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

ElGuapo

New Jersey

2.98/5  rDev +8%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Special lager?!?! no to me. all i kept hearing was better than corona as far as mexican beers go. i dont think so. this had a really funny taste to it. it was not too bad, but when i think special, i think of that excellent brew that just leaves a big smile on your face and some naked women on your lap. they are drinkable, but not enjoyable

Serving type: bottle

07-02-2002 18:29:08 | More by ElGuapo

marc77

California

2.78/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Dark straw / light golden in hue and typically clear. The head settles into a moderate layer that persists well enough to leave lace. The overall malt aroma is very mild and consists of light grainy notes and just a hint of cooked corn dimethyl sulfide. Hop nose is absent. It's clean, but unenticing aroma - wise. The overall flavor is balanced, but bland. The mild hop bitterness is balanced by both residual malt and adjunct corn sweetness. Malt complexity is lacking due to the adjuncts in the grist-- only a light husky flavor from the basemalt contributes flavor. Hop flavor is virtually absent. The finish is clean, dry, and leaves much to be desired. Special Lager is reminiscent of a domestic macrobrew w/ more flavor. It's definitely not a beer to be appreciated by itself.

Serving type: bottle

06-10-2002 19:20:34 | More by marc77

mickeymac

California

3.48/5  rDev +26.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

This one is runner-up to Bohemia for Mexican beers in my opinion. It's actually got a bit of hop flavor and lacks the sticky-sweetness of some other Mexican lagers. It goes well with the likes of carnitas and chile relleno.

Serving type: bottle

06-02-2002 16:56:35 | More by mickeymac

ebraun

Texas

2.88/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5

This is another one of those beers that I used to enjoy before my pallate evolved. The amber color of the brew had me feeling hopeful, but the flavor was exceedingly thin. A little hop, a little sweet. But mostly... not much. It was a fine beer to match up with the barbecue I was having that night, but that's about all I can say positive for it.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2002 10:25:08 | More by ebraun

stoutman

Michigan

2.63/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

You really gotta be desperate to drink alot of this. Dos Equis is a deep mahogany color, with a big malty molasses flavor and a hop finish. This beer stays reasonably dry throughout. Corny rice filler aftertaste makes this brew a one time experience only for me.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2002 17:10:57 | More by stoutman

EagleTalon

Arkansas

3.65/5  rDev +32.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Good Continental-Style Lager. Goes well with Mexican dishes or any other spicy food. Good beer if you can get it for a decent price. Comes in green bottles, so beware the skunks.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2002 17:38:30 | More by EagleTalon

aracauna

Georgia

3.5/5  rDev +26.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

This beer was a surprise. I'm not really big on the light colored beers. I usually only drink them when the goal is getting drunk. Dos Equis is similar to Corona in flavor color and most of the other factors, but it's just better tasting and a darker, fuller color. Squeeze in a little lime or not, it's just a great beer to drink with a meal, especially if you're eating mexican.

Serving type: bottle

04-02-2002 11:21:13 | More by aracauna

Brent

Kentucky

2.8/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

A Mexican take on Heineken? Fairly clean, with some mild corn influence, but not much going on here.

Serving type: bottle

11-05-2001 09:07:55 | More by Brent

Todd

Massachusetts

2.75/5  rDev -0.4%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Presentation: 12oz green bottle. No freshness date. That infamous "XX" adorns the bottle.

Appearance: A very pale yellow, bright beer with large carbonation bubbles and lots of activity. Heads pours a thin white bubbly lace, not at all impressive.

Smell: Spicy hop aroma with that cooked adjunct smell (corn), and a bit of European lager "skunk."

Taste: Crisp and refreshing up-front. Body is light. Malt sweetness is dextriny, with lots of sweet corn flavour. Hop bitterness is semi-spicy and herbal with a quick tangy snap that fades into a sweet tea-like flavour. More cooked corn/veggie flavours follow (aka DMS / dimethyl sulfide) and meld with a slightly dry grain flavour. Finish is clean with some light residual dextrins on the palate.

Notes: European/German brewing influences are apparent with this brew. It's not your typical Mexican lager/pils. And, even though it's essentially a mediocre beer, it's not an entirely bad beer. Pairs nicely with Mexican food or a nice alternative to American Lagers as it has a bit more body and flavour.

Serving type: bottle

11-02-2001 00:00:01 | More by Todd