Estrella Damm Daura IPA 6Pk

Description

Estrella Damm Daura IPA 6Pk is a gluten-removed India Pale Ale brewed in Barcelona, Spain, at 6.6% ABV and 45 IBU. Named the world’s best gluten-free beer at the World Beer Awards in London in 2008, 2009, and 2011, Daura IPA distinguishes itself through a complex multi-stage hopping process using eight distinct hop varieties a rarity among gluten-removed beers.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.6% | IBU: 45 | Origin: Barcelona, Spain | Style: Gluten-Removed IPA | Brewery: S.A. Damm

Production & Heritage

S.A. Damm was founded in Barcelona in 1876 by August Kuentzmann Damm, making it one of Spain’s oldest brewing operations. Daura IPA is brewed with barley malt as its primary grain, then undergoes an enzymatic hydrolyzation and protein precipitation process to remove gluten. What separates it from simpler gluten-removed ales is the use of eight different hop varieties introduced at multiple stages during brewing some additions emphasize bitterness, while others layer aromatic complexity. The result is a beer that reads as a genuine IPA rather than a compromise for dietary restriction.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sweet, fruity top notes of peach and mango open the nose, followed by tart citrus lime and grapefruit and a subtle herbal undertone. A light resinous quality emerges as the beer warms.

Taste: The entry is citrus-forward, with lemon and pineapple hitting immediately before a honeyed malt sweetness fills the mid-palate. Grapefruit bitterness and melon round out the center, while resin and a flash of mint build toward a firmly bitter peak at 45 IBU.

Finish: Medium-long with persistent grapefruit pith bitterness and a dry, lightly resinous close. The malt sweetness recedes cleanly, leaving citrus and herbal hop character on the palate.

How to Drink Daura IPA

Serve chilled at 4248F in a tulip glass or standard pint to let the hop aromatics open up. The 6.6% ABV and pronounced bitterness make it satisfying on its own, but Daura IPA also works well in beer-forward mixed drinks.

• IPA Shandy: The citrus hop profile pairs naturally with fresh lemonade, creating a balanced and refreshing shandy.
• Michelada: The resinous bitterness and tropical fruit notes hold up against lime, hot sauce, and Worcestershire in a savory Michelada.
• Beer Margarita: Combine with tequila, lime, and a splash of orange liqueur the grapefruit and pineapple notes integrate seamlessly.

Best For

• Stocking a gluten-free home bar without sacrificing hop-forward flavor
• Introducing IPA drinkers to the best of the gluten-removed category
• Pairing with spicy grilled foods at a summer cookout
• Gifting a craft beer fan with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Daura IPA taste like? Daura IPA delivers bright citrus flavors lemon, grapefruit, pineapple layered over a honeyed malt backbone, finishing with firm resinous bitterness at 45 IBU. It drinks like a well-constructed American-style IPA despite its gluten-removed designation.

How does Daura IPA compare to Omission IPA? Both are gluten-removed IPAs brewed with barley malt, but Daura IPA uses eight hop varieties in a multi-stage addition process, producing a more layered and tropical hop character at 6.6% ABV. Omission IPA tends to lean slightly more toward classic West Coast bitterness and pine notes.

Is Daura IPA good for people avoiding gluten? Daura IPA is brewed with barley malt and then treated with an enzymatic process to remove gluten, earning multiple World Beer Awards for best gluten-free beer. However, individuals with celiac disease should consult their physician, as gluten-removed beers may still contain trace amounts of gluten.

Where is Daura IPA made? Daura IPA is brewed by S.A. Damm in Barcelona, Spain, a brewery founded in 1876. The Daura line is the brewery’s dedicated gluten-removed range, produced at Damm’s facilities in the Catalonia region.

What foods pair well with Daura IPA? Spicy Thai or Mexican dishes work well, as the hop bitterness cuts through heat. Grilled citrus-marinated chicken matches the beer’s tropical fruit notes. Strong aged cheeses like Manchego stand up to the malt sweetness. Fish tacos with lime slaw mirror the citrus character. Grilled sausages complement the resinous, herbal finish.

What sizes does Daura IPA come in? The standard retail format is the 6-pack of individual bottles or cans, which is the most widely available configuration in the U.S. market.

Is Daura IPA worth the price? Daura IPA positions as a premium gluten-removed IPA and typically sits at a slight premium over standard craft six-packs. Given its multi-award-winning pedigree, eight-hop recipe, and 6.6% ABV, it delivers strong value within the gluten-removed beer category.

Why Daura IPA?

Most gluten-removed beers play it safe with mild lager or pale ale profiles, but Daura IPA commits fully to the IPA style 45 IBU, 6.6% ABV, and an eight-hop recipe that delivers genuine complexity. Its three World Beer Awards for best gluten-free beer (2008, 2009, 2011) and a Gold Medal at the 2011 World Beer Championship in Chicago confirm that the approach works. Backed by over 140 years of brewing heritage at S.A. Damm in Barcelona, this is a gluten-removed IPA built for drinkers who refuse to treat dietary needs as a reason to settle for less flavor.