Patagonia Beer: Varieties and Profile of the Argentine Brewery in Bariloche

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Cerveza Patagonia is an Argentine brand owned by Cervecería y Maltería Quilmes, the company that belongs to the AB InBev group, the world’s largest beer producer. It was born with an Amber Lager and today its home is a brewery on the shores of Lake Moreno, in Bariloche.

Its lineup has brought together beer styles as different as a Porter, a wheat beer, a Session IPA and a Bohemian Pilsener, almost always with hops grown in Patagonia.

Where Is the Patagonia Brewery?

The brewery opened in 2016 at kilometer 24.7 of the Circuito Chico in Bariloche, overlooking Lake Moreno. When it opened it had five 6,000-liter tanks and three 2,000-liter tanks, with an output of about 800 hectoliters a month, according to the local press at the time.

Besides brewing beer, it works as a bar and restaurant with a view of the lake. In 2026 it celebrated its tenth anniversary. Its location gave its name to one of the brand’s best-known beers, the 24.7.

The Beers of Patagonia

The brand’s first beer was the Amber Lager. Over the years it added the Bohemian Pilsener, the Weisse, the Küné, the 24.7, the Porter and other varieties, some of them limited editions or designed for specific markets.

These are the main varieties the brand has launched, with their alcohol content when it has been published.

1. Patagonia Amber Lager

The brewery’s first beer combines Patagonian hops with a blend of malts that give it a reddish amber color, a soft aroma and a gentle bitterness. It has 4.5% alcohol.

It is a beer with a soft caramel flavor and a subtle sweetness on the palate. It pairs very well with pasta in spiced sauces and with roasted meats.

2. Patagonia Bohemian Pilsener

The style was born in the Czech city of Pilsen and became one of the most imitated beer types in the world. Patagonia’s version has 5.2% alcohol, a bright golden color and a balanced bitterness.

It takes the Czech Pilsner as its reference, which is maltier than the German version and has a rounder bitterness, but it is brewed with Patagonian hops. It pairs well with white meats.

3. Patagonia Küné

Küné arrived in 2016 as the brand’s Pale Ale. It has 5% alcohol, a bronze golden color, a medium body and an intense aroma with herbal notes from Patagonian hops, while its bitterness is mild.

It goes well with oily fish, grilled meats and chicken with herbs, which bring out the herbal character of the hops. It also works with orange or lemon sauces and with caramel desserts such as flan or bread pudding.

4. Patagonia Porter

Patagonia Porter follows the English profile of the style. The oats give it a creamy, lasting head. It also spends time in oak, which adds woody notes. It has 5.1% alcohol and 35 IBU. Serving it at about 8 °C (46 °F) is recommended.

On the palate it is smooth and medium-bodied, with roasted flavors and light smoky touches, along with notes of chocolate and coffee.

It pairs very well with stews, grilled meats and braises. It also works with desserts such as tiramisu, which highlights the coffee notes, or with chocolate desserts.

5. Patagonia Weisse

Despite its German name, Patagonia Weisse follows the Belgian Witbier style. It is a wheat beer with 4.2% alcohol, a soft golden color, a slight haze and the creaminess typical of the style.

Orange peel and coriander seed notes dominate the aroma. It is easy to drink, with low bitterness, a light body and a slightly tart touch.

It goes very well with ceviche, pickled dishes and shellfish, with citrus desserts such as lemon pie and with spicy or hot food.

6. Patagonia 24.7

Patagonia 24.7 is a Session IPA with 4.5% alcohol and 36 IBU. Its name refers to the kilometer of the Circuito Chico where the brewery stands.

It is brewed with elderflower and honey. Thanks to dry hopping it has an intense citrus and fruity aroma. The result is a beer with pronounced bitterness that is still very drinkable, with a dry finish.

It pairs with fruit salads, sweet and sour dishes, Thai food, risottos and cheesecake.

7. Patagonia Hoppy Lager

It is a light-bodied lager that cold dry hopping gives more hop presence than a conventional lager. Its bitterness is moderate and rests on a malty base with notes of toasted bread and sponge cake.

It has a deep golden color and a dense head, with a dry, balanced finish that makes it very easy to drink.

8. Patagonia Sendero Sur

Sendero Sur is a Golden Ale with 4.3% alcohol and 15 IBU, brewed with Pilsner malt. It has citrus and fruity notes over a base of bread and cereal, with a balanced bitterness.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Who owns Cerveza Patagonia?

It is a brand of Cervecería y Maltería Quilmes, Argentina’s largest brewer, which is part of the AB InBev group.

2. Where is Cerveza Patagonia brewed?

The brand has its brewery at kilometer 24.7 of the Circuito Chico in Bariloche, overlooking Lake Moreno, which opened in 2016. There it brews beer and welcomes visitors to its bar and restaurant.

3. What does the name Patagonia 24.7 mean?

It refers to kilometer 24.7 of the Circuito Chico, where the brand’s brewery stands in Bariloche.

4. What style is Patagonia Weisse?

Although its name suggests German wheat beers, it follows the Belgian Witbier style, with notes of orange peel and coriander seed.

5. What was Patagonia’s first beer?

The Amber Lager, an amber lager with 4.5% alcohol, a caramel flavor and soft bitterness, which is still one of the brand’s classic beers.

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