How Much Alcohol Does Dos Equis Have?
Dos Equis Lager Especial is 4.2% alcohol by volume (ABV), and Dos Equis Ambar Especial is 4.7% ABV, according to the brand's own FAQ. A 12 oz bottle of Lager Especial has 131 calories, per the same page.
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| Beer | ABV |
|---|---|
| Dos Equis Lager Especial | 4.2% |
| Dos Equis Ambar Especial | 4.7% |
The Dos Equis FAQ describes the Lager Especial as a Mexican pale lager. It also says a typical lager falls between 3.5% and 5.5% ABV, so Dos Equis sits in the middle of that range.
How it compares with a standard drink
NIAAA defines one U.S. standard drink as 14 grams of pure alcohol, which it equates to a 12 fl oz regular beer at 5% ABV. A 12 oz Dos Equis Lager Especial at 4.2% has a little less alcohol than that, so it is slightly under one standard drink. Larger bottles and cans contain proportionally more. To work out your own total, use the standard drink calculator.
Check the label
ABV can differ by product and market. The brand page covers the U.S. products, so always check the label on the package you are holding, especially for imports or special editions. We found no official Dos Equis page for other variants such as light versions, so we do not list them here.
People also ask
What percent alcohol is Dos Equis Lager?
4.2% ABV for Dos Equis Lager Especial, per the brand's FAQ.
Is Dos Equis Ambar stronger than the Lager?
Yes. Ambar Especial is 4.7% ABV versus 4.2% for Lager Especial.
How many calories are in a Dos Equis Lager?
The brand says a 12 oz bottle of Lager Especial has 131 calories.
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