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Cristal Cerveza
Cervecería Bucanero
Cristal is Cuba’s national beer, brewed in Holguín. A light lager suited to the tropical climate, accompanying mojitos, salsa and Caribbean heat since 1949.
📍 Holguín, Cuba
In a nutshell
Caribbean Pale Lager · 4.9% ABV · 🇨🇺 Cuba. Perfect with Ropa vieja.
📊 Specs
4.9%
ABV
12
IBU
5
EBC
3–5°C (icy)
Serve at
330ml
Format
🍺
Straight glass or bottle
👃 Tasting notes
Appearance
Pale gold, fine white head
Aroma
Light malt, slight corn, clean
Taste
Very light, smooth, refreshing
Finish
Very short, clean
🍽️ Food pairing
- Ropa vieja
- Tostones
- Black bean dishes
- Cuban cuisine
🏭 The brewery
Cervecería Bucanero
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Cristal Cerveza?
Cristal Cerveza has an ABV of 4.9%. That figure is its alcohol percentage, or ABV. It is a light beer, to be enjoyed in moderation.
Where does Cristal Cerveza come from?
Cristal Cerveza is brewed by Cervecería Bucanero in Holguín, Cuba.
What food pairs well with Cristal Cerveza?
Cristal Cerveza pairs beautifully with: Ropa vieja, Tostones, Black bean dishes.
How should Cristal Cerveza be served?
Serve Cristal Cerveza at 3–5°C (icy) in a Straight glass or bottle. It is a Caribbean Pale Lager style beer.
🧭 Tasting and serving
Cristal Cerveza is a Caribbean Pale Lager measured at 4.9% ABV, 12 IBU, 5 EBC. On tasting, the glass shows pale gold, fine white head; it smells of light malt, slight corn, clean; the body comes across very light, smooth, refreshing; it ends very short, clean. 12 IBU translates to very low bitterness, and at 4.9% it is standard in strength. At the table it suits Ropa vieja, Tostones, Black bean dishes and Cuban cuisine. It is best in a straight glass or bottle and commonly sold in 330ml. Cervecería Bucanero brews it in Holguín, Cuba.