Aguila has been brewed continuously since 1913, originally by Cerveceria Bavaria in Barranquilla, and today it is Colombia’s best-selling and most widely consumed beer, now distributed in the US through Molson Coors. The eagle on the label gives the beer its name, Spanish for eagle, and its branding leans hard into Colombian pride, showing up everywhere from beach bars in Cartagena to football matches across the country.
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| Style | Pilsner |
| ABV | 4.0% |
| Brewery | Cerveceria Bavaria (Molson Coors distribution in US) |
| Country | Colombia |
| Serving temp | 2 to 4 C (35 to 39 F), very cold |
| Where to buy (US) | Saucey |
How It Tastes
Aguila pours a very pale straw gold with a thin, quickly fading head. At just 4.0% ABV it is on the lighter end of the pilsner scale, and the flavor matches that: mild grain, a touch of corn sweetness, and almost no hop bitterness. It is not a beer built for flavor complexity, it is built to be ice cold and disappear fast on a hot day, which is exactly the role it plays across Colombia. Served warm it falls apart quickly, so this is a beer that rewards drinking straight from the fridge or over ice.
Aguila is not trying to impress you, it is trying to survive a Caribbean afternoon, and it does that job well.
- Extremely light and refreshing in hot weather
- Genuinely Colombia’s most popular beer, not just a marketing claim
- Low ABV makes it easy to session
- Available in the US through Saucey
- Very mild flavor, closer to a light lager than a full pilsner
- Falls flat if not served very cold
- Not much to offer drinkers looking for hop character or body
FAQs
Is Aguila a Colombian beer?
Yes. Aguila has been brewed in Colombia since 1913 and is the country’s best-selling beer.
How strong is Aguila beer?
Aguila is 4.0% ABV, lighter than most standard pilsners, which typically run closer to 5%.
Who makes Aguila?
Aguila is brewed by Cerveceria Bavaria in Colombia, with US distribution handled by Molson Coors.
Can you buy Aguila in the US?
Yes. Aguila is available through select US retailers including Saucey, typically sold in 6-packs of 12oz bottles.
