Brazil

2.6/5  rDev -6.8%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
I remember having this in Cuba a long time ago, but I have no sensorial memory, indicating it might be forgettable...
Golden color with a big fluffy head with short retention.
Aroma with notes of malt sweetness, syrup and mild grassy hops. Better than most Adjuncts Lagers.
Flavor with notes of grainy malt sweetness, grassy and spicy hops, a bit of syrup and some oxidation. Dry aftertaste with a medium easily perceived bitterness.
Light to watery body with good carbonation. Not sure why they say Fuerte for just 5.4% abv, I guess it is a local relative basis.
Considering the style, this is not bad as some says. Hops were easily perceived and I guess the adjunct is just a hint of sugar to boost alcohol a bit; I would just point some oxidation. I would still prioritize the mojitos and having this to rest from them.
Sep 26, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3 by Zekenyce from New Jersey

Feb 23, 2024
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Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway

2.14/5  rDev -23.3%
look: 2 | smell: 1.75 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
Can, ABV 5.4%, RBNAG 2009 in Vatlandsvåg. Pale golden colour, low head. Aroma of over-boiled vegetables and maize. Typical industrial pale lager flavour with a tolerable bitterness.
Nov 07, 2022
 
Rated: 1.81 by MDDMD from Pennsylvania

Jan 28, 2020
 
Rated: 2.75 by KeyWestGator from Florida

Jun 09, 2019
 
Rated: 3.03 by jeschaefer from Texas

May 08, 2019
 
Rated: 3.82 by VILJ from Florida

Mar 11, 2019
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Reviewed by elnachooo from Spain

1.27/5  rDev -54.5%
look: 1.5 | smell: 1.25 | taste: 1.25 | feel: 1.25 | overall: 1.25
Al vertirla se nota una espuma cremosa y gaseosa. A la vista tiene un color claro y su aroma es herbáceo con un pequeño dejo frutal. En boca es acuosa, agridulce con una sensación áspera. Mala.
Nov 02, 2018
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Rated by Mclusal from Colombia

3/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
B05
Oct 07, 2018
 
Rated: 3.25 by paulish from New York

Nov 22, 2017
 
Rated: 2.75 by Griphon from Florida

Aug 13, 2017
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Reviewed by PorterPro125 from Canada (NB)

3.75/5  rDev +34.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Serving Type: 355 ml Can (Bought at Kiki's Club in Varadero, Cuba)

L- Pours a slightly darker yellow than the average AAL. Topped by a 1 finger white head. Good retention.

S- Caramel, light grain, and a good bit of grassy hops.

T- Identical to the smell. Well balanced and quite flavourful compared to the other Cuban brews (Cristal, Presidente, etc).

F- Light but not enough to be watery. Moderate and steady carbonation.

O- A very good AAL that is definitely better than any American/Canadian AAL that I know of. Still an AAL, but definitely more lively and tasteful than the average BMC fizz water.
May 05, 2017
 
Rated: 2.43 by BeerBeast from Florida

Mar 17, 2017
 
Rated: 1.52 by AleSan from Italy

Feb 09, 2017
 
Rated: 3 by hunterjames from Canada (ON)

Jan 05, 2017
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Reviewed by flyingpig from Scotland

2.25/5  rDev -19.4%
look: 1.75 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.25
355ml Can in Santa Clara, Cuba (1 CUC):
A definite basic lager but an enjoyable one for what it was; I was expecting this one to be a lot worse than it proved to be prior to opening it. The beer was light & semi-sweet with some basic corn & vegetable adjuncts coming through alongside a light bitterness & touches of hay. It was inoffensive & very easy to drink, particularly while sitting in the Cuban sun; a welcome first Cuban beer & one that I ended up going back to several times over the course of my two weeks in the country.
Dec 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by Socialiste from Canada (QC)

May 30, 2016
 
Rated: 3.51 by talbotjf99 from Canada (QC)

May 11, 2016
 
Rated: 2.33 by misternebbie from Pennsylvania

May 09, 2016
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Rated by ugolini78 from Canada (ON)

3.18/5  rDev +14%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Clean optional, more flavour than other island beers. Overall very refreshing.
May 05, 2016
Bucanero Fuerte from Cerveceria Bucanero S.A.
Beer rating: 67 out of 100 with 96 ratings