Mexican Beer Review – Dos Equis Lager
May 4, 2009
I’ll be honest. I was dreading having to review the Dos Equis “Lager Especial” based on the unsatisfying experience I had with the Dos XX Amber awhile back. But, I wanted to give this Mexican beer its fair time and with Cinco de Mayo soon approaching, I figured it was as good a time as any to bite the bullet!
I was also afraid that the Dos XX Lager would be another Corona or (even worse) Tecate clone, but I was actually a little surprised at what I discovered. (Maybe having just cut the grass helped a bit too!)
The Dos XX Lager is very typical in every way one might expect from a Mexican style beer. It poured from its green glass bottle into my glass a very clear and pale golden color and creating a half inch or so of a bubbly white head that was gone in the blink of an eye!
This beer smelled mildly sweet, slightly grainy, but not much else.
This Mexican beer was definitely on the thin side, but that wasn’t a surprise really. The Dos Equis Lager was light and crisp, and it also tasted slightly sweet but like the aroma nothing really jumped out as special.
So, I guess what I’m getting at is the Dos Equis Lager is an average lager, but it isn’t really too bad! As I mentioned, I had just finished cutting the grass and was waiting for my burger(s) to finish up on the grill when I had this beer. All the technical deficiencies aside, I found this beer to “hit the spot” perfectly today and was glad I tried it. I thought it was easily drinkable in its ‘averageness’, and while still very similar, I think its a notch or two above the Corona or Tecate lagers I mentioned earlier.
Still, if I were out shopping for a Mexican beer specifically, for maybe a buck more (if that) you could get yourself a six pack of Pacifico or the Negra Modelo which are much better beers.
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Did you like the Dos Equis Lager? If not, what’s your favorite Mexican Beer? Why not leave a comment and share with the class?
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May 4th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
The last time I had this beer was about six years ago. I remember feeling ripped off, because it tasted like crappy american beer but cost 1.50 extra. I think I would give it the same rating.
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May 4th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
The amber is better. It’s actually pretty drinkable on tap. In the past, I’ve added a touch of salt to this beer and it seemed a little improved.
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May 6th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
I agree with Micheal . . . the amber is far superior to the lager, and by far I mean on a scale of 1-10 for Mexican beers, 1 being Tecate and 10 being Cucapa, I’d say the lager is about a 3, 4 max, while the lager, is probably an 8 or so.
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May 7th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
Personally… I really like Dos XX.
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June 3rd, 2009 at 7:39 am
Sounds like an easy drinking beer. They’re OK for quick sips on a hot day, (especially after mowing the lawn), but should be priced accordingly.
If I have to pay a premium, I expect bang for my buck in some respect. Maybe I’ll wait until I’m actually in Mexico to try this one.
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June 10th, 2009 at 12:42 am
I LOVE Dos Equis! mmmm. It has the best refreshing taste. Way better than Corona.
December 13th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
OMFG ITS A GREAT LAGER one of my favorite beers. I like the Lager 0 fold over the amber. Go back to ur budweisers and stop hatin on my Dos XX