The Bottom Line Pace a is the most popular beer in Bolivia
A less than average performer as a Pilsener
Colorado, the mile high state, has Coors and pure rocky mountain water
But Bolivia, in South America, brews beer from water obtained from a higher source
The Cervecer Boliviana Nacional (also known CBN) in La Paz, Bolivia, brews and bottles beer at 12,000ft above sea level
It has been doing since 1886, using pure Andean water
It is the country's largest brewer with a main office in La Paz, and an additional facility in Santa Cruz
The number one beer of Bolivia: Pacena, 60% domestic market share
This is a 5.2% alcohol Pilsener style beer with a lightly sweet malt body and a fairly short, bitter hop finish
The brewery was stated over 115 years ago
It so happens that the old standby favorite drink of the Bolivian people is Chicha, which is made from fermented cereals and corn
Color: bright gold, with a slight bit of haziness, active carbonation, and moderately-sized head of white-colored foam
Nose: floral hop aroma, some corn malt aroma
Flavor: zesty mouth feeling and lightly sweet corn malt flavor, an odd chalky texture with some vegetal-like tones