Spanish beers are relatively unknown in Germany. And that’s despite the fact that the list of individual varieties seems endless. We’ll introduce you to a few of them.
Spanish beers: An overview of popular varieties and brands
When we think back to our last vacation in Spain, paella and red wine immediately come to mind. However, beer such as San Miguel Especial (called “cerveza” in Spain) is just as widespread. Beer is at the top of the list for Spaniards, especially in the hot months. These are well-known Spanish beer varieties:
Xibeca (A beer brand from the S.A. Damm brewery in Barcelona)
Alhambra (Spain’s premium beer from Granada, which owes its name to the Alhambra Palace.)
Dorada (Beer from Santa Cruz de Tenerife. This beer is particularly popular in the Canary Islands.)
Cruzcampo (Brewery in Andalusia, now part of the Heineken España brand)
Mahou (inexpensive, refreshing beer from Madrid)
Cerveza Gredos (brewery from Hoyocaserol that produces beer varieties such as cherry or malt whiskey)
Ballut (from Extremadura, with a sweet and tart flavor)
Moritz (a classic from Catalonia and typical of the region, now considered one of the best beers in Spain). Moritz is also available in a non-alcoholic version.
La Peregrina (The pilgrim beer from Santiago de Compostela, which is particularly available at the corners of the Way of St. James)
Damm Inedit(A premium beer from the S.A. Damm brewery in Barcelona, sold in wine bottle format. The reason for this is the wine-like character of the beer, which was developed especially for the restaurant trade. Yes, the price is comparable to that of expensive wine.)
La Zaragozana (A privately owned brewery based in Zaragoza)
San Miguel (Spain’s most exported beer. The original contains alcohol, but is also available alcohol-free.)
Estrella Galicia (Light lager produced by the Corporación Hijos de Rivera brewery in Galicia)
Estrella Damm (Pilsner-style beer and the most important brand of the S.A. Damm brewery in Barcelona)
Voll-Damm Doble Malta(Märzen beer from the S.A. Damm brewery in Barcelona)
Spain sets for an overview: If you can’t decide on a specific variety, then sets of Spanish beers, such as San Miguel, Cruz Campo, Estrella Galicia, and Mahou, with 10 cans of 33 cl Spanish beer, are a good option.
The most important Spanish beer styles: Lager beers (Cerveza Rubia): The best-selling variety – light, refreshing. Märzen/Double malt (Doble Malta): Strong, malty taste, e.g., Voll-Damm Doble Malta. India Pale Ale (IPA): Fruity, hoppy, modern – especially popular with young breweries. Sour beers: Fruity and refreshing, often refined with regional fruits. Porter & Stout: Dark, strong beers with roasted aromas. Gluten-free beers: Offered especially by modern craft breweries.
Where can you buy Spanish beers in Germany?
Spanish beers such as Estrella Galicia, San Miguel, and Mahou are also growing in popularity in Germany. But where can you find these refreshing “cervezas” from the south? Whether online or in specialty stores, these options offer Spanish beer enjoyment in this country as well. Craft and non-alcoholic beers in particular have enjoyed significant growth in recent years.
Online specialty shops: Platforms such as Gastronomic Spain and Your Spanish Shop offer a wide selection of Spanish beers from all regions. They ship throughout Europe, often with free shipping for orders above a certain value.
At Bierothek, both online and in selected stores in Germany, you can find classics such as Estrella Galicia and San Miguel. The site is considered a specialist in international beer varieties and craft beer, and offers a regularly changing selection of Spanish beers. Naparbier from Navarra and La Virgen are internationally recognized. All of this is even available as a beer subscription.
Other online shops such as Bierlinie, Spanien-Shop.eu, and ferienhaus-spanien.de carry various Spanish brands, including lesser-known varieties such as Ambar and Cerex. Here you can bring that vacation feeling right into your home.
Price comparison portals: Platforms such as idealo.de allow you to compare Spanish beers from different suppliers and brands and order them at low prices. This way, you can quickly find the right offer for your favorite brand.
Spanish delicatessens and supermarkets: Some Spanish delicatessens or well-stocked supermarkets with an international range also sell Spanish beer, but usually only the best-known brands such as San Miguel or Estrella Damm.
With this variety of options, nothing stands in the way of enjoying Spanish beer in Germany – whether for a tapas evening, your next garden party, or simply as a reminder of your last vacation in Spain.
Other Spanish drinks
Paella, churros, and seafood—Spanish cuisine is enough to make your mouth water. But when it comes to drinks, there is a whole list of Spanish beverages besides beer that you should definitely try.
Horchata: This deliciously refreshing drink made from tiger nuts, water, and sugar is one of the Spaniards’ favorite summer drinks. Horchata is also known regionally as Orxata.
Sangría: A drink that everyone is sure to be familiar with from their last vacation in Spain. This famous drink is particularly popular in eastern and southern Spain. In the Ballermann, you can see tourists with whole buckets of it.
Cava: This famous wine drink, or Spanish version of champagne, is a must at any celebration. Cava is available as white wine or rosé. Most of the varieties come from Catalonia.
