50 Best Colombian Beers to Drink in 2026

THE COLOMBIAN BEER BOARD · UPDATED 2026

Colombian beer is bigger than the ice-cold lager shorthand. Historic national brands still define everyday drinking, but Bogotá, Medellín, Boyacá, and the coffee-growing regions now add pale ale, wheat beer, IPA, fruit sour, porter, and coffee stout to the map.

This Top 50 balances cultural importance, regional identity, current relevance, brewery influence, style range, and usefulness as a tasting guide. Start with the first ten, then follow the board from Bogotá and Barranquilla through Medellín, Tocancipá, Tunja, and the country’s newer independent can scene.

50 Best Colombian Beers to Drink in 2026

The ranking opens with the beers that best explain Colombia’s national and craft traditions, then broadens into German-inspired lager, British ale, Belgian styles, tropical fruit beer, coffee stout, and modern IPA.

Club Colombia Dorada
#1 in this roundup
Beer profile

Club Colombia Dorada

Brewed by Cervecería Bavaria

StylePremium Pale Lager
ABV4.7%
Colombia movethe country’s benchmark premium lager
Brewed inBogotá

bread, honey, grain, flowers, and gentle bitterness

BAR NOTES

Club Colombia Dorada earns its place as the country’s benchmark premium lager. From Bogotá, it brings bread, honey, grain, flowers, and gentle bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Club Colombia Dorada with grilled chicken, arepas, fried fish, or mild cheese. Serve at 4–6°C in a tall lager glass with a firm white head. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

BBC Cajicá Honey Ale
#2 in this roundup
Beer profile

BBC Cajicá Honey Ale

Brewed by Bogotá Beer Company

StyleHoney Ale
ABV5.3%
Colombia moveBBC’s honeyed flagship and early craft reference
Brewed inBogotá

honey, biscuit, orange, soft caramel, and tidy bitterness

BAR NOTES

BBC Cajicá Honey Ale earns its place as BBC’s honeyed flagship and early craft reference. From Bogotá, it brings honey, biscuit, orange, soft caramel, and tidy bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try BBC Cajicá Honey Ale with roast chicken, glazed pork, empanadas, or soft cheese. Serve at 7–9°C in a nonic pint and let the honey aroma open. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

3 Cordilleras Mestiza
#3 in this roundup
Beer profile

3 Cordilleras Mestiza

Brewed by 3 Cordilleras

StyleAmerican Pale Ale
ABV4.8%
Colombia moveMedellín’s approachable gateway into modern craft
Brewed inMedellín

citrus, caramel, flowers, pine, and balanced bitterness

BAR NOTES

3 Cordilleras Mestiza earns its place as Medellín’s approachable gateway into modern craft. From Medellín, it brings citrus, caramel, flowers, pine, and balanced bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try 3 Cordilleras Mestiza with burgers, grilled chicken, pizza, or semi-hard cheese. Serve fresh at 6–8°C in a pint and protect the hop aroma. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Apóstol Helles
#4 in this roundup
Beer profile

Apóstol Helles

Brewed by Cervecería Apóstol

StyleHelles Lager
ABV5.0%
Colombia movea polished German-style lager brewed in Colombia
Brewed inMedellín

bread, honey, flowers, herbs, and clean bitterness

BAR NOTES

Apóstol Helles earns its place as a polished German-style lager brewed in Colombia. From Medellín, it brings bread, honey, flowers, herbs, and clean bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Apóstol Helles with arepas, roast chicken, sausages, or young cheese. Serve at 4–6°C in a mug and give it a lively foam cap. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

BBC Septimazo IPA
#5 in this roundup
Beer profile

BBC Septimazo IPA

Brewed by Bogotá Beer Company

StyleIndia Pale Ale
ABV6.0%
Colombia movethe IPA that helped normalize hops in Bogotá
Brewed inBogotá

grapefruit, orange peel, caramel, herbs, and firm bitterness

BAR NOTES

BBC Septimazo IPA earns its place as the IPA that helped normalize hops in Bogotá. From Bogotá, it brings grapefruit, orange peel, caramel, herbs, and firm bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

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

Pola del Pub IPA
#6 in this roundup
Beer profile

Pola del Pub IPA

Brewed by Pola del Pub

StyleIndia Pale Ale
ABV6.0%
Colombia movea crisp independent IPA with pub-ready balance
Brewed inTocancipá

citrus, pine, tropical fruit, pale malt, and dry bitterness

BAR NOTES

Pola del Pub IPA earns its place as a crisp independent IPA with pub-ready balance. From Tocancipá, it brings citrus, pine, tropical fruit, pale malt, and dry bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Pola del Pub IPA with fried chicken, spicy empanadas, burgers, or cheddar. Serve fresh at 7–9°C in a tulip and protect it from heat. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Club Colombia Roja
#7 in this roundup
Beer profile

Club Colombia Roja

Brewed by Cervecería Bavaria

StyleAmber Lager
ABV4.7%
Colombia movethe widely available amber face of Club Colombia
Brewed inBogotá

caramel, toast, red fruit, nuts, and mild bitterness

BAR NOTES

Club Colombia Roja earns its place as the widely available amber face of Club Colombia. From Bogotá, it brings caramel, toast, red fruit, nuts, and mild bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Club Colombia Roja with grilled beef, roast pork, empanadas, or nutty cheese. Serve at 6–8°C in a mug and let the caramel malt show. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

3 Cordilleras Blanca
#8 in this roundup
Beer profile

3 Cordilleras Blanca

Brewed by 3 Cordilleras

StyleWheat Ale
ABV4.8%
Colombia movea bright Medellín wheat beer with broad reach
Brewed inMedellín

lemon, orange peel, wheat bread, coriander, and soft spice

BAR NOTES

3 Cordilleras Blanca earns its place as a bright Medellín wheat beer with broad reach. From Medellín, it brings lemon, orange peel, wheat bread, coriander, and soft spice. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try 3 Cordilleras Blanca with ceviche, salads, seafood, or fresh cheese. Serve at 5–7°C in a wheat glass and keep the pour lively. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Apóstol Weizen
#9 in this roundup
Beer profile

Apóstol Weizen

Brewed by Cervecería Apóstol

StyleHefeweizen
ABV5.0%
Colombia movea Colombian take on classic Bavarian wheat beer
Brewed inMedellín

banana, clove, wheat bread, lemon, and soft yeast

BAR NOTES

Apóstol Weizen earns its place as a Colombian take on classic Bavarian wheat beer. From Medellín, it brings banana, clove, wheat bread, lemon, and soft yeast. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Apóstol Weizen with fried fish, roast chicken, salad, or fruit dessert. Serve at 6–8°C in a wheat glass and pour the yeast last. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

BBC Macondo Coffee Stout
#10 in this roundup
Beer profile

BBC Macondo Coffee Stout

Brewed by Bogotá Beer Company

StyleCoffee Stout
ABV5.8%
Colombia movea coffee stout built around a defining Colombian crop
Brewed inBogotá

espresso, cocoa, toast, dark fruit, and dry roast

BAR NOTES

BBC Macondo Coffee Stout earns its place as a coffee stout built around a defining Colombian crop. From Bogotá, it brings espresso, cocoa, toast, dark fruit, and dry roast. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try BBC Macondo Coffee Stout with braised beef, brownies, blue cheese, or coffee cake. Serve at 9–11°C in a stout glass and let it warm slightly. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Águila Original
#11 in this roundup
Beer profile

Águila Original

Brewed by Cervecería Bavaria

StylePale Lager
ABV4.0%
Colombia moveColombia’s most recognizable everyday lager
Brewed inBarranquilla

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

BAR NOTES

Águila Original earns its place as Colombia’s most recognizable everyday lager. From Barranquilla, it brings grain, cracker, lemon, light herbs, and a quick finish. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Águila Original with fried fish, patacones, grilled chicken, or salty snacks. Serve cold at 3–5°C in a tall glass and drink it fresh. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

BBC Chapinero Porter
#12 in this roundup
Beer profile

BBC Chapinero Porter

Brewed by Bogotá Beer Company

StylePorter
ABV5.0%
Colombia movethe porter that brought dark ale to a wider audience
Brewed inBogotá

coffee, cocoa, toast, caramel, and earthy bitterness

BAR NOTES

BBC Chapinero Porter earns its place as the porter that brought dark ale to a wider audience. From Bogotá, it brings coffee, cocoa, toast, caramel, and earthy bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try BBC Chapinero Porter with barbecue, burgers, brownies, or aged cheese. Serve at 8–10°C in a nonic pint and avoid overchilling. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

3 Cordilleras Negra
#13 in this roundup
Beer profile

3 Cordilleras Negra

Brewed by 3 Cordilleras

StyleSweet Stout
ABV6.4%
Colombia movea rich Medellín stout with lasting national visibility
Brewed inMedellín

chocolate, coffee, caramel, dark fruit, and soft roast

BAR NOTES

3 Cordilleras Negra earns its place as a rich Medellín stout with lasting national visibility. From Medellín, it brings chocolate, coffee, caramel, dark fruit, and soft roast. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try 3 Cordilleras Negra with ribs, chocolate cake, blue cheese, or roasted nuts. Serve at 9–11°C in a stout glass and let the sweetness settle. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Apóstol Dubbel
#14 in this roundup
Beer profile

Apóstol Dubbel

Brewed by Cervecería Apóstol

StyleBelgian-Style Dubbel
ABV6.3%
Colombia movea monastery-inspired ale with real Colombian history
Brewed inMedellín

raisin, caramel, clove, dark bread, and warming spice

BAR NOTES

Apóstol Dubbel earns its place as a monastery-inspired ale with real Colombian history. From Medellín, it brings raisin, caramel, clove, dark bread, and warming spice. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Apóstol Dubbel with braised beef, aged cheese, roast pork, or bread pudding. Serve at 10–12°C in a chalice and let the fruit emerge. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Pola del Pub Coffee Milk Stout
#15 in this roundup
Beer profile

Pola del Pub Coffee Milk Stout

Brewed by Pola del Pub

StyleCoffee Milk Stout
ABV5.0%
Colombia movean independent stout joining lactose with local coffee
Brewed inTocancipá

latte, cocoa, caramel, cream, and gentle roast

BAR NOTES

Pola del Pub Coffee Milk Stout earns its place as an independent stout joining lactose with local coffee. From Tocancipá, it brings latte, cocoa, caramel, cream, and gentle roast. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Pola del Pub Coffee Milk Stout with brownies, breakfast dishes, smoked pork, 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, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Pilsen
#16 in this roundup
Beer profile

Pilsen

Brewed by Cervecería Unión

StylePale Lager
ABV4.0%
Colombia moveMedellín’s historic hometown lager and Paisa staple
Brewed inMedellín

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

BAR NOTES

Pilsen earns its place as Medellín’s historic hometown lager and Paisa staple. From Medellín, it brings grain, cracker, lemon, faint herbs, and clean bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Pilsen with chicharrón, arepas, fried chicken, or salty snacks. Serve cold at 3–5°C in a tall lager glass with a brisk head. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

BBC Bacatá Blanca
#17 in this roundup
Beer profile

BBC Bacatá Blanca

Brewed by Bogotá Beer Company

StyleBelgian-Style Witbier
ABV4.5%
Colombia moveBBC’s citrus-spiced white ale for warm afternoons
Brewed inBogotá

orange peel, coriander, wheat, lemon, and soft spice

BAR NOTES

BBC Bacatá Blanca earns its place as BBC’s citrus-spiced white ale for warm afternoons. From Bogotá, it brings orange peel, coriander, wheat, lemon, and soft spice. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try BBC Bacatá Blanca with ceviche, shrimp, salad, or fresh cheese. Serve at 5–7°C in a wheat glass and keep the yeast suspended. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

3 Cordilleras Mulata
#18 in this roundup
Beer profile

3 Cordilleras Mulata

Brewed by 3 Cordilleras

StyleAmber Ale
ABV5.2%
Colombia movea malt-driven amber rooted in Medellín’s craft rise
Brewed inMedellín

caramel, toast, orange, nuts, and balanced bitterness

BAR NOTES

3 Cordilleras Mulata earns its place as a malt-driven amber rooted in Medellín’s craft rise. From Medellín, it brings caramel, toast, orange, nuts, and balanced bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try 3 Cordilleras Mulata with grilled pork, burgers, empanadas, or cheddar. Serve at 7–9°C in a nonic pint and let the malt open. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Apóstol Märzen
#19 in this roundup
Beer profile

Apóstol Märzen

Brewed by Cervecería Apóstol

StyleMärzen Lager
ABV5.3%
Colombia movean Oktoberfest-minded lager with Colombian precision
Brewed inMedellín

toast, bread crust, honey, herbs, and smooth bitterness

BAR NOTES

Apóstol Märzen earns its place as an Oktoberfest-minded lager with Colombian precision. From Medellín, it brings toast, bread crust, honey, herbs, and smooth bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Apóstol Märzen with sausages, roast pork, potatoes, or semi-hard cheese. Serve at 6–8°C in a mug and allow the toasted malt to lead. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Pola del Pub APA
#20 in this roundup
Beer profile

Pola del Pub APA

Brewed by Pola del Pub

StyleAmerican Pale Ale
ABV4.9%
Colombia movea bright dry-hopped pale ale made for the pub
Brewed inTocancipá

lemon, grapefruit, pineapple, pale caramel, and clean bitterness

BAR NOTES

Pola del Pub APA earns its place as a bright dry-hopped pale ale made for the pub. From Tocancipá, it brings lemon, grapefruit, pineapple, pale caramel, and clean bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Pola del Pub APA with burgers, pizza, grilled chicken, or mature cheese. Serve very fresh at 6–8°C in a pint and keep it cold. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Poker
#21 in this roundup
Beer profile

Poker

Brewed by Cervecería Bavaria

StylePale Lager
ABV4.0%
Colombia movethe friendship-branded lager found across Colombia
Brewed inBogotá

grain, corn, lemon, light bread, and mild bitterness

BAR NOTES

Poker earns its place as the friendship-branded lager found across Colombia. From Bogotá, it brings grain, corn, lemon, light bread, and mild bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Poker with completos, fried food, grilled chicken, or mild cheese. Serve cold at 3–5°C in a tall glass with a lively pour. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

BBC Monserrate Roja
#22 in this roundup
Beer profile

BBC Monserrate Roja

Brewed by Bogotá Beer Company

StyleRed Ale
ABV5.0%
Colombia moveBBC’s malt-led red ale named for Bogotá’s mountain
Brewed inBogotá

caramel, toast, red fruit, orange, and earthy hops

BAR NOTES

BBC Monserrate Roja earns its place as BBC’s malt-led red ale named for Bogotá’s mountain. From Bogotá, it brings caramel, toast, red fruit, orange, and earthy hops. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try BBC Monserrate Roja with roast pork, burgers, empanadas, or aged cheddar. Serve at 7–9°C in a nonic pint and avoid overchilling. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

3 Cordilleras Rosada
#23 in this roundup
Beer profile

3 Cordilleras Rosada

Brewed by 3 Cordilleras

StyleRosé Fruit Ale
ABV3.8%
Colombia movea light rosé-style beer with unusual national reach
Brewed inMedellín

red berries, flowers, citrus, pale grain, and gentle tartness

BAR NOTES

3 Cordilleras Rosada earns its place as a light rosé-style beer with unusual national reach. From Medellín, it brings red berries, flowers, citrus, pale grain, and gentle tartness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try 3 Cordilleras Rosada with salads, seafood, goat cheese, or fruit tart. Serve at 5–7°C in a tulip and let the fruit aroma lift. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Apóstol Bock
#24 in this roundup
Beer profile

Apóstol Bock

Brewed by Cervecería Apóstol

StyleBock
ABV6.0%
Colombia movea dark German-style lager with serious malt depth
Brewed inMedellín

toffee, dark bread, nuts, cocoa, and warming malt

BAR NOTES

Apóstol Bock earns its place as a dark German-style lager with serious malt depth. From Medellín, it brings toffee, dark bread, nuts, cocoa, and warming malt. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Apóstol Bock with roast pork, sausages, mushroom dishes, or aged cheese. Serve at 8–10°C in a mug and give it time to open. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Pola del Pub Witbier
#25 in this roundup
Beer profile

Pola del Pub Witbier

Brewed by Pola del Pub

StyleWitbier
ABV5.0%
Colombia movea pub-focused wheat beer with citrus and spice
Brewed inTocancipá

orange, coriander, wheat bread, lemon, and soft pepper

BAR NOTES

Pola del Pub Witbier earns its place as a pub-focused wheat beer with citrus and spice. From Tocancipá, it brings orange, coriander, wheat bread, lemon, and soft pepper. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Pola del Pub Witbier with ceviche, grilled fish, salad, or fresh cheese. Serve at 5–7°C in a wheat glass with a generous head. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Costeña
#26 in this roundup
Beer profile

Costeña

Brewed by Cervecería Bavaria

StylePale Lager
ABV4.0%
Colombia movea coastal Colombian lager built for hot weather
Brewed inBarranquilla

grain, cracker, lemon, light herbs, and brisk carbonation

BAR NOTES

Costeña earns its place as a coastal Colombian lager built for hot weather. From Barranquilla, it brings grain, cracker, lemon, light herbs, and brisk carbonation. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Costeña with fried fish, coconut rice, patacones, or grilled shrimp. Serve cold at 3–5°C in a tall glass and drink it fresh. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Club Colombia Negra
#27 in this roundup
Beer profile

Club Colombia Negra

Brewed by Cervecería Bavaria

StyleDark Lager
ABV4.7%
Colombia movethe dark-lager branch of Colombia’s premium staple
Brewed inBogotá

caramel, cocoa, dark bread, nuts, and mild roast

BAR NOTES

Club Colombia Negra earns its place as the dark-lager branch of Colombia’s premium staple. From Bogotá, it brings caramel, cocoa, dark bread, nuts, and mild roast. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Club Colombia Negra with grilled beef, sausages, mushroom dishes, or nutty cheese. Serve at 6–8°C in a mug and let the malt come forward. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

BBC Lager
#28 in this roundup
Beer profile

BBC Lager

Brewed by Bogotá Beer Company

StylePremium Lager
ABV5.0%
Colombia moveBBC’s crisp all-malt answer to mainstream lager
Brewed inBogotá

bread, flowers, honey, herbs, and clean bitterness

BAR NOTES

BBC Lager earns its place as BBC’s crisp all-malt answer to mainstream lager. From Bogotá, it brings bread, flowers, honey, herbs, and clean bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

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

Pola del Pub Rubia Original
#29 in this roundup
Beer profile

Pola del Pub Rubia Original

Brewed by Pola del Pub

StyleBlonde Ale
ABV5.0%
Colombia movethe easy-drinking core pour of the El Irish pubs
Brewed inTocancipá

bread, pear, flowers, lemon, and tidy bitterness

BAR NOTES

Pola del Pub Rubia Original earns its place as the easy-drinking core pour of the El Irish pubs. From Tocancipá, it brings bread, pear, flowers, lemon, and tidy bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Pola del Pub Rubia Original with grilled chicken, salads, pizza, or mild cheese. Serve at 5–7°C in a nonic pint and keep the pour lively. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Club Colombia Trigo
#30 in this roundup
Beer profile

Club Colombia Trigo

Brewed by Cervecería Bavaria

StyleWheat Beer
ABV4.9%
Colombia movea seasonal wheat expression from a national brand
Brewed inBogotá

wheat bread, banana, lemon, soft spice, and gentle sweetness

BAR NOTES

Club Colombia Trigo earns its place as a seasonal wheat expression from a national brand. From Bogotá, it brings wheat bread, banana, lemon, soft spice, and gentle sweetness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Club Colombia Trigo with fried fish, roast chicken, salad, or fruit dessert. Serve at 5–7°C in a wheat glass and roll the bottle gently. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Águila Light
#31 in this roundup
Beer profile

Águila Light

Brewed by Cervecería Bavaria

StyleLight Lager
ABV3.4%
Colombia movethe lighter counterpart to Colombia’s biggest beer
Brewed inBarranquilla

grain, lemon, faint corn, soft herbs, and a dry finish

BAR NOTES

Águila Light earns its place as the lighter counterpart to Colombia’s biggest beer. From Barranquilla, it brings grain, lemon, faint corn, soft herbs, and a dry finish. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Águila Light with ceviche, fried snacks, grilled chicken, or fresh cheese. Serve very cold at 2–4°C in a tall glass and drink it fresh. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Redd's Citrus
#32 in this roundup
Beer profile

Redd's Citrus

Brewed by Cervecería Bavaria

StyleCitrus Ale
ABV4.0%
Colombia movea sweet-tart citrus beer with broad shelf recognition
Brewed inBogotá

lime, green apple, pale malt, sugar, and light tartness

BAR NOTES

Redd's Citrus earns its place as a sweet-tart citrus beer with broad shelf recognition. From Bogotá, it brings lime, green apple, pale malt, sugar, and light tartness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Redd's Citrus with spicy snacks, fruit salad, grilled shrimp, or soft cheese. Serve at 3–5°C in a tall glass and keep the carbonation bright. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Bruder 65 IPA
#33 in this roundup
Beer profile

Bruder 65 IPA

Brewed by Cerveza Bruder

StyleIndia Pale Ale
ABV6.5%
Colombia movea hop-forward Boyacá beer with a memorable label
Brewed inTunja, Boyacá

grapefruit, pine, orange, caramel, and firm bitterness

BAR NOTES

Bruder 65 IPA earns its place as a hop-forward Boyacá beer with a memorable label. From Tunja, Boyacá, it brings grapefruit, pine, orange, caramel, and firm bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Bruder 65 IPA with burgers, spicy chicken, grilled beef, or cheddar. Serve very fresh at 7–9°C in a tulip and protect the hops. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Bruder Negra Imperial
#34 in this roundup
Beer profile

Bruder Negra Imperial

Brewed by Cerveza Bruder

StyleImperial Stout
ABV8.5%
Colombia moveBoyacá’s full-bodied imperial stout statement
Brewed inTunja, Boyacá

espresso, dark chocolate, molasses, nuts, and warming roast

BAR NOTES

Bruder Negra Imperial earns its place as Boyacá’s full-bodied imperial stout statement. From Tunja, Boyacá, it brings espresso, dark chocolate, molasses, nuts, and warming roast. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Bruder Negra Imperial with barbecue ribs, brownies, blue cheese, or coffee dessert. Serve at 11–13°C in a small tulip and sip it slowly. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Bruder Maracuyá Uchuva
#35 in this roundup
Beer profile

Bruder Maracuyá Uchuva

Brewed by Cerveza Bruder

StyleTropical Fruit Ale
ABV5.0%
Colombia movea fruit beer built around maracuyá and uchuva
Brewed inTunja, Boyacá

passion fruit, goldenberry, citrus, pale malt, and tart finish

BAR NOTES

Bruder Maracuyá Uchuva earns its place as a fruit beer built around maracuyá and uchuva. From Tunja, Boyacá, it brings passion fruit, goldenberry, citrus, pale malt, and tart finish. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Bruder Maracuyá Uchuva with ceviche, grilled shrimp, goat cheese, or fruit tart. Serve at 5–7°C in a tulip and let the tropical aroma rise. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Bruder Rubia
#36 in this roundup
Beer profile

Bruder Rubia

Brewed by Cerveza Bruder

StyleBlonde Ale
ABV5.4%
Colombia movean easygoing Boyacá blonde with floral balance
Brewed inTunja, Boyacá

bread, honey, flowers, pear, and gentle bitterness

BAR NOTES

Bruder Rubia earns its place as an easygoing Boyacá blonde with floral balance. From Tunja, Boyacá, it brings bread, honey, flowers, pear, and gentle bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Bruder Rubia with grilled chicken, salads, pizza, or fresh cheese. Serve at 5–7°C in a pint and keep the pour bright. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Bruder Roja
#37 in this roundup
Beer profile

Bruder Roja

Brewed by Cerveza Bruder

StyleVienna Lager
ABV4.5%
Colombia movea copper Boyacá lager driven by toast and caramel
Brewed inTunja, Boyacá

toast, caramel, apple, herbs, and dry bitterness

BAR NOTES

Bruder Roja earns its place as a copper Boyacá lager driven by toast and caramel. From Tunja, Boyacá, it brings toast, caramel, apple, herbs, and dry bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Bruder Roja with roast pork, sausages, empanadas, or nutty cheese. Serve at 6–8°C in a mug and let the malt lead. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Chelarte Raquel
#38 in this roundup
Beer profile

Chelarte Raquel

Brewed by Chelarte

StyleAmerican Pale Ale
ABV5.0%
Colombia moveChelarte’s characterful pale ale and signature bottle
Brewed inBogotá

caramel, citrus, flowers, pine, and lasting bitterness

BAR NOTES

Chelarte Raquel earns its place as Chelarte’s characterful pale ale and signature bottle. From Bogotá, it brings caramel, citrus, flowers, pine, and lasting bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Chelarte Raquel with burgers, grilled chicken, pizza, or mature cheddar. Serve fresh at 6–8°C in a nonic pint and keep it cold. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Chelarte Pamela
#39 in this roundup
Beer profile

Chelarte Pamela

Brewed by Chelarte

StyleSummer Ale
ABV4.8%
Colombia movea light Bogotá summer ale with citrus refreshment
Brewed inBogotá

lemon, orange, pale grain, flowers, and gentle bitterness

BAR NOTES

Chelarte Pamela earns its place as a light Bogotá summer ale with citrus refreshment. From Bogotá, it brings lemon, orange, pale grain, flowers, and gentle bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Chelarte Pamela with seafood, pasta, salads, or young cheese. Serve at 4–6°C in a tall glass with a lively head. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

3 Cordilleras IPA
#40 in this roundup
Beer profile

3 Cordilleras IPA

Brewed by 3 Cordilleras

StyleIndia Pale Ale
ABV6.1%
Colombia movea seasonal IPA extending Medellín’s best-known range
Brewed inMedellín

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

BAR NOTES

3 Cordilleras IPA earns its place as a seasonal IPA extending Medellín’s best-known range. From Medellín, it brings tropical fruit, grapefruit, pine, caramel, and firm bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try 3 Cordilleras IPA with spicy chicken, burgers, tacos, or sharp cheese. Serve very fresh at 7–9°C in a tulip and protect it from heat. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Libre IPA
#41 in this roundup
Beer profile

Libre IPA

Brewed by Cervecería Libre

StyleWest Coast IPA
ABV6.0%
Colombia movea resinous Medellín IPA from an independent specialist
Brewed inMedellín

grapefruit, pine, citrus peel, pale malt, and dry bitterness

BAR NOTES

Libre IPA earns its place as a resinous Medellín IPA from an independent specialist. From Medellín, it brings grapefruit, pine, citrus peel, pale malt, and dry bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

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

Libre IPA Lo-Cal
#42 in this roundup
Beer profile

Libre IPA Lo-Cal

Brewed by Cervecería Libre

StyleLow-Calorie IPA
ABV3.8%
Colombia movea leaner IPA that keeps resin and bitterness intact
Brewed inMedellín

citrus, resin, herbs, light grain, and crisp bitterness

BAR NOTES

Libre IPA Lo-Cal earns its place as a leaner IPA that keeps resin and bitterness intact. From Medellín, it brings citrus, resin, herbs, light grain, and crisp bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Libre IPA Lo-Cal with fish tacos, grilled chicken, salads, or young cheese. Serve very fresh at 5–7°C in a pint and protect the aroma. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

Bipolar Sweet & Sour
#43 in this roundup
Beer profile

Bipolar Sweet & Sour

Brewed by Bipolar Brewing Co.

StyleFruit Sour
ABV5.0%
Colombia movea colorful Medellín sour shaped by tropical fruit
Brewed inMedellín

pineapple, watermelon, citrus, pale malt, and bright acidity

BAR NOTES

Bipolar Sweet & Sour earns its place as a colorful Medellín sour shaped by tropical fruit. From Medellín, it brings pineapple, watermelon, citrus, pale malt, and bright acidity. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try Bipolar Sweet & Sour with ceviche, spicy food, goat cheese, or fruit dessert. Serve at 5–7°C in a tulip and keep the fruit character lively. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

La Planta Redmon
#44 in this roundup
Beer profile

La Planta Redmon

Brewed by La Planta Cervecería

StyleRed Ale
ABV5.5%
Colombia movea modern Medellín red ale in a striking craft can
Brewed inMedellín

caramel, toast, orange, herbs, and balanced bitterness

BAR NOTES

La Planta Redmon earns its place as a modern Medellín red ale in a striking craft can. From Medellín, it brings caramel, toast, orange, herbs, and balanced bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try La Planta Redmon with burgers, roast pork, empanadas, 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, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

La Planta Wheat
#45 in this roundup
Beer profile

La Planta Wheat

Brewed by La Planta Cervecería

StyleWheat Ale
ABV5.0%
Colombia movea bright wheat beer from Medellín’s newer craft wave
Brewed inMedellín

lemon, wheat bread, orange, soft yeast, and gentle spice

BAR NOTES

La Planta Wheat earns its place as a bright wheat beer from Medellín’s newer craft wave. From Medellín, it brings lemon, wheat bread, orange, soft yeast, and gentle spice. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try La Planta Wheat with seafood, roast chicken, salads, or fresh cheese. Serve at 5–7°C in a wheat glass with a generous foam cap. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

La Planta IPA
#46 in this roundup
Beer profile

La Planta IPA

Brewed by La Planta Cervecería

StyleIndia Pale Ale
ABV6.0%
Colombia movea vivid independent can focused on modern hop aroma
Brewed inMedellín

mango, grapefruit, pine, pale malt, and firm bitterness

BAR NOTES

La Planta IPA earns its place as a vivid independent can focused on modern hop aroma. From Medellín, it brings mango, grapefruit, pine, pale malt, and firm bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

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

La Planta Craft Lager
#47 in this roundup
Beer profile

La Planta Craft Lager

Brewed by La Planta Cervecería

StyleCraft Lager
ABV4.8%
Colombia movea small-batch lager arguing for clean precision
Brewed inMedellín

cracker, bread, lemon, flowers, and herbal bitterness

BAR NOTES

La Planta Craft Lager earns its place as a small-batch lager arguing for clean precision. From Medellín, it brings cracker, bread, lemon, flowers, and herbal bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

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

La Planta Neiva IPA Aromática
#48 in this roundup
Beer profile

La Planta Neiva IPA Aromática

Brewed by La Planta Cervecería

StyleAromatic IPA
ABV6.0%
Colombia movea region-named IPA with a fragrant hop profile
Brewed inMedellín

citrus, tropical fruit, pine, herbs, and dry bitterness

BAR NOTES

La Planta Neiva IPA Aromática earns its place as a region-named IPA with a fragrant hop profile. From Medellín, it brings citrus, tropical fruit, pine, herbs, and dry bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try La Planta Neiva IPA Aromática with spicy empanadas, burgers, curry, or mature cheese. Serve very fresh at 7–9°C in a tulip and protect the hops. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

ADLM Imperial Stout
#49 in this roundup
Beer profile

ADLM Imperial Stout

Brewed by Artesanos de la Montaña

StyleImperial Stout
ABV8.0%
Colombia movea mountain-brewed stout with cocoa and roast depth
Brewed inBogotá

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

BAR NOTES

ADLM Imperial Stout earns its place as a mountain-brewed stout with cocoa and roast depth. From Bogotá, it brings espresso, cocoa, molasses, dark fruit, and warming bitterness. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try ADLM Imperial Stout with barbecue ribs, brownies, blue cheese, or coffee cake. Serve at 11–13°C in a small tulip and let it breathe. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

ADLM Belgian Golden Strong Ale
#50 in this roundup
Beer profile

ADLM Belgian Golden Strong Ale

Brewed by Artesanos de la Montaña

StyleBelgian Golden Strong Ale
ABV8.5%
Colombia movea Colombian mountain ale with Belgian strength
Brewed inBogotá

pear, honey, pepper, pale malt, and warming alcohol

BAR NOTES

ADLM Belgian Golden Strong Ale earns its place as a Colombian mountain ale with Belgian strength. From Bogotá, it brings pear, honey, pepper, pale malt, and warming alcohol. That combination gives the beer a distinct role on a Colombian tasting board and a clear reason to seek it out.

Try ADLM Belgian Golden Strong Ale with roast chicken, washed-rind cheese, pork, or fruit tart. Serve at 9–11°C in a chalice and let the fermentation aroma rise. The pairing gives its malt, hops, fruit, roast, spice, acidity, or fermentation character something useful to push against while keeping the beer itself in focus.

KEEP THE FLIGHT GOING

Keep exploring Latin America's beer map

Compare Colombia’s crisp national lagers, Bogotá ales, Medellín craft, coffee stouts, fruit beers, and modern IPAs with the brewing cultures around them, then take a favorite style into your own brewhouse.

Karl S
BEHIND THE BAR

Written by Karl S

Lead marketer, brewer, dad, and husband. Pretty much an all-round awesome guy. Self proclaimed coffee addict who's been home brewing beer (among other things) for 25+ yrs. Also an aspiring pro-brewer and micro-brewery owner!

Meet Karl →