Micerveza.com: How to Send Cuban Beer to Cuba (Prices, Limits, Delivery)
Micerveza.com is the online store of Cervecería Bucanero S.A., the Cuban brewery behind Cristal and Bucanero. Anyone living outside Cuba can use it to send cases of Cuban beer and malt to an address on the island. You pay by Visa or Mastercard, prices are charged in euros, and a 24-can case currently runs from €14.40 to €17.80 at the Havana store.
Before you order, know three things: you need an approved account (ID and selfie required), delivery can take 10 business days or longer, and the store’s own pages contradict each other on purchase limits. All of that is explained below.
Updated October 3, 2026
Micerveza.com at a Glance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is it? | The online store of Cervecería Bucanero S.A., Cuba’s main brewer |
| Official website | micerveza.com |
| Who can buy? | People living outside Cuba, 19 or older, with an approved account |
| Payment | Visa or Mastercard with 3D Secure; charged in euros (EUR) |
| Price of a 24-pack | €14.40 to €17.80 (Havana store, October 2026) |
| Minimum order | 2 cases |
| Delivery time | 10 business days, not guaranteed; every two weeks in Artemisa and Mayabeque |
| Delivery fee | Not listed in the current terms; check the total at checkout |
| Provinces served | 11 consumer stores (see list below) |
| Contact | [email protected] · WhatsApp +53 5993 9688 |
Prices: What a Case of Cuban Beer Costs Today
These are the prices listed at the micerveza.com Havana store on October 3, 2026. Every product is sold by the case of 24; you can’t buy single cans. Prices can differ slightly from one provincial store to another.
| Product | Format | Alcohol | Price per case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cristal | 24 cans, 12 fl oz (355 ml) | 4.9% | €17.00 |
| Cristal | 24 bottles, 11.8 fl oz (350 ml) | 4.9% | €17.80 |
| Cristal Extra | 24 cans, 12 fl oz (355 ml) | 5.2% | €17.00 |
| Cristal Extra | 24 bottles, 11.8 fl oz (350 ml) | 5.2% | €17.80 |
| Bucanero | 24 cans, 12 fl oz (355 ml) | 5.4% | €15.85 |
| Bucanero | 24 bottles, 11.8 fl oz (350 ml) | 5.4% | €17.80 |
| Mayabe | 24 cans, 12 fl oz (355 ml) | 4% | €14.40 |
| Malta Bucanero (non-alcoholic) | 24 cans, 12 fl oz (355 ml) | 0% | €15.30 sale price (regular €15.80); out of stock |
| Malta Perla Negra (non-alcoholic) | 24 cans, 12 fl oz (355 ml) | 0% | €15.80 |
The store also lists combos, kegs and beer accessories. Bucanero Max and Cacique, which the store sold in the past, did not appear in the Havana catalog when we checked.
Paying from the US: the store’s terms state that the base currency is the euro. If your card is in dollars, your bank converts the charge at its own rate and may add a foreign transaction fee. Check with your card issuer before you buy.
Prices and currency have changed several times. When we first covered the store in 2022, it charged between 40 and 43 Canadian dollars per case, and earlier still, Periódico Cubano (in Spanish) reported prices of $31 to $33 per case.
How to Order From Micerveza.com, Step by Step
- Choose the right provincial store. Micerveza.com is split into separate stores by province. Select the one where your recipient lives from the menu at the top of the site. The delivery address must be inside that store’s area, or the order won’t go through.
- Create an account. Fill in all required fields. When entering your date of birth, the store’s FAQ says to pick the year first, then the month, then the day; the form tends to fail if you don’t.
- Verify your identity. You’ll be asked for a photo of a valid ID and a selfie. The store allows only one account per person. Approval isn’t instant: it depends on demand and on how clear your photos are, and the approval window has a time limit. Check your spam folder for the store’s emails.
- Set up your address book. Before shopping, add a billing address that matches the one on file with your card issuer, plus the delivery address in Cuba. The order must include the recipient’s full name, phone number and email.
- Add products and check out. Pick at least 2 cases. Pay with Visa or Mastercard. Your bank will ask you to confirm the payment with 3D Secure, usually a code sent by text message; if 3D Secure isn’t enabled on your card, the payment will fail.
- Watch your email. You’ll receive an order confirmation and later a shipping confirmation. Once you pay, you can’t change the order.
- Delivery in Cuba. The recipient must show a valid ID and sign a delivery receipt. They should check every case before signing; if anything is missing or damaged, they should refuse the delivery and say so on the spot.
Common mistake: using the store on a phone and not finding some options. The store’s own advice is to switch your mobile browser to “desktop site” mode.
Where Micerveza.com Delivers
The site currently lists 11 consumer stores, each serving its own province:
| Region | Consumer stores |
|---|---|
| Western Cuba | Pinar del Río, Artemisa, Havana, Mayabeque |
| Central Cuba | Matanzas, Ciego de Ávila, Camagüey |
| Eastern Cuba | Las Tunas, Holguín, Granma, Santiago de Cuba |
Villa Clara, Sancti Spíritus, Cienfuegos and Guantánamo appear on the site only as “miNegocio” stores, the channel for private businesses (more on that below). Isla de la Juventud doesn’t appear at all. Each provincial store decides which municipalities it covers, so confirm the recipient’s address is accepted before you pay.
Delivery Times and Pickup
- Home delivery: the terms set 10 business days for all territories and call that deadline “not guaranteed.” The count starts when you get the email approving your order.
- Artemisa and Mayabeque: deliveries run every two weeks.
- Pickup point: where pickup is offered, the order is ready 3 business days after the billing email, and the recipient has 10 business days to collect it.
- Bad roads: if the truck can’t reach the address, the order is delivered to the closest accessible point.
- Who can receive it: only the person named in the order or an alternate contact, both with ID. The beer is never handed to minors.
Purchase Limits: The Store Contradicts Itself
This is where most buyers get confused, and with reason. The store’s FAQ page and its terms and conditions give different numbers:
| Rule | FAQ page says | Terms and conditions say |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum per order | 6 cases of beer, 5 of malt | 25 cases of beer, 25 of malt |
| Maximum per month | 24 cases of beer, 20 of malt | 100 cases of beer, 100 of malt |
| Minimum order | Not stated | 2 cases |
| Delivery time | 72 hours in Havana, 7 days elsewhere | 10 business days everywhere, not guaranteed |
| Large orders lose the delivery deadline above | 11 cases to one address | 50 cases to one address |
What to do: the terms and conditions are the document you accept when you buy, so treat them as the rule. Plan on the 10-business-day delivery window, and if you’re ordering more than 6 cases, ask customer service first. Both pages agree on one thing: the store can block accounts it catches trying to get around its limits, and it can cancel orders that look like resale.
Is It Legal to Order From the US?
US rules on transactions with Cuba are complex and have changed with each administration, so here is what we can confirm and what we can’t.
In February 2025, the State Department reinstated the Cuba Restricted List, which, as the law firm Hogan Lovells summarizes, bars direct financial transactions with entities linked to Cuba’s military, intelligence and security services. According to Baker McKenzie, companies owned by a listed entity are not restricted unless they are named on the list themselves.
We could not confirm whether micerveza.com or Cervecería Bucanero S.A. appear on that list. Before paying, check the current list on the State Department’s website and the Treasury’s OFAC guidance; if you have doubts, ask a sanctions attorney. This article is informational and is not legal advice.
One rule is clear: you can’t bring the beer home. Under OFAC guidance, people subject to US jurisdiction may buy Cuban-origin alcohol in a third country only for consumption outside the United States, and since September 24, 2020, authorized travelers may no longer import it into the US.
The Fine Print: Cancellations, Refunds and Chargebacks
- Cancellations: only full orders, and only before delivery. If you cancel, you must tell the recipient not to accept the cases.
- If the product was already delivered: it must be returned sealed and in its original packaging. The refund arrives within 14 days after the store receives the products, on the same card.
- Out of stock after you pay: the store cancels the order, notifies you by email and doesn’t charge your card.
- Price changes: the store may change a price after accepting an order because of government actions, tariffs or currency costs. In that case, you can cancel.
- Bottles require empties: bottled beer is pickup-only, and the recipient must hand over the same number of cases of empty 350 ml bottles. The store accepts only certain brands of bottle, in good condition and without dirt, cement or stickers.
- Chargebacks: if you dispute a charge with your bank, your account is frozen until the dispute ends, and you must pay the costs of the claim to reactivate it.
Why Send Beer to Cuba at All?
Because it’s hard to find on the island. Cristal and Bucanero are scarce in Cuba’s state-run stores, where most Cubans shop in pesos. As Diario de Cuba (in Spanish) reported, national brands are sold sparingly and often at higher prices than imported beer. For a birthday, a wedding or a family party, a few cases delivered to the door are a welcome gift.
For Businesses: The miNegocio Channel
Micerveza.com has a separate channel for Cuba’s private businesses: MSMEs (mipymes, small and medium private companies), non-farm cooperatives (CNA) and self-employed workers (TCP). These buyers get different limits and discounts on the base price, but they must first submit legal documents for review.
- Orders start at 12 cases and go up to full pallets (144 cases of cans or 84 of bottles).
- Delivery takes up to 30 business days after payment, at the brewery’s warehouses.
- The business has 3 business days to report missing or damaged cases.
Safety Warnings
- Use only micerveza.com. Resellers on Facebook, WhatsApp or Telegram that promise “faster” delivery or no ID checks are not the official store.
- Don’t share your account. The terms make you responsible for any purchase made with your login, including unauthorized use of your card.
- Don’t open several accounts. Only one is allowed per person, and accounts with false data are removed.
- Keep your confirmation emails. They’re your proof if a case goes missing.
Practical Tips
- Order early for holidays. With a 10-business-day window that isn’t guaranteed, order at least three weeks before a birthday or December holidays.
- Cans are simpler than bottles. Bottles cost more and force your family to collect them in person with empties to trade.
- Confirm the recipient’s phone. A wrong number can hold up the order until you correct it.
- Use the WhatsApp line for problems. The store asks for screenshots of any error at checkout so its call center can help.
Alternatives
If you want to send groceries, appliances or other goods along with drinks, see our guide to online stores for buying in Cuba from abroad and our look at Katapulk, a marketplace for Cuba.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I send beer to Cuba from the US?
Micerveza.com accepts Visa and Mastercard from buyers living outside Cuba. Whether a payment to this store is allowed under US sanctions depends on the current Cuba Restricted List and OFAC rules, which we could not confirm for this company. Check those sources before you buy.
How much does a case of Cuban beer cost on micerveza.com?
At the Havana store, a 24-can case costs between €14.40 (Mayabe) and €17.00 (Cristal), and bottled cases cost €17.80. Prices are charged in euros.
How long does micerveza.com take to deliver?
The terms set 10 business days, not guaranteed, from the email approving your order. In Artemisa and Mayabeque, deliveries run every two weeks.
Why was my micerveza.com account not approved?
Approval depends on the quality of your selfie and ID photo and on whether they match the data you entered. Only one account per person is allowed. Check your spam folder for emails from the store.
Can someone in Cuba buy on micerveza.com?
Not as a regular customer. Periódico Cubano reported that the store accepts only cards issued outside Cuba. Private Cuban businesses can buy through the separate channel for businesses, listed on the site as “miNegocio” stores.
What is the maximum number of cases I can buy?
It depends on which page you read. The FAQ says 6 cases of beer per order and 24 per month; the terms say 25 per order and 100 per month. Ask customer service before ordering more than 6.
Does micerveza.com deliver to Villa Clara?
Not through a consumer store at the moment. Villa Clara, Sancti Spíritus, Cienfuegos and Guantánamo appear only as business (miNegocio) stores.
Can I cancel a micerveza.com order?
Only full orders, before delivery. Refunds go back to the same card within 14 days after the store receives any returned products.
Does micerveza.com sell malt?
Yes. It lists Malta Bucanero and Malta Perla Negra, both non-alcoholic, in 24-can cases. Malta Bucanero was out of stock in Havana when we checked.
How do I contact micerveza.com?
By email at [email protected] or WhatsApp at +53 5993 9688. Its mailing address is 1000-10 Four Seasons Place, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
This guide was fully revised and updated on October 3, 2026, using micerveza.com’s own FAQ, terms and catalog. Prices, limits and delivery areas change often; check the store before ordering. Sources: micerveza.com, OFAC, Hogan Lovells, Baker McKenzie, Periódico Cubano, Diario de Cuba.
