Dos Equis

Dos Equis in the 24-ounce can is a lager, and that single large can is the main thing to know about it: it holds two standard 12-ounce pours, so it suits sharing or a longer, unhurried session. No ABV or IBU is listed for this item, so the notes below describe the lager category in general, not a measured profile of this beer. Lagers like this usually pour pale gold to light amber with a clean, crisp malt character, some cracker or light bread sweetness, and only restrained hop bitterness. Expect a dry, quick finish with moderate carbonation, which is why the style is such a dependable match for salty and spicy food. Tacos, grilled chicken, carne asada, fish with lime, tortilla chips with salsa, and anything with chili heat are all natural partners, since the carbonation and low bitterness refresh the palate without competing with seasoning. Serve it well chilled, around 36 to 40°F, which keeps the crispness in front and suppresses any sweetness. A tall pilsner glass or a pint glass shows off the color and holds the head, and a pour of that size fills one pint glass with room left for a second. If you drink straight from the can, chilling thoroughly beforehand matters even more, because a lager at cellar temperature tends to taste flat and bready.