Appendix B · Local Styles (Appendix B)
Dorada Pampeana
A simple, easy-drinking Argentine blonde ale born among homebrewers: soft malt, restrained hops and clean fermentation.
Dorada Pampeana by the numbers
- Alcohol (ABV)
- 4.3 – 5.5%on a scale of 2.0 to 14.0
- Bitterness
- 15 – 22 IBUon a scale of 0 to 100
- Color
- 3 – 5 SRM6–10 EBCon a scale of 1 to 40
- Original gravity
- 1.042 – 1.054on a scale of 1.026 to 1.130
- Final gravity
- 1.009 – 1.013on a scale of 0.990 to 1.040
What Dorada Pampeana is like
A light, clean, easy-drinking blonde ale with a balance between soft malt and restrained hops. It's a simple, everyday beer, with no feature that stands out too much.
Appearance
Light gold to gold, clear. White head with medium retention.
Aroma
Soft bready or light biscuit malt, with low to medium floral or citrusy hops. Very low fruitiness.
Flavor
Soft malt with light sweetness, low to medium bitterness and a smooth to dry finish. The hops support without taking center stage.
Mouthfeel
Medium-light to medium body, medium to high carbonation.
Where Dorada Pampeana comes from
It emerged in Argentina among homebrewers, who made a simple blonde ale with whatever ingredients they had on hand, often just pale malt and local hops. It became very popular in Argentine craft breweries, and the BJCP included it in Appendix B.
Ingredients
Pale or Pilsner malt, sometimes with a little light caramel malt or wheat. Argentine hops such as Cascade or Mapuche. Clean ale yeast.
Brew it yourself
How to brew Dorada Pampeana at home
It's a good style to start with: a short recipe, fermented with a clean ale yeast at 17-19 °C (63-66 °F) and mashed at 65-67 °C (149-153 °F). The classic mistake is overdoing the caramel malt or the hops and turning it into something else. Aim for cleanness and balance.
Food pairing
Empanadas, Argentine asado or pizza.
Glassware: Teku glass, a tasting glass that works with almost any style.
Frequently asked questions
How strong is Dorada Pampeana?
Between 4.3% and 5.5% ABV, according to the BJCP 2021 Style Guidelines. That is a moderate strength.
How bitter is Dorada Pampeana?
It has 15 to 22 IBUs, a low bitterness. For reference, a mass-market lager is around 10 IBUs.
What color is Dorada Pampeana?
Straw to gold: 3 to 5 SRM (6 to 10 EBC).
What food pairs well with Dorada Pampeana?
Empanadas, Argentine asado or pizza.
Which styles are similar?
If you like it, also try Blonde Ale, Kölsch and Cream Ale.
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Classification and statistics: official Dorada Pampeana guidelines from the BJCP, 2021 edition. Original text by Hacer Cerveza Casera.