BJCP 2021 / X1
Dorada Pampeana
An easy-drinking Argentine pale ale with the malt in front.
- Drink fresh
- pale color
- standard strength
- argentina
Serve: 42 to 48F, Pint
OG1.120
1.042 to 1.054FG1.030
1.009 to 1.013IBU120
15 to 22SRM40
3 to 5ABV14%
4.3 to 5.5%The BJCP lists no tags. It suggests judging this style alongside Category 18.
Taste it in order
Aroma
12 pts- Mild to moderate malty sweetness
- A little fruitiness is acceptable
- Low to medium Cascade hop aroma
- Vague
- Malty
- Better
- Sweet malt with a little hop
- Best
- Mild-moderate sweet malt with a low Cascade citrus note and faint fruit, no diacetyl
Appearance
3 pts- Pale yellow to deep gold
- Clear to brilliant
- Low to medium head with good retention
- Vague
- Golden
- Better
- Gold and bright
- Best
- Pale yellow to deep gold, brilliant, low-medium white head that holds
Flavor
20 pts- Soft malty sweetness up front
- Mild to moderate Cascade hop flavor
- Low to moderate bitterness, half-dry to slightly sweet finish
- Vague
- Malty
- Better
- Soft malt with gentle hop
- Best
- Soft malt sweetness with mild Cascade citrus, low-moderate bitterness balanced toward the malt, finish half-dry
Mouthfeel
5 pts- Light to medium body
- Medium to high carbonation
- Smooth
- Vague
- Smooth
- Better
- Light-medium and fizzy
- Best
- Light-medium body, medium-high carbonation, smooth with no harsh bitterness
Overall Impression
10 ptsLifts it
- Approachability
- Soft malt and gentle hops
Drops it
- Aggressive hopping
- Diacetyl
Writing tip
Judge the malt-forward balance. Example: 'Soft malt sweetness with a gentle citrus hop, half-dry finish. Easy to drink.'
Pour these
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Often confused with
- 18B American Pale AleAmerican Pale Ale has stronger hops
- 12A British Golden AleBritish Golden Ale has English hops
Fine here
- Estery: A little fruitiness is fine
Ruinous here
- Diacetyl: Butter
- Astringent: Harsh bitterness
Style names, numbers and vital statistics follow the BJCP 2021 beer guidelines. Descriptions and example choices are our own. Check a beer is still made before you hunt for it.