Balboa Premium Lager | Cervecería Nacional, S.A.
Brewed by:
Cervecería Nacional, S.A.
Panama
cerveceria-nacional.com
Style: American Adjunct Lager
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 4.80%
Availability: Year-round
Notes / Commercial Description:
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Added by BeerAdvocate on 03-23-2002
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Ratings: 58 | Reviews: 20
Reviews by bostonryan:
2.5/5 rDev -8.4%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
More User Reviews:
3.02/5 rDev +10.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
A: Very pale yellow with a bubbly pure white head that creates a pretty fat pillow. Retention is moderate and lacing more than expected.
S: husky, a little corny sweetness, a little steel, and some herbal
T: A little more herbal in the flavor with a touch of leaf, there's a bit of malt and a touch of dryness and less sweetness than the nose. For the style, you could do a lot worse.
M: Crisp and surprisingly clean, expectedly (very) light body.
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look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
A: Very pale yellow with a bubbly pure white head that creates a pretty fat pillow. Retention is moderate and lacing more than expected.
S: husky, a little corny sweetness, a little steel, and some herbal
T: A little more herbal in the flavor with a touch of leaf, there's a bit of malt and a touch of dryness and less sweetness than the nose. For the style, you could do a lot worse.
M: Crisp and surprisingly clean, expectedly (very) light body.
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2.95/5 rDev +8.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
Very basic but clean lager.
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look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
Very basic but clean lager.
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3.08/5 rDev +12.8%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
On 5/12 while in Panama City, Panama (airport):
The beer appeared a brighter yellow, maybe golden, with a white head that had better retention than the Atlas that I had just tried. More noticeable carbonation streaming to the top than the Atlas as well. Way better appearance than the Atlas.
The aroma was about the same as the Atlas, light and grainy, not much else.
The taste was slightly better than the Atlas as it was a bit stronger, more full I guess, but grainy and not much else of note.
The beer had a light feel to it, and much like the other, extremely drinkable and refreshing, but best reserved for hot days or days. Overall, was right in line with expectations. In my opinion, probably the best of the four in Panama.
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look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
On 5/12 while in Panama City, Panama (airport):
The beer appeared a brighter yellow, maybe golden, with a white head that had better retention than the Atlas that I had just tried. More noticeable carbonation streaming to the top than the Atlas as well. Way better appearance than the Atlas.
The aroma was about the same as the Atlas, light and grainy, not much else.
The taste was slightly better than the Atlas as it was a bit stronger, more full I guess, but grainy and not much else of note.
The beer had a light feel to it, and much like the other, extremely drinkable and refreshing, but best reserved for hot days or days. Overall, was right in line with expectations. In my opinion, probably the best of the four in Panama.
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1.46/5 rDev -46.5%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 1 | feel: 2 | overall: 1
Pale yellow beer with a white head on top. The head disappear quickly. The aroma is typical of the one I get from heineken in a green bottle. Not good at all. The taste is nothing like beer. Its water with some fermented malts, not enough to get any good. Its hard to describe. Maybe the beer is past due. It taste like very old straw.
The worst beer in Panama IMHO.
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look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 1 | feel: 2 | overall: 1
Pale yellow beer with a white head on top. The head disappear quickly. The aroma is typical of the one I get from heineken in a green bottle. Not good at all. The taste is nothing like beer. Its water with some fermented malts, not enough to get any good. Its hard to describe. Maybe the beer is past due. It taste like very old straw.
The worst beer in Panama IMHO.
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2.51/5 rDev -8.1%
look: 2 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.5
look: 2 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.5
3/5 rDev +9.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Hahahahaha, who the heck would drink a Panamanian beer anywhere else except Panama? Wow, woofed down mucho cervesa on a recent trip to Panama, all brands, Panama, Balboa, Atlas and Soberana and "came up" asking for more. They are all damn good and worth a try when in Panama. If you are expecting Sam Adams or the like you will really be disappointed. If you are looking for "sun in a bottle" and mucho refresco, pop the cap or pull the tab, you are in for excitement.
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look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Hahahahaha, who the heck would drink a Panamanian beer anywhere else except Panama? Wow, woofed down mucho cervesa on a recent trip to Panama, all brands, Panama, Balboa, Atlas and Soberana and "came up" asking for more. They are all damn good and worth a try when in Panama. If you are expecting Sam Adams or the like you will really be disappointed. If you are looking for "sun in a bottle" and mucho refresco, pop the cap or pull the tab, you are in for excitement.
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3/5 rDev +9.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
A- Pours the usual pale, crystal clear straw color with a finger of white head that quickly dissipates.
S- Light grains, a slight hint of hops.
T- Malts are grainy and light, but more full than a lot of other Panamanian beers, corn adjuncts and a bit of metallic taste, some hops are just barely there in the finish, taste overall is on the sweet side.
M- Light bodied, lots of carbonation, crisp, clean finish.
O- One of the better Panamanian beers, maybe slightly better than Panama. As far as adjunct lager's go its pretty decent, and hits the spot in hot weather.
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look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
A- Pours the usual pale, crystal clear straw color with a finger of white head that quickly dissipates.
S- Light grains, a slight hint of hops.
T- Malts are grainy and light, but more full than a lot of other Panamanian beers, corn adjuncts and a bit of metallic taste, some hops are just barely there in the finish, taste overall is on the sweet side.
M- Light bodied, lots of carbonation, crisp, clean finish.
O- One of the better Panamanian beers, maybe slightly better than Panama. As far as adjunct lager's go its pretty decent, and hits the spot in hot weather.
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2.8/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
Probably my favorite of the 3 beers I tried in Panama.
Appearance is light, clear gold color, decent head.
Aromas are almost non existent. Nothing offensive though.
Taste is a bit malty, crisp, and dry. Unlike the other Panama beers, I didn't notice that corn like quality nearly as much. Actually a bit refreshing.
Mouthfeel is watered down, but not bad.
When in Panama, I'll go for this one. But only in Panama. It's not really all that great, but I thought it was better than the others.
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look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
Probably my favorite of the 3 beers I tried in Panama.
Appearance is light, clear gold color, decent head.
Aromas are almost non existent. Nothing offensive though.
Taste is a bit malty, crisp, and dry. Unlike the other Panama beers, I didn't notice that corn like quality nearly as much. Actually a bit refreshing.
Mouthfeel is watered down, but not bad.
When in Panama, I'll go for this one. But only in Panama. It's not really all that great, but I thought it was better than the others.
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3.07/5 rDev +12.5%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
A: Pours a light golden color with a moderate head that fades quickly.
S: has a light grainy aroma, nothing offensive.
T: Surpisingly refreshing with a slight bitter finish.
F: Light and a bit watery.
D: When in Panama, it is a decent choice and compliments the weather. Goes good with the local foods or by itself.
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look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
A: Pours a light golden color with a moderate head that fades quickly.
S: has a light grainy aroma, nothing offensive.
T: Surpisingly refreshing with a slight bitter finish.
F: Light and a bit watery.
D: When in Panama, it is a decent choice and compliments the weather. Goes good with the local foods or by itself.
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Balboa Premium Lager from Cervecería Nacional, S.A.
Beer rating:
2.73 out of
5 with
58 ratings
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