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What to eat in Spain? Top 18 Spanish Ales

Last update: Sat Mar 22 2025
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Best Spanish Ale Producers

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BILBAO, Spain
4.7
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Cervezas La Salve is a Spanish brewery based in Bilbao, with a rich history dating back to 1886. After several decades of dormancy, the brewery was revived in 2014 with the goal of bringing traditional Basque brewing back to life. Its philosophy is rooted in sustainability, quality, and a strong connection to the local community.


La Salve offers a diverse range of beers, including classic styles like lagers and pale ales, as well as more modern craft beer variations. The brewery prides itself on using local ingredients and innovative recipes, creating beers known for their balanced taste and distinctive aromas.
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Frankfurt International Trophy - Grand Gold

2024, 2022

Barcelona Beer Challenge - Gold

2023, 2022, 2021, 2020

BEST La Salve Beers
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HERNANI, Spain
4.7
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Basqueland Brewing is a craft brewery based in the Basque Country, specifically in Hernani, Gipuzkoa, Spain. Established in 2015, it quickly became known for producing high-quality beers that reflect the region’s rich cultural heritage while embracing global craft brewing trends.


The brewery is dedicated to brewing beers that combine the bold, innovative spirit of modern craft beer with the traditional flavors of the Basque Country. Basqueland Brewing specializes in a variety of styles, but it is particularly known for its IPAs, Pale Ales, and Stouts, all crafted with a keen attention to detail and high-quality ingredients.
AWARDS

Barcelona Beer Challenge - Gold

2024, 2022, 2021

BEST Basqueland Brewing Beers
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SÚRIA, Spain
4.7
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La Pirata Brewing is a well-known Spanish craft brewery based in the Catalonia region, specifically in the town of Vilanova i la Geltrú, near Barcelona. The brewery has gained recognition for its passion for innovative and high-quality beers, with a focus on brewing with the best ingredients and a handcrafted approach.


Founded in 2011, La Pirata Brewing quickly made a name for itself in the Spanish craft beer scene and beyond. Their range of beers includes various styles, from IPAs (India Pale Ales) to traditional English styles like stouts and porters, as well as seasonal and limited edition brews that showcase their creativity.
AWARDS

Barcelona Beer Challenge - Gold

2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020

BEST La Pirata Brewing Beers
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LIÉRGANES, Spain
4.7
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Concours International de Lyon - Gold

2024

BEST Cervezas DouGall's Beers
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MATARO, Spain
4.6
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DeHum Cervesers is a craft brewery from Catalonia, Spain, known for its innovative approach to brewing. The brewery focuses on creating high-quality beers that highlight local ingredients and traditional techniques while also experimenting with new styles and flavors.


Their name, "DeHum," reflects their connection to the earth and the natural processes involved in beer-making, symbolizing a grounded, sustainable approach.
AWARDS

Barcelona Beer Challenge - Gold

2024, 2023, 2022

Untappd - 3.9

Untappd - 4.0

BEST Dehum Cervesers Beers
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MADRID, Spain
4.4
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Mahou San Miguel is a leading Spanish brewing company with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1890. Based in Madrid, it is recognized as the largest beer producer in Spain and one of the most prominent players in the international beer market.


The company is known for its flagship brands, Mahou, San Miguel, Alhambra, and Solán de Cabras, which cater to a wide range of consumer tastes.
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Frankfurt International Trophy - Grand Gold

2024, 2023, 2021

Barcelona Beer Challenge - Gold

2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020

Melbourne International Beer Competition - Gold

2023, 2022

BEST Mahou San Miguel Beers
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EL PRAT DE LLOBREGAT, Spain
4.4
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Damm, founded in 1876 in Barcelona, is one of Spain's oldest and largest beer producers. The company is well-known for its flagship beer, Estrella Damm. Damm operates a variety of beverage brands and has expanded its product portfolio to include bottled water, soft drinks, and dairy products.


The company is also involved in hosting and sponsoring numerous cultural and sports events.
AWARDS

International Brewing Awards - Gold

2024, 2021

Frankfurt International Trophy - Grand Gold

2023

Melbourne International Beer Competition - Gold

2023, 2022

BEST Damm Beers
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Best Spanish Ales

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Marked fruity banana character that harmonizes with spicy clove notes from the phenols. Remarkable and complex malt aroma with caramel and toasted flavors from the malts used. All these notes harmonize well.
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Frankfurt International Trophy - Grand Gold

2022

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A dry, easy-to-sip stout with oats that also has a creamy touch. It’s brewed with a blend of 6 carefully selected malts, giving it rich and elegant notes of cocoa, coffee beans, dried fruit, and licorice. This classic from Basqueland’s lineup is making a limited-time comeback.
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Barcelona Beer Challenge - Gold

2024

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Boyicao by Basqueland Brewing is a creative beer that highlights a fusion of flavors inspired by Basque culinary traditions and innovative brewing techniques. The name suggests a playful homage to the tropical and vibrant, with notes often derived from exotic ingredients or unique brewing processes.


Known for their experimental style, Basqueland Brewing crafts Boyicao to stand out with a distinctive character, appealing to adventurous beer enthusiasts.
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Barcelona Beer Challenge - Gold

2024

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Santo Tomas is a cloudy and somewhat pale IPA with a high amount of resinous and herbal hops and a citrus touch that make it the perfect accompaniment for the fair day.
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Barcelona Beer Challenge - Gold

2022

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Kampong Attack is a unique and bold beer from the Spanish craft brewery La Pirata Brewing. It is a Double IPA (DIPA), known for its intense hop profile and high alcohol content, making it a standout in the brewery's range of innovative brews.
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Barcelona Beer Challenge - Gold

2022

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Black Country by La Pirata Brewing is a bold and flavorful Imperial Stout that showcases the brewery's commitment to producing high-quality, intense craft beers. This beer is a dark, rich brew with deep flavors and a full-bodied profile.
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Barcelona Beer Challenge - Gold

2023

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Warming by La Pirata Brewing is a barleywine-style beer that offers a deep, rich, and complex flavor profile, ideal for those who enjoy strong and robust beers. This beer is crafted to provide warmth, both literally and figuratively, with a higher ABV (alcohol by volume) that creates a warming sensation as it’s sipped.
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Barcelona Beer Challenge - Gold

2023

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EL PRAT DE LLOBREGAT, Spain
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