Paceña vs. Baltica

The official Beer of bolivia this beverage provides what a beer should first and foremost provide: refreshment on a hot day. Now, to say this beer is a light Pilsner is the understatement of the year. However, what it lacks in grain bill complexity this brew makes up in being smooth. I am a Manny's man first and foremost, but I must say this beer is a rival for the smoothness. Also, every Paceña tastes the same, which can not be said for many beers, and I think is an admirable quality in a Pilsner. Now, the title of this post proposes a battle of sorts and that is with the only other beer I've had down here: Baltica. The locals and non-alcoholic types seem to scorn this beer but I find it quite interesting on the palette. Where as the Paceña finishes with a smooth, sitting in a cool swimming pool sort of way, Baltica takes the bitter route which provides complexity. Daring, in terms of Bolivian brew. But before you get all heiniken on me, the bitter is more of a citrus-y rather than your typical bitter, and therefore places on my list of beers I will try again. As a true, true fan of Rodeo Pale Ale, and all of its citrusy notes, I say if you ever find yourself in a Bolivian Dive, you're being risky anyway so why not give the cold refreshing Baltica a taste, if only to wash down the delicious MSG included in every meal. On a sad note since I doubt either beer use much hops I have no IBU's on either, and all I can say is that the alcohol content is way way down. Baltica is only at 4.5% and Paceña doesn't include that information on the bottle. No matter your take in this battle, I myself playing Switzerland, may you enjoy your next brew.