Beer of the Week

Panama has four national beers: Cerveza Panama, Balboa, Atlas, and Soberano.  Of the four, I think I prefer Balboa, even though some compare it to Budweiser (I guess I'm not as big of a beer snob as I thought).  Much like Budweiser, the Panamanian beers are nothing special, but they've got a smooth taste and they're cheap. 


There's a little bar down the street from my apartment called, La Rana Dorada.  La Rana is a neighborhood bar, but because of its wide variety of beers and pub-like appearance, it attracts a lot of foreigners and young Panamanian professionals.  

Not only do they have a wide selection of foreign beers, but they're reasonably priced!  This, my friends, is truly rare for Panama.  I tried their house-made beer called, (conveniently) La Rana Dorada Ale Ingles.  It was delicious!!  Slight hop, neither sweet nor bitter, and refreshing enough to drink on any hot day in Panama.  I might compare it to lighter version of Saint Arnold's Amber Ale.  AND it's only $3.50. 

Congrats, La Rana Dorada, you have found yet another enthusiastic patron.