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Vital statistics
| Original gravity | 1.042 – 1.054 (10.5 – 13.3 °P) |
|---|---|
| Final gravity | 1.009 – 1.013 (2.3 – 3.3 °P) |
| Bitterness | 15 – 22 IBU |
| Color | 3 – 5 SRM (6 – 10 EBC) |
| Alcohol | 4.3 – 5.5% ABV |
Overall impression
Easy-drinking, malt-oriented blond ale with soft malt sweetness, gentle fruit, and restrained hops.
Aroma
Light–moderate sweet malt. Low–moderate fruity esters acceptable. Low–medium hop aroma (often Cascade). No diacetyl.
Appearance
Light yellow to deep gold. Clear to brilliant. Low–medium white head with good retention.
Flavor
Soft malty sweetness upfront; caramel typically absent. Mild–moderate hop flavor (often Cascade) without aggression. Low–moderate bitterness with malt-leaning balance. Half-dry to slightly sweet finish. No diacetyl.
Mouthfeel
Medium-light to medium body. Medium–high carbonation. Smooth; no harsh bitterness or astringency.
Comments
Balance is delicate to achieve; Argentinian take on a Blond Ale built from historically limited ingredients.
History
Originated with early Argentine homebrewers using pils malt, Cascade, and dry yeasts (e.g., Nottingham, Windsor, SafAle). Became a distinct local Blond Ale known as Dorada Pampeana.
Characteristic ingredients
Primarily pale or pils malt; may include small caramel malt. Cascade hops common. Clean American yeast, slightly fruity British or Kölsch strains possible; often cold-packaged.
Style comparison
Similar to American Blonde Ale but often simpler malt bill (pils/pale), Cascade-forward yet restrained, and a touch malt-sweeter with very low caramel.
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