50 Best Argentine Beers to Drink in 2026 [Lagers, IPAs & More]

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Quilmes Clásica belongs in the Top 50 because it is Argentina's defining national lager. Expect clean grain, faint sweetness, soft hops, and lively carbonation. The result gives a clearer view of Argentine brewing than reputation, rarity, or packaging alone.

Pair it with empanadas, milanesa, pizza, or choripán. Keep pale lagers cold and lively, while allowing IPA, red ale, porter, stout, and stronger malt-driven beers a few minutes to open in the glass.

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Quilmes Stout belongs in the Top 50 because it is the dark-beer counterpoint in Argentina's most famous range. Expect coffee, chocolate, caramel, soft roast, and a creamy finish. The result gives a clearer view of Argentine brewing than reputation, rarity, or packaging alone.

Pair it with grilled beef, chocolate dessert, provoleta, or stew. Keep pale lagers cold and lively, while allowing IPA, red ale, porter, stout, and stronger malt-driven beers a few minutes to open in the glass.

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Patagonia Amber Lager belongs in the Top 50 because it is the premium amber lager most associated with Patagonia. Expect caramel malt, toast, gentle hops, and a clean finish. The result gives a clearer view of Argentine brewing than reputation, rarity, or packaging alone.

Pair it with asado, empanadas, burgers, or semi-hard cheese. Keep pale lagers cold and lively, while allowing IPA, red ale, porter, stout, and stronger malt-driven beers a few minutes to open in the glass.

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Patagonia Bohemian Pilsener belongs in the Top 50 because it is a polished showcase for Patagonian hops. Expect pale malt, herbs, flowers, crisp bitterness, and a dry close. The result gives a clearer view of Argentine brewing than reputation, rarity, or packaging alone.

Pair it with grilled trout, chicken, salads, or picada. Keep pale lagers cold and lively, while allowing IPA, red ale, porter, stout, and stronger malt-driven beers a few minutes to open in the glass.

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Patagonia 24.7 Session IPA belongs in the Top 50 because it is a widely available bridge from lager to Argentine IPA. Expect citrus, Patagonian hops, light malt, and a dry bitter finish. The result gives a clearer view of Argentine brewing than reputation, rarity, or packaging alone.

Pair it with burgers, spicy empanadas, grilled chicken, or cheddar. Keep pale lagers cold and lively, while allowing IPA, red ale, porter, stout, and stronger malt-driven beers a few minutes to open in the glass.

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Patagonia Weisse belongs in the Top 50 because it is a soft warm-weather wheat beer with national reach. Expect orange, lemon, pineapple, wheat, and low bitterness. The result gives a clearer view of Argentine brewing than reputation, rarity, or packaging alone.

Pair it with grilled fish, salads, chicken, or soft cheese. Keep pale lagers cold and lively, while allowing IPA, red ale, porter, stout, and stronger malt-driven beers a few minutes to open in the glass.

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Schneider Lager belongs in the Top 50 because it is a long-running challenger in Argentina's mainstream lager aisle. Expect light grain, mild sweetness, gentle hops, and a crisp close. The result gives a clearer view of Argentine brewing than reputation, rarity, or packaging alone.

Pair it with milanesa, pizza, grilled sausage, or fries. Keep pale lagers cold and lively, while allowing IPA, red ale, porter, stout, and stronger malt-driven beers a few minutes to open in the glass.

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Andes Origen Rubia belongs in the Top 50 because it is a clean all-malt expression of Mendoza beer culture. Expect biscuit malt, light flowers, soft bitterness, and a dry finish. The result gives a clearer view of Argentine brewing than reputation, rarity, or packaging alone.

Pair it with asado, grilled vegetables, pizza, or picada. Keep pale lagers cold and lively, while allowing IPA, red ale, porter, stout, and stronger malt-driven beers a few minutes to open in the glass.

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Andes Origen Roja belongs in the Top 50 because it is a maltier red lager rooted in Mendoza. Expect caramel, toast, dried fruit, mild hops, and a dry close. The result gives a clearer view of Argentine brewing than reputation, rarity, or packaging alone.

Pair it with grilled beef, pasta, empanadas, or nutty cheese. Keep pale lagers cold and lively, while allowing IPA, red ale, porter, stout, and stronger malt-driven beers a few minutes to open in the glass.

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Andes Origen Negra belongs in the Top 50 because it is a dark all-malt lager with broad supermarket reach. Expect toast, caramel, cocoa, dark bread, and balanced bitterness. The result gives a clearer view of Argentine brewing than reputation, rarity, or packaging alone.

Pair it with barbecue, roast pork, mushrooms, or chocolate. Keep pale lagers cold and lively, while allowing IPA, red ale, porter, stout, and stronger malt-driven beers a few minutes to open in the glass.

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Imperial Lager belongs in the Top 50 because it is a fuller premium option in Argentina's national market. Expect golden malt, faint fruit, herbal hops, and a crisp finish. The result gives a clearer view of Argentine brewing than reputation, rarity, or packaging alone.

Pair it with milanesa, grilled chicken, pizza, or picada. Keep pale lagers cold and lively, while allowing IPA, red ale, porter, stout, and stronger malt-driven beers a few minutes to open in the glass.

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Imperial IPA belongs in the Top 50 because it is a mainstream Argentine IPA with real hop presence. Expect citrus, resin, pale caramel, and firm clean bitterness. The result gives a clearer view of Argentine brewing than reputation, rarity, or packaging alone.

Pair it with burgers, spicy empanadas, pizza, or cheddar. Keep pale lagers cold and lively, while allowing IPA, red ale, porter, stout, and stronger malt-driven beers a few minutes to open in the glass.

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Imperial Cream Stout belongs in the Top 50 because it is an accessible national stout with a richer malt profile. Expect coffee, cocoa, roasted malt, gentle sweetness, and creamy foam. The result gives a clearer view of Argentine brewing than reputation, rarity, or packaging alone.

Pair it with steak, chocolate cake, stew, or blue cheese. Keep pale lagers cold and lively, while allowing IPA, red ale, porter, stout, and stronger malt-driven beers a few minutes to open in the glass.

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Antares IPA belongs in the Top 50 because it is a flagship IPA from Argentina's pioneering craft chain. Expect citrus, flowers, caramel malt, pine, and robust bitterness. The result gives a clearer view of Argentine brewing than reputation, rarity, or packaging alone.

Pair it with pizza, spicy food, burgers, or hard cheese. Keep pale lagers cold and lively, while allowing IPA, red ale, porter, stout, and stronger malt-driven beers a few minutes to open in the glass.

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Antares Scotch belongs in the Top 50 because it is one of Antares' most recognizable malt-forward pours. Expect caramel, toffee, toast, dark fruit, and low bitterness. The result gives a clearer view of Argentine brewing than reputation, rarity, or packaging alone.

Pair it with roast beef, empanadas, hard cheese, or bread pudding. Keep pale lagers cold and lively, while allowing IPA, red ale, porter, stout, and stronger malt-driven beers a few minutes to open in the glass.