Costa Rican Craft Beer – Where to Drink It and Our Favorite Ones

Although Costa Ricans love their beer, there isn’t a great variety. Their light flavors make for a great thirst quencher on a hot day but many tourists find their mouths itching for something different after drinking the same one every day. Even locals wonder why Costa Rica doesn’t have a bigger beer scene. So about 5 years ago, micro-breweries started popping up here and there as curious locals tried their hand at brewing.

Since then, Costa Ricans have found a new way to develop their passion for beer into a business, satisfying the craving from tourists and  locals. Now in 2017, craft beer in Costa Rica is no longer a dream with over 85 craft beers registered with the Ministry of Health compared to just 3 in 2010.

We’ve just discovered the Costa Rican craft beer scene recently and were pleasantly surprised that it’s actually quite good. If you’re interested in sampling Costa Rican craft beer, here are some of our favorites as well as recommendations for best places to…