New Belgium Domingo 6Pk Cans

New Belgium Dominga 6-Pack Cans is a wood-aged citrus sour ale from New Belgium Brewing at 6.0% ABV, sold in a 6-pack of 12 oz cans. Named after the foeder — a large oak aging vessel — in which it was created, Dominga blends a wood-aged golden sour with light ale and layers of calamansi fruit, clementine, and Mexican orange. The beer holds an 84 on BeerAdvocate and a 3.7 out of 5 on Untappd across nearly 32,000 ratings.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.0%  |  Origin: Fort Collins, Colorado, USA  |  Style: Wood-Aged Citrus Sour Ale  |  Brewery: New Belgium Brewing Company

Production & Heritage

New Belgium Brewing Company, founded in 1991 in Fort Collins, Colorado, is one of the most recognized craft breweries in the United States and a longtime pioneer in sour and wood-aged beer programs. Dominga was developed by Wood Cellar Blender Lauren Limbach, who blended a golden sour aged in the brewery's large oak foeder — named Dominga, a playful nod to the Spanish word for Sunday — with a clean light ale and natural citrus fruit including calamansi, clementine, and Mexican orange. The foeder aging contributes subtle wood character and a controlled tartness, while the fruit additions provide bright, juice-forward citrus without excessive acidity.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh oranges and lemons hit first, followed by citrus zest and a subtle floral lift. Reviewers consistently describe the nose as extremely fresh and zesty, almost like peeling a ripe clementine.

Taste: The entry is bright and fizzy with a pronounced orange juice quality that reads almost like a mimosa. Mid-palate, a clean lactic acidity surfaces without any harsh acid burn, balancing the sweetness of the citrus fruit. The body is light and crisp, letting the calamansi and clementine flavors stay front and center.

Finish: Short to medium in length, dry, and refreshing with lingering citrus zest. A faint woody undertone from the foeder aging rounds out the final impression.

How to Drink Dominga

Dominga is best served cold — around 38–42°F — straight from the can or poured into a tulip glass to showcase its sun-spun golden color and effervescent carbonation. Its built-in citrus character and tartness also make it a strong base for beer cocktails. A Shandy works naturally, with a splash of lemonade amplifying the existing citrus. A Radler-style mix with grapefruit soda plays off Dominga's bright acidity. For brunch, use it as the beer component in a Beermosa — its mimosa-like quality means it barely needs the orange juice.

Best For

• Weekend brunch with friends who enjoy tart, fruit-forward beers
• Warm-weather cookouts and outdoor gatherings
• Introducing craft-curious drinkers to wood-aged sour ales
• Pairing alongside a citrus-dressed seafood spread

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dominga taste like? Dominga tastes like a bright, fizzy citrus sour with prominent orange and clementine flavors, clean acidity, and a light, crisp body — frequently compared to a mimosa in beer form.

How does Dominga compare to a radler? While radlers typically blend a lager with fruit soda or juice, Dominga achieves its citrus character through actual fruit additions (calamansi, clementine, Mexican orange) and a wood-aged sour base, which gives it a more complex tartness and subtle oak undertone that most radlers lack.

Is Dominga good for beginners? Yes — its approachable 6.0% ABV, fruit-forward flavor, and gentle tartness make it an excellent gateway into the sour ale category without the intense funkiness of more aggressive wild ales.

Where is Dominga made? Dominga is brewed by New Belgium Brewing Company in Fort Collins, Colorado, one of America's most established craft breweries, founded in 1991.

What foods pair well with Dominga? Ceviche works well, as the beer's citrus acidity mirrors the lime in the dish. Grilled shrimp with a citrus glaze echoes the clementine notes. Light goat cheese salads complement the tartness. Fish tacos with mango salsa match the tropical-citrus direction. Lemon tarts or citrus desserts create a harmonious finish.

What sizes does Dominga come in? This listing is a 6-pack of standard 12 oz cans (72 oz total).

Is Dominga worth the price? Dominga positions as a mid-range craft sour, offering foeder-aged complexity and real fruit character at a price point typical of New Belgium's specialty lineup — strong value compared to many sour ales that command higher premiums for wood aging.

Why Dominga?

What separates Dominga from the flood of fruited sours on the market is its genuine foeder-aged foundation — this is not simply a kettle sour with flavoring added after the fact. Lauren Limbach's blending of wood-aged golden sour with a clean light ale creates a base that has real depth, and the addition of calamansi fruit alongside more familiar clementine and Mexican orange gives the citrus profile a slightly exotic edge. With nearly 32,000 Untappd ratings and steady praise for its mimosa-like drinkability, Dominga has earned a reliable reputation as one of the more approachable yet thoughtfully constructed citrus sours in the craft beer landscape.