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| The Canary Island archipelago is famous for its sunny | | | | Canaria you´ll find Dorada...)! Nevertheless, both |
| beaches, night life, excursions, hiking… Well | | | | Dorada and Tropical are brands within the CCC group. |
| people seem to find these islands suitable for a wide | | | | But that doesn´t mean they taste the same. |
| range of activities. One common factor is the climate, | | | | Go ahead and try them both, you will notice the |
| the Canary Islands are blessed with a pleasant | | | | difference right away. |
| temperature all year round. | | | | Dorada beer is served in the forms of Dorada Pilsen |
| So what does beer have to do with all this? Well, the | | | | (normal lager), Dorada Especial (stronger) and Dorada |
| fact is that enjoying a cold, locally brewed beer | | | | Sin (alcohol free). |
| makes the day perfect, whether you relax by the | | | | About five years ago a new beer was introduced to |
| pool or you happen to find yourself in a bar at a | | | | the Canary Island beer market, Reina. According to |
| busy street corner in Las Palmas. | | | | company statements, Reina tries to position itself as |
| Since most of the people visiting the islands know | | | | a compliment to the giants of Tropical and Dorada. |
| how to enjoy life, they inevitable will come in contact | | | | Reina is by now sold all over the archipelago. |
| with the beers produced locally in the Canary Islands. | | | | Enjoy your Canary Island beer! |
| A quick search in Google gives you several reviews | | | | There are of course many forms of having your |
| of beers, and as it seems the beers from the Canary | | | | Tropical or Dorada, and if you move just outside the |
| Islands are appreciated and sought after by people | | | | main tourist area you will need to remember the |
| from all over the world! | | | | following in order to get your favourite beer! |
| As you will see below, the beers of the Canary | | | | A CAÑA means a small draught beer. The size |
| Islands are as divided as the administrative regions of | | | | varies, but I would say that a caña is in general |
| this archipelago. | | | | about 25 to 33 centiliters of beer. If you go for a |
| Gran Canaria Beer | | | | bigger one, you´ll order a JARRA, being a jar. |
| The beer of Gran Canaria is called Tropical, brewed | | | | You may also order bottled beer, a BOTELLIN (25 |
| by CCC, Compañia Cervecera de Canarias. | | | | centiliters) as well as a normal sized one. |
| There is a cuban beer called Tropical as well, but they | | | | Tip: In most places you can order beer in a frosted |
| have nothing in common. Tropical is brewed in Las | | | | glass. The barman will pick up a glass straight from |
| Palmas, and enjoyed mainly in the eastern islands of | | | | the fridge. A nice way to enjoy a cold beer. And it |
| Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. | | | | looks really refreshing too! |
| Under the collective brand of Tropical you will find | | | | Another Canary Island beer tip would be to order a |
| Tropical Pils (the normal lager beer), Tropical Premium | | | | CLARA, which is a kind of Shandy. Sometimes they |
| (somewhat stronger) and Tropical Sin (alcohol free). | | | | mix the beer with Gaseosa, which is a light flavoured |
| Tenerife Beer | | | | soda, not as sweet as traditional sodas. |
| The people of Tenerife drink Dorada, and hardly any | | | | By now you know the basics of Canary Island beers, |
| other brand. It will actually be very difficult to find a | | | | so just go ahead and enjoy. |
