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Pale Lager • Family Member since 1986

Bourbon (La Dodo)

Beer Description

A classic pale lager that has become a cultural icon of Réunion, instantly recognizable by its colorful logo of the extinct Dodo bird. It is the flagship product of Brasseries de Bourbon and remains the island's most popular beer.

Bourbon (La Dodo)

At a glance

Style
Lager
Style category
International Lager
First brewed
1986
In Heineken portfolio since
1986
Still in portfolio
Yes

Brewing & appearance

Color
Brilliant Gold
Filtered
yes
Fermentation
Bottom Fermented
ABV range
4.1–5.0%
Ingredients
  • Water
  • Malted Barley
  • Hops
  • Maize
  • Corn
  • Rice

Taste Profile

Flavor profile
  • Crisp
  • Sweet
  • Floral
  • Grainy
Body
Light
Finish
  • Clean
  • Short
  • Fresh Bitterness

Brewed by Tradition: The Sites 1 Currently Brewing

1986–present
RE Saint Denis— Brasserie de Bourbon