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Dorada Especial

Dorada
Spain·German Pilsner·Rank 30 of 50 · The Best Spanish Lagers
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The stronger, fuller-bodied version of Tenerife's flagship lager. More malt presence and a slightly richer finish — the preferred choice for those who want more from their Canarian beer.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanmineral
malty
clean
mineral
honey
hoppy
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft Malz character—sweet, slightly bread-forward notes with an underlying suggestion of honey.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dorada Especial

◎ Appearance

Dorada Especial presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms with modest persistence, displaying fine white lacing that adheres gently to the glass as the beer is consumed. Carbonation appears well-integrated, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldenclear and brightfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft Malz character—sweet, slightly bread-forward notes with an underlying suggestion of honey. Noble hop aromatics emerge subtly in the background, offering a restrained floral quality without assertiveness. The overall impression is clean and measured, inviting without demanding attention.

sweet Malzhoney undertonessubtle noble hopsclean

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with pronounced Malz sweetness that provides structure and substance. The mid-palate reveals a balanced interplay between malt richness and gentle herbal-mineral notes, while modest bitterness from Edelhopfen (38 IBU) arrives without harshness. The finish remains crisp and refreshing, with a slightly dry mineral quality that prevents any cloying sensation.

full-bodied Malzmineral-herbal balancesmoothcrisp finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste holds moderate length with a drying mineral character that lingers pleasantly. Clean departure leaves no residual heaviness, inviting another sip.

dry mineralmoderate lengthclean exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

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What is a German Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

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