Judge’s Review: 94 Rating – Cerveza Palma by Compañía Cervecera de Nicaragua

International Pale Lager | Year-Round | Nicaragua

By James Link

Judges Rating: 94.00
Aroma: 23.00
Appearance: 6.00
Flavor: 38.00
Mouthfeel: 9.00
Overall Impression: 18.00

The below beer was poured from a 12-ounce green bottle into a pilsner glass and reviewed as an International Pale Lager (2A) under guidelines provided by the Beer Judge Certification Program.
A light mix of corn and malted grains was cleanly manifest in the aroma profile. The pour was pale golden in color, crystal clear with a big white head that lingered briefly and then dissipated. The flavor reflected a bready character that edged the balance more toward the malt end of the style with hops expressed only in a supporting role. Extremely clean and refreshing. Well attenuated and highly carbonated. Light bodied with lower alcohol levels as appropriate for style.
Many lagers of this style are delicately balanced and feature very low levels of malt and hops. The grainy corn-like nature evident here makes a statement that sets it apart from the others.