50 Best Chilean Beers to Drink in 2026

THE CHILEAN BEER BOARD · UPDATED 2026

Chilean beer stretches far beyond a single pale-lager story. German-influenced brewing in Valdivia meets Patagonian fruit and lager traditions, hop-forward Santiago cans, Elqui Valley ales, and a deep bench of independent breweries.

This Top 50 balances national importance, regional identity, current availability, brewery influence, style range, and usefulness as a tasting map. Start with the first ten, then follow the board from Punta Arenas and Valdivia through Curacaví, Santiago, Pirque, Quilpué, Talagante, and Valparaíso.

50 Best Chilean Beers to Drink in 2026

The ranking begins with the bottles and cans that best explain modern Chilean beer, then broadens into crisp lager, amber ale, IPA, fruit beer, stout, and stronger specialties.

Kunstmann Torobayo
#1 in this roundup
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Kunstmann Torobayo

Brewed by Kunstmann

StyleEnglish Pale Ale
ABV5.0%
Chile moveChile’s benchmark amber ale from Valdivia
Brewed inValdivia

caramel, toast, red fruit, gentle hops, and a dry finish

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Kunstmann Torobayo earns its place because it is Chile’s benchmark amber ale from Valdivia. From Valdivia, it brings caramel, toast, red fruit, gentle hops, and a dry finish. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Kunstmann Torobayo with empanadas, roast pork, grilled chicken, or mature cheese. Serve at 7–9°C in a nonic pint and let the malt open. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Austral Calafate Ale
#2 in this roundup
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Austral Calafate Ale

Brewed by Cervecería Austral

StyleFruit Ale
ABV5.0%
Chile movePatagonia’s signature ale brewed with calafate
Brewed inPunta Arenas

berry, caramel, bread crust, herbs, and mild bitterness

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Austral Calafate Ale earns its place because it is Patagonia’s signature ale brewed with calafate. From Punta Arenas, it brings berry, caramel, bread crust, herbs, and mild bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Austral Calafate Ale with lamb, roast duck, berry-glazed pork, or blue cheese. Serve at 7–9°C in a tulip to hold its fruit aroma. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Kross 5
#3 in this roundup
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Kross 5

Brewed by Cervecería Kross

StyleOak-Aged Strong Ale
ABV7.2%
Chile movean oak-aged Chilean craft landmark
Brewed inCuracaví

toffee, vanilla, dried fruit, oak, and warming spice

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Kross 5 earns its place because it is an oak-aged Chilean craft landmark. From Curacaví, it brings toffee, vanilla, dried fruit, oak, and warming spice. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Kross 5 with braised beef, aged cheese, roast nuts, or chocolate cake. Serve at 10–12°C in a tulip and sip it slowly. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Cuello Negro Stout
#4 in this roundup
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Cuello Negro Stout

Brewed by Cuello Negro

StyleForeign Extra Stout
ABV8.0%
Chile moveValdivia’s cult stout with serious roasted depth
Brewed inValdivia

espresso, dark chocolate, toast, raisins, and firm roast

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Cuello Negro Stout earns its place because it is Valdivia’s cult stout with serious roasted depth. From Valdivia, it brings espresso, dark chocolate, toast, raisins, and firm roast. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Cuello Negro Stout with smoked brisket, oysters, brownies, or blue cheese. Serve at 10–12°C in a stout glass and let it warm. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Jester Luptopia
#5 in this roundup
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Jester Luptopia

Brewed by Cervecería Jester

StyleImperial West Coast IPA
ABV9.0%
Chile moveSantiago’s resinous, high-IBU hop statement
Brewed inSantiago

grapefruit, pine, citrus peel, resin, and dry bitterness

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Jester Luptopia earns its place because it is Santiago’s resinous, high-IBU hop statement. From Santiago, it brings grapefruit, pine, citrus peel, resin, and dry bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Jester Luptopia with spicy tacos, blue cheese, burgers, or grilled beef. Serve very fresh at 8–10°C in a tulip and protect it from heat. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Kunstmann Gran Torobayo
#6 in this roundup
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Kunstmann Gran Torobayo

Brewed by Kunstmann

StyleOld Ale
ABV7.5%
Chile movea stronger, deeper take on the Torobayo classic
Brewed inValdivia

toffee, dark bread, dried fruit, nuts, and warming alcohol

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Kunstmann Gran Torobayo earns its place because it is a stronger, deeper take on the Torobayo classic. From Valdivia, it brings toffee, dark bread, dried fruit, nuts, and warming alcohol. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Kunstmann Gran Torobayo with roast pork, caramelized onions, aged Gouda, or bread pudding. Serve at 10–12°C in a tulip and give it time to breathe. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Austral Yagán
#7 in this roundup
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Austral Yagán

Brewed by Cervecería Austral

StyleDark Ale
ABV5.0%
Chile movea dark Patagonian ale named for Tierra del Fuego
Brewed inPunta Arenas

caramel, cocoa, toasted bread, nuts, and herbal hops

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Austral Yagán earns its place because it is a dark Patagonian ale named for Tierra del Fuego. From Punta Arenas, it brings caramel, cocoa, toasted bread, nuts, and herbal hops. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Austral Yagán with grilled sausages, mushroom stew, roast chicken, or nutty cheese. Serve at 7–9°C in a pint glass with a steady foam cap. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Kross Golden
#8 in this roundup
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Kross Golden

Brewed by Cervecería Kross

StyleGolden Ale
ABV5.3%
Chile moveKross’s approachable bridge into Chilean craft
Brewed inCuracaví

honey, bread, flowers, lemon, and balanced bitterness

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Kross Golden earns its place because it is Kross’s approachable bridge into Chilean craft. From Curacaví, it brings honey, bread, flowers, lemon, and balanced bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Kross Golden with ceviche, grilled chicken, pizza, or young cheese. Serve at 5–7°C in a nonic pint and drink it fresh. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Jester Cosmonauta
#9 in this roundup
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Jester Cosmonauta

Brewed by Cervecería Jester

StyleImperial Stout
ABV10.0%
Chile movea bold Santiago stout built for slow pours
Brewed inSantiago

coffee, cocoa, molasses, dark fruit, and warming roast

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Jester Cosmonauta earns its place because it is a bold Santiago stout built for slow pours. From Santiago, it brings coffee, cocoa, molasses, dark fruit, and warming roast. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Jester Cosmonauta with brownies, barbecue ribs, tiramisu, or strong blue cheese. Serve at 12–14°C in a small tulip and let it unfold. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Guayacán IPA
#10 in this roundup
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Guayacán IPA

Brewed by Cervecería Guayacán

StyleIndia Pale Ale
ABV6.0%
Chile moveElqui Valley’s hop-forward desert-brewed IPA
Brewed inValle de Elqui

orange, pine, tropical fruit, caramel, and firm bitterness

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Guayacán IPA earns its place because it is Elqui Valley’s hop-forward desert-brewed IPA. From Valle de Elqui, it brings orange, pine, tropical fruit, caramel, and firm bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Guayacán IPA with spicy empanadas, grilled beef, curry, or cheddar. Serve fresh at 7–9°C in a tulip and keep the bottle cold. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Kunstmann Lager
#11 in this roundup
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Kunstmann Lager

Brewed by Kunstmann

StylePale Lager
ABV4.3%
Chile movea crisp Valdivian lager with nationwide reach
Brewed inValdivia

cracker, grain, lemon, flowers, and clean bitterness

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Kunstmann Lager earns its place because it is a crisp Valdivian lager with nationwide reach. From Valdivia, it brings cracker, grain, lemon, flowers, and clean bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Kunstmann Lager with fried fish, completos, roast chicken, or mild cheese. Serve at 4–6°C in a tall lager glass with a lively head. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Kross Maibock
#12 in this roundup
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Kross Maibock

Brewed by Cervecería Kross

StyleMaibock
ABV6.5%
Chile movea rich seasonal lager showing Kross’s German roots
Brewed inCuracaví

honey, bread crust, herbs, caramel, and warming malt

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Kross Maibock earns its place because it is a rich seasonal lager showing Kross’s German roots. From Curacaví, it brings honey, bread crust, herbs, caramel, and warming malt. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Kross Maibock with roast pork, sausages, alpine cheese, or caramelized onions. Serve at 7–9°C in a mug and let its malt lead. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Cuello Negro Ámbar
#13 in this roundup
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Cuello Negro Ámbar

Brewed by Cuello Negro

StyleEnglish Pale Ale
ABV5.8%
Chile movea malt-led Valdivian amber with pub character
Brewed inValdivia

biscuit, caramel, orange peel, nuts, and earthy hops

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Cuello Negro Ámbar earns its place because it is a malt-led Valdivian amber with pub character. From Valdivia, it brings biscuit, caramel, orange peel, nuts, and earthy hops. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Cuello Negro Ámbar with meat pies, burgers, roast chicken, or aged cheddar. Serve at 7–9°C in a nonic pint and avoid overchilling. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Austral Patagonia 508
#14 in this roundup
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Austral Patagonia 508

Brewed by Cervecería Austral

StylePale Ale
ABV5.0%
Chile movea Patagonian pale ale tied to the far south
Brewed inPunta Arenas

citrus, biscuit, flowers, herbs, and balanced bitterness

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Austral Patagonia 508 earns its place because it is a Patagonian pale ale tied to the far south. From Punta Arenas, it brings citrus, biscuit, flowers, herbs, and balanced bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Austral Patagonia 508 with king crab, grilled fish, chicken, or semi-hard cheese. Serve at 6–8°C in a pint and keep the pour bright. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Szot Rubia al Vapor
#15 in this roundup
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Szot Rubia al Vapor

Brewed by Cervecería Szot

StyleCalifornia Common
ABV4.2%
Chile moveChile’s distinctive modern take on steam beer
Brewed inTalagante

toast, caramel, herbs, fruit, and crisp lager-like finish

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Szot Rubia al Vapor earns its place because it is Chile’s distinctive modern take on steam beer. From Talagante, it brings toast, caramel, herbs, fruit, and crisp lager-like finish. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Szot Rubia al Vapor with pizza, grilled sausage, roast chicken, or nutty cheese. Serve at 6–8°C in a nonic pint with a firm head. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Austral Ruibarbo
#16 in this roundup
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Austral Ruibarbo

Brewed by Cervecería Austral

StyleRhubarb Fruit Ale
ABV5.7%
Chile movePatagonian rhubarb gives this ale its regional stamp
Brewed inPunta Arenas

tart rhubarb, red fruit, caramel, herbs, and dry acidity

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Austral Ruibarbo earns its place because Patagonian rhubarb gives this ale its regional stamp. From Punta Arenas, it brings tart rhubarb, red fruit, caramel, herbs, and dry acidity. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Austral Ruibarbo with roast duck, goat cheese, pork, or berry tart. Serve at 7–9°C in a tulip and let the fruit aroma lift. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Guayacán Golden Ale
#17 in this roundup
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Guayacán Golden Ale

Brewed by Cervecería Guayacán

StyleGolden Ale
ABV4.5%
Chile movean easygoing golden ale from Chile’s desert valley
Brewed inValle de Elqui

honey, grain, flowers, lemon, and gentle bitterness

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Guayacán Golden Ale earns its place because it is an easygoing golden ale from Chile’s desert valley. From Valle de Elqui, it brings honey, grain, flowers, lemon, and gentle bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Guayacán Golden Ale with ceviche, salads, grilled chicken, or fresh cheese. Serve at 5–7°C in a pint and drink it at peak freshness. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Kross IPA
#18 in this roundup
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Kross IPA

Brewed by Cervecería Kross

StyleIndia Pale Ale
ABV6.0%
Chile movea foundational IPA in Chile’s modern craft wave
Brewed inCuracaví

grapefruit, pine, orange, caramel, and assertive bitterness

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Kross IPA earns its place because it is a foundational IPA in Chile’s modern craft wave. From Curacaví, it brings grapefruit, pine, orange, caramel, and assertive bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Kross IPA with burgers, spicy sausages, tacos, or mature cheddar. Serve fresh at 7–9°C in a tulip and protect the hops. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Kunstmann Bock
#19 in this roundup
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Kunstmann Bock

Brewed by Kunstmann

StyleDark Bock
ABV5.3%
Chile moveValdivia’s familiar dark lager for colder nights
Brewed inValdivia

toffee, bread crust, cocoa, nuts, and soft bitterness

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Kunstmann Bock earns its place because it is Valdivia’s familiar dark lager for colder nights. From Valdivia, it brings toffee, bread crust, cocoa, nuts, and soft bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Kunstmann Bock with roast pork, sausages, mushroom dishes, or aged cheese. Serve at 7–9°C in a mug and allow the malt to open. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Austral Torres del Paine
#20 in this roundup
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Austral Torres del Paine

Brewed by Cervecería Austral

StylePremium Lager
ABV5.0%
Chile movea southern lager carrying Patagonia’s landmark name
Brewed inPunta Arenas

bread, honey, flowers, herbs, and clean bitterness

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Austral Torres del Paine earns its place because it is a southern lager carrying Patagonia’s landmark name. From Punta Arenas, it brings bread, honey, flowers, herbs, and clean bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Austral Torres del Paine with grilled fish, roast chicken, empanadas, or mild cheese. Serve at 4–6°C in a tall lager glass with a brisk pour. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Tübinger Hoppiness IPA
#21 in this roundup
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Tübinger Hoppiness IPA

Brewed by Cervecería Tübinger

StyleIndia Pale Ale
ABV6.0%
Chile movea tropical, bitter IPA brewed near Santiago
Brewed inPirque

pineapple, mango, orange, pale malt, and firm bitterness

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Tübinger Hoppiness IPA earns its place because it is a tropical, bitter IPA brewed near Santiago. From Pirque, it brings pineapple, mango, orange, pale malt, and firm bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Tübinger Hoppiness IPA with spicy chicken, burgers, curry, or sharp cheddar. Serve very fresh at 7–9°C in a tulip and keep it cold. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Granizo IRA
#22 in this roundup
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Granizo IRA

Brewed by Cervecería Granizo

StyleIndia Red Ale
ABV7.0%
Chile movea medal-winning red IPA accented with rosemary
Brewed inQuilpué

caramel, citrus, resin, rosemary, and bold bitterness

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Granizo IRA earns its place because it is a medal-winning red IPA accented with rosemary. From Quilpué, it brings caramel, citrus, resin, rosemary, and bold bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Granizo IRA with grilled lamb, steak, strong cheese, or rosemary potatoes. Serve at 8–10°C in a tulip and let the herbal note rise. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Kunstmann Session IPA
#23 in this roundup
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Kunstmann Session IPA

Brewed by Kunstmann

StyleSession IPA
ABV5.0%
Chile moveKunstmann’s lighter, citrus-led hop option
Brewed inValdivia

grapefruit, lemon, flowers, pale malt, and snappy bitterness

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Kunstmann Session IPA earns its place because it is Kunstmann’s lighter, citrus-led hop option. From Valdivia, it brings grapefruit, lemon, flowers, pale malt, and snappy bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Kunstmann Session IPA with fish tacos, grilled chicken, pizza, or young cheddar. Serve fresh at 5–7°C in a pint and keep it cold. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Guayacán Eclipse
#24 in this roundup
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Guayacán Eclipse

Brewed by Cervecería Guayacán

StyleImperial Stout
ABV9.0%
Chile movea powerful desert-brewed stout from Elqui
Brewed inValle de Elqui

espresso, cocoa, dark fruit, molasses, and warming roast

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Guayacán Eclipse earns its place because it is a powerful desert-brewed stout from Elqui. From Valle de Elqui, it brings espresso, cocoa, dark fruit, molasses, and warming roast. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Guayacán Eclipse with barbecue ribs, brownies, blue cheese, or coffee dessert. Serve at 12–14°C in a small tulip and sip it slowly. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Cuello Negro Session IPA
#25 in this roundup
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Cuello Negro Session IPA

Brewed by Cuello Negro

StyleSession IPA
ABV4.7%
Chile movea lean, aromatic counterpoint to the brewery’s stout
Brewed inValdivia

citrus, pine, herbs, pale grain, and dry bitterness

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Cuello Negro Session IPA earns its place because it is a lean, aromatic counterpoint to the brewery’s stout. From Valdivia, it brings citrus, pine, herbs, pale grain, and dry bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Cuello Negro Session IPA with ceviche, fried chicken, tacos, or mild cheddar. Serve very fresh at 5–7°C in a pint and protect the hops. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Kross Stout
#26 in this roundup
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Kross Stout

Brewed by Cervecería Kross

StyleStout
ABV5.3%
Chile movea balanced Chilean stout with broad availability
Brewed inCuracaví

coffee, cocoa, toast, caramel, and dry roast

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Kross Stout earns its place because it is a balanced Chilean stout with broad availability. From Curacaví, it brings coffee, cocoa, toast, caramel, and dry roast. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Kross Stout with burgers, smoked meat, chocolate cake, or oysters. Serve at 8–10°C in a stout glass and let it warm slightly. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Jester Chispeza
#27 in this roundup
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Jester Chispeza

Brewed by Cervecería Jester

StyleWest Coast Pilsner
ABV5.5%
Chile movea crisp lager sharpened with modern American hops
Brewed inSantiago

lemon, pine, cracker, herbs, and brisk bitterness

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Jester Chispeza earns its place because it is a crisp lager sharpened with modern American hops. From Santiago, it brings lemon, pine, cracker, herbs, and brisk bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Jester Chispeza with fried fish, pizza, spicy chicken, or salty cheese. Serve very fresh at 4–6°C in a tall glass with a firm head. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Kunstmann Arándano
#28 in this roundup
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Kunstmann Arándano

Brewed by Kunstmann

StyleBlueberry Fruit Ale
ABV4.8%
Chile movea popular Valdivian fruit beer with blueberry lift
Brewed inValdivia

blueberry, caramel, soft grain, flowers, and light tartness

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Kunstmann Arándano earns its place because it is a popular Valdivian fruit beer with blueberry lift. From Valdivia, it brings blueberry, caramel, soft grain, flowers, and light tartness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Kunstmann Arándano with goat cheese, roast duck, fruit tart, or dark chocolate. Serve at 6–8°C in a tulip and keep the pour lively. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Szot Stout
#29 in this roundup
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Szot Stout

Brewed by Cervecería Szot

StyleStout
ABV5.5%
Chile movea compact central-Chile stout with dry roast
Brewed inTalagante

coffee, cocoa, toast, nuts, and firm bitterness

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Szot Stout earns its place because it is a compact central-Chile stout with dry roast. From Talagante, it brings coffee, cocoa, toast, nuts, and firm bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Szot Stout with grilled beef, oysters, brownies, or mature cheese. Serve at 8–10°C in a stout glass and avoid overchilling. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Guayacán Stout
#30 in this roundup
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Guayacán Stout

Brewed by Cervecería Guayacán

StyleIrish Extra Stout
ABV6.0%
Chile moveElqui Valley stout balancing roast and drinkability
Brewed inValle de Elqui

espresso, cocoa, toast, dark bread, and dry bitterness

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Guayacán Stout earns its place because it is Elqui Valley stout balancing roast and drinkability. From Valle de Elqui, it brings espresso, cocoa, toast, dark bread, and dry bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Guayacán Stout with smoked pork, grilled mushrooms, brownies, or blue cheese. Serve at 8–10°C in a stout glass with a confident pour. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Tübinger Tubinator
#31 in this roundup
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Tübinger Tubinator

Brewed by Cervecería Tübinger

StyleStrong Dark Ale
ABV8.0%
Chile moveTübinger’s warming dark ale for deliberate sipping
Brewed inPirque

toffee, cocoa, dried fruit, nuts, and warming spice

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Tübinger Tubinator earns its place because it is Tübinger’s warming dark ale for deliberate sipping. From Pirque, it brings toffee, cocoa, dried fruit, nuts, and warming spice. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Tübinger Tubinator with braised beef, aged cheese, chocolate cake, or roast nuts. Serve at 10–12°C in a tulip and give it time to open. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Austral Lager
#32 in this roundup
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Austral Lager

Brewed by Cervecería Austral

StylePale Lager
ABV4.6%
Chile movethe everyday lager anchor of Patagonia’s oldest brewery
Brewed inPunta Arenas

grain, cracker, lemon, flowers, and clean bitterness

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Austral Lager earns its place because it is the everyday lager anchor of Patagonia’s oldest brewery. From Punta Arenas, it brings grain, cracker, lemon, flowers, and clean bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Austral Lager with king crab, fried fish, empanadas, or roast chicken. Serve at 4–6°C in a tall lager glass and drink it fresh. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Kross Pils
#33 in this roundup
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Kross Pils

Brewed by Cervecería Kross

StylePilsner
ABV4.6%
Chile movea precise craft pilsner with bright herbal snap
Brewed inCuracaví

cracker, lemon, flowers, herbs, and crisp bitterness

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Kross Pils earns its place because it is a precise craft pilsner with bright herbal snap. From Curacaví, it brings cracker, lemon, flowers, herbs, and crisp bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Kross Pils with ceviche, grilled fish, schnitzel, or mild cheese. Serve at 4–6°C in a narrow pilsner glass with a tall head. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Kunstmann Miel
#34 in this roundup
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Kunstmann Miel

Brewed by Kunstmann

StyleHoney Ale
ABV4.8%
Chile movea honeyed Valdivian ale that stays refreshingly light
Brewed inValdivia

honey, bread, flowers, apple, and gentle bitterness

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Kunstmann Miel earns its place because it is a honeyed Valdivian ale that stays refreshingly light. From Valdivia, it brings honey, bread, flowers, apple, and gentle bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Kunstmann Miel with roast chicken, glazed pork, soft cheese, or fruit tart. Serve at 6–8°C in a tulip and let the honey aroma emerge. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Jester El Retorno del IBU
#35 in this roundup
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Jester El Retorno del IBU

Brewed by Cervecería Jester

StyleWest Coast IPA
ABV6.2%
Chile movea dry, classic West Coast IPA from Santiago
Brewed inSantiago

grapefruit, pine, orange peel, resin, and firm bitterness

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Jester El Retorno del IBU earns its place because it is a dry, classic West Coast IPA from Santiago. From Santiago, it brings grapefruit, pine, orange peel, resin, and firm bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Jester El Retorno del IBU with tacos, burgers, grilled beef, or sharp cheddar. Serve very fresh at 7–9°C in a tulip and protect the aroma. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Guayacán Diaguitas 33
#36 in this roundup
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Guayacán Diaguitas 33

Brewed by Cervecería Guayacán

StyleSingle-Hop Ale
ABV7.0%
Chile movean Elqui specialty connecting hops with local identity
Brewed inValle de Elqui

citrus, herbs, caramel, pine, and sustained bitterness

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Guayacán Diaguitas 33 earns its place because it is an Elqui specialty connecting hops with local identity. From Valle de Elqui, it brings citrus, herbs, caramel, pine, and sustained bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Guayacán Diaguitas 33 with grilled lamb, empanadas, spicy sausage, or aged cheese. Serve at 8–10°C in a tulip and let the malt warm slightly. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Granizo Gran IPA
#37 in this roundup
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Granizo Gran IPA

Brewed by Cervecería Granizo

StyleAmerican IPA
ABV7.5%
Chile moveGranizo’s full-strength showcase for tropical hops
Brewed inQuilpué

mango, grapefruit, pine, resin, and lingering bitterness

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Granizo Gran IPA earns its place because it is Granizo’s full-strength showcase for tropical hops. From Quilpué, it brings mango, grapefruit, pine, resin, and lingering bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Granizo Gran IPA with spicy chicken, burgers, blue cheese, or grilled beef. Serve very fresh at 8–10°C in a tulip and keep it cold. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Tübinger Pale Ale
#38 in this roundup
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Tübinger Pale Ale

Brewed by Cervecería Tübinger

StyleAmerican Pale Ale
ABV4.5%
Chile movea sessionable Pirque pale ale with citrus balance
Brewed inPirque

orange, flowers, pale caramel, herbs, and tidy bitterness

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Tübinger Pale Ale earns its place because it is a sessionable Pirque pale ale with citrus balance. From Pirque, it brings orange, flowers, pale caramel, herbs, and tidy bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Tübinger Pale Ale with pizza, grilled chicken, fish tacos, or young cheddar. Serve fresh at 6–8°C in a nonic pint with a lively head. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Szot Amber Ale
#39 in this roundup
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Szot Amber Ale

Brewed by Cervecería Szot

StyleAmber Ale
ABV5.5%
Chile movea malt-forward amber from Chile’s craft pioneers
Brewed inTalagante

caramel, toast, orange, nuts, and balanced bitterness

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Szot Amber Ale earns its place because it is a malt-forward amber from Chile’s craft pioneers. From Talagante, it brings caramel, toast, orange, nuts, and balanced bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Szot Amber Ale with burgers, roast pork, grilled vegetables, or cheddar. Serve at 7–9°C in a nonic pint and let the malt show. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Kunstmann Lager Sin Filtrar
#40 in this roundup
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Kunstmann Lager Sin Filtrar

Brewed by Kunstmann

StyleUnfiltered Lager
ABV5.8%
Chile movean unfiltered lager with fuller Valdivian texture
Brewed inValdivia

fresh bread, pear, herbs, soft yeast, and crisp bitterness

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Kunstmann Lager Sin Filtrar earns its place because it is an unfiltered lager with fuller Valdivian texture. From Valdivia, it brings fresh bread, pear, herbs, soft yeast, and crisp bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Kunstmann Lager Sin Filtrar with sausages, roast chicken, pretzels, or semi-hard cheese. Serve at 5–7°C in a mug and roll the bottle gently. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Tübinger Irish Red Ale
#41 in this roundup
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Tübinger Irish Red Ale

Brewed by Cervecería Tübinger

StyleIrish Red Ale
ABV5.5%
Chile movea copper-red ale built around toast and caramel
Brewed inPirque

toffee, toast, nuts, red fruit, and earthy bitterness

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Tübinger Irish Red Ale earns its place because it is a copper-red ale built around toast and caramel. From Pirque, it brings toffee, toast, nuts, red fruit, and earthy bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Tübinger Irish Red Ale with meat pies, roast pork, burgers, or mature cheddar. Serve at 7–9°C in a nonic pint and avoid overchilling. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Guayacán Pale Ale
#42 in this roundup
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Guayacán Pale Ale

Brewed by Cervecería Guayacán

StylePale Ale
ABV5.0%
Chile movea copper pale ale shaped by Elqui Valley brewing
Brewed inValle de Elqui

caramel, orange, herbs, flowers, and clean bitterness

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Guayacán Pale Ale earns its place because it is a copper pale ale shaped by Elqui Valley brewing. From Valle de Elqui, it brings caramel, orange, herbs, flowers, and clean bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Guayacán Pale Ale with empanadas, grilled chicken, pizza, or nutty cheese. Serve fresh at 6–8°C in a pint and keep it cool. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Granizo Imperial Stout
#43 in this roundup
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Granizo Imperial Stout

Brewed by Cervecería Granizo

StyleImperial Stout
ABV8.0%
Chile movea dense Quilpué stout with layered roast character
Brewed inQuilpué

espresso, cocoa, molasses, dark fruit, and warming bitterness

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Granizo Imperial Stout earns its place because it is a dense Quilpué stout with layered roast character. From Quilpué, it brings espresso, cocoa, molasses, dark fruit, and warming bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Granizo Imperial Stout with barbecue ribs, brownies, blue cheese, or coffee cake. Serve at 12–14°C in a small tulip and let it breathe. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Szot Pale Ale
#44 in this roundup
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Szot Pale Ale

Brewed by Cervecería Szot

StyleAmerican Pale Ale
ABV5.8%
Chile movea sturdy pale ale from Chile’s early craft wave
Brewed inTalagante

grapefruit, caramel, pine, flowers, and balanced bitterness

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Szot Pale Ale earns its place because it is a sturdy pale ale from Chile’s early craft wave. From Talagante, it brings grapefruit, caramel, pine, flowers, and balanced bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Szot Pale Ale with burgers, grilled chicken, pizza, or aged cheddar. Serve fresh at 7–9°C in a nonic pint and protect the hops. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Bundor Nessie
#45 in this roundup
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Bundor Nessie

Brewed by Cervecería Bundor

StyleWee Heavy
ABV8.0%
Chile movea Valdivian Scotch ale with cult-bottle appeal
Brewed inValdivia

toffee, smoke, chocolate, nuts, and warming malt

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Bundor Nessie earns its place because it is a Valdivian Scotch ale with cult-bottle appeal. From Valdivia, it brings toffee, smoke, chocolate, nuts, and warming malt. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Bundor Nessie with braised beef, smoked pork, blue cheese, or bread pudding. Serve at 10–12°C in a thistle or tulip and sip slowly. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Cristal Lager
#46 in this roundup
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Cristal Lager

Brewed by Cervecería CCU

StylePale Lager
ABV4.6%
Chile moveone of Chile’s defining mass-market lager pours
Brewed inSantiago

grain, cracker, lemon, faint herbs, and clean bitterness

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Cristal Lager earns its place because it is one of Chile’s defining mass-market lager pours. From Santiago, it brings grain, cracker, lemon, faint herbs, and clean bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Cristal Lager with completos, fried fish, grilled chicken, or salty snacks. Serve cold at 3–5°C in a tall glass with a lively head. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Royal Guard Premium Lager
#47 in this roundup
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Royal Guard Premium Lager

Brewed by Cervecería CCU

StylePremium Lager
ABV5.0%
Chile movea fuller mainstream lager with long Chilean recognition
Brewed inSantiago

bread, honey, flowers, herbs, and mild bitterness

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Royal Guard Premium Lager earns its place because it is a fuller mainstream lager with long Chilean recognition. From Santiago, it brings bread, honey, flowers, herbs, and mild bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Royal Guard Premium Lager with steak sandwiches, roast chicken, empanadas, or mild cheese. Serve at 4–6°C in a lager glass and keep the pour brisk. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Becker Classic
#48 in this roundup
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Becker Classic

Brewed by Cervecería AB InBev Chile

StylePale Lager
ABV4.5%
Chile movean everyday Chilean lager with broad national reach
Brewed inSantiago

grain, corn, lemon, light herbs, and a quick finish

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Becker Classic earns its place because it is an everyday Chilean lager with broad national reach. From Santiago, it brings grain, corn, lemon, light herbs, and a quick finish. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Becker Classic with fried food, completos, pizza, or grilled chicken. Serve cold at 3–5°C in a tall glass and drink it fresh. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Altamira Amber Ale
#49 in this roundup
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Altamira Amber Ale

Brewed by Cervecería Altamira

StyleAmber Ale
ABV5.5%
Chile movea Valparaíso amber linking port-city brewing history
Brewed inValparaíso

caramel, toast, orange, nuts, and earthy bitterness

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Altamira Amber Ale earns its place because it is a Valparaíso amber linking port-city brewing history. From Valparaíso, it brings caramel, toast, orange, nuts, and earthy bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Altamira Amber Ale with empanadas, roast pork, burgers, or semi-hard cheese. Serve at 7–9°C in a pint and let the malt open. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Altamira Nitro Imperial Mocca
#50 in this roundup
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Altamira Nitro Imperial Mocca

Brewed by Cervecería Altamira

StyleImperial Coffee Stout
ABV9.0%
Chile movea nitro coffee stout with Valparaíso intensity
Brewed inValparaíso

espresso, cocoa, cream, molasses, and warming roast

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Altamira Nitro Imperial Mocca earns its place because it is a nitro coffee stout with Valparaíso intensity. From Valparaíso, it brings espresso, cocoa, cream, molasses, and warming roast. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Chilean tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Altamira Nitro Imperial Mocca with tiramisu, brownies, smoked ribs, or blue cheese. Serve at 11–13°C in a stout glass and pour hard for the cascade. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

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