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What Percentage Is Dorada Beer? The Clear ABV You Need To Know

✍️ Garrett Oliver 📅 Updated: December 25, 2024 ⏱️ 1 min read 🔍 Fact-checked

Most people looking for “what percentage is Dorada beer” are specifically asking about the classic, widely available lager from the Canary Islands. For this standard Dorada Pilsen, the alcohol by volume (ABV) is consistently 5.5%. However, the brand also offers a stronger variant, Dorada Especial, which typically sits at 7.0% ABV, and a non-alcoholic option, Dorada Sin, at 0.0% ABV. The 5.5% figure is the primary answer for anyone seeking the original, refreshing Dorada experience.

First, Define the Question Properly

When someone asks about Dorada beer’s percentage, they’re usually referring to the iconic lager that’s a staple across the Canary Islands. But like many brewers, Compañía Cervecera de Canarias (CCC), the makers of Dorada, produce more than one type of beer under the brand name. Understanding these distinctions is crucial to getting the correct ABV.

  • Dorada Pilsen: This is the flagship product, the standard lager. When people say “Dorada beer,

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Garrett Oliver

James Beard Award Winner, Brewmaster

James Beard Award Winner, Brewmaster

Brewmaster at Brooklyn Brewery and author of The Brewmaster's Table; a global authority on beer and food pairing.

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