Dos Equis Special Lager
Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma, S.A. de C.V.

Dos Equis Special LagerDos Equis Special Lager
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From:
Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma, S.A. de C.V.
 
Mexico
Style:
American Adjunct Lager
Ranked #189
ABV:
4.2%
Score:
65
Ranked #28,368
Avg:
2.75 | pDev: 23.64%
Reviews:
696
Ratings:
3,019
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 09, 2024
Added:
Nov 02, 2001
Wants:
  38
Gots:
  838
An authentic Mexican cerveza brewed in the style of Pilsner Lagers with a nuanced blend of malts, spices and earth tones. Ingredients: Water, Malted barley, Corn starch / syrup, Hops, Ascorbic Acid.
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Ratings by Gatch:
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Rated by Gatch from Massachusetts

3.29/5  rDev +19.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
When compared to the most common Mexican beers and even the macro American stuff, this is consistent and a cold can is always welcomed.
Feb 04, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 2.93 by HarlotBronte from District of Columbia

Mar 09, 2024
 
Rated: 3.15 by Rodya-CA from California

Jan 23, 2024
 
Rated: 1.75 by 6stubbies from Florida

Jan 15, 2024
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Reviewed by Father-of-two from California

2.56/5  rDev -6.9%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
Presentation: 12 oz bottle poured into a pint glass

Look: clear golden color. Frothy heady that evaporates rather quickly.

Smell: primary odors are caramelized malts, corn, and grains. Minor floral and fruity aromas. The smell is quite light overall.

Taste: sweet malty flavors hit first. Minor hops flavors. Followed by a funky bitter aftertaste. The taste is more prominent than I expected. However, the aftertaste is not pleasant in my opinion.

Feel: smooth yet light mouthfeel. Not watery but not creamy. Nothing remarkable about this.

Overall: this is an unremarkable adjunct lager. It’s drinkable but I wouldn’t go out of my way to buy it. The funky aftertaste is somewhat off putting. Definitely better Mexican lagers out there if you enjoy that style.
Dec 26, 2023
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Reviewed by dcotom from Iowa

4.03/5  rDev +46.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from 12-ounce bottle into a lager flute. Clear light golden color, with s thick white head that left some pretty lacing as it settled. I'm going off the reservation here, but this is an excellent beer. It has a big malt backbone with notes of caramel and dark bread. Flavors of tart apple come through on the palate, with a note of peppery spice on the finish. Good carbonation, crisp, light, and refreshing. Stay thirsty, my friends!
Oct 24, 2023
 
 
Rated: 2.92 by BlueSpader from Washington

Oct 07, 2023
 
Rated: 2.73 by AndyGG from California

Oct 02, 2023
 
Rated: 3.01 by lakewy17 from New Hampshire

Sep 25, 2023
 
Rated: 2.99 by MatthewJW from Wisconsin

Sep 19, 2023
 
Rated: 2 by BrisLoganite from Australia

Sep 18, 2023
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Reviewed by rrella

3/5  rDev +9.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
12 oz can (I don't drink from green beer bottles). Better than I though it would be, not as good as I hoped it would be. Pretty balanced overall - not too bitter or sweet, just the right amount of bubbles. Definitely one of the better adjuncts. High end lawn mower beer. It'll definitely do when icy cold!
Sep 08, 2023
 
Rated: 2.25 by altrio

Aug 24, 2023
 
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Reviewed by MonDak_Joe1953 from Minnesota

3.08/5  rDev +12%
look: 4 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3
12oz bottle. Stamped on neck is best by date of 'BBD FEB 2024'.
Clear, pale gold colored body. Thin white head. Leaves some lacing webs behind.
Aroma of caramel and corn malts. A little bit of fruity/floral hops.
Taste is more of the caramel/corn malts. A little bit harsh, but still has the style sweetness.
Medium mouth feel. More of a sweet corn finish. Excellent carbonation.
What stands out is the balance between the harsh bite and the malt sweetness.
Jul 30, 2023
 
Rated: 4.25 by Zachboyd3334 from Indiana

Jul 29, 2023
 
Rated: 3.18 by DavetotheB from Pennsylvania

Jul 20, 2023
 
Rated: 3 by db9000

Jul 09, 2023
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Reviewed by MadMadMike from France

2.58/5  rDev -6.2%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
My Dad taught me to never drink beer from a green bottle.
With very few exceptions, I believe he was absolutely right.
I wouldn’t chase a taco with this swill.
Jun 30, 2023
Dos Equis Special Lager from Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma, S.A. de C.V.
Beer rating: 65 out of 100 with 3019 ratings