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31/07/2009From Barcelona: Thirst-quenching Catalan beers

From Barcelona: Thirst-quenching Catalan beers Bringing you instant relief in this summer heat are Moritz, Glops and Rosita, the new cervezas in Catalunya pubs.

Famous for its Cava, Catalunya has also started producing some fine local beers over the last few years, providing a tastier alternative to bloating effect of the big two: Estrella and San Miguel.

And although it's been a strange summer in Barcelona – two weeks of the traditional heat and humidity – with the rest of the days either cool, rainy or breezy, it’s slowly getting warmer again. So here are some of my favourites.

Moritz
The most common of these cervezas is Moritz. Found in many bars, it offers a distinct taste that, personally, reminds me a bit of gin, making it my least favorite. Still, it's popularity cannot be disputed based on the number of people who have told me: it's the perfect beer for a hot, sunny day.

Glops
Glops was the first local brew I tried, and instantly fell in love with its malty, smokey, rich taste. Made in Poble Sec and launched in 2005, it's available in eight different flavors from a refreshing, easy to drink lager to a more substantial stout, with my favorite being the fumada.

Not a common beer by any stretch of the imagination, it's becoming more available every year, so if you see it in a bar, definitely ask for one.

Rosita
My personal favorite, though, is Rosita. Brewed just south of Barcelona in Tarragona, it comes in a lager, ale and stout. Rich and flavorful, serving it requires a soft shaking to mix in the natural sediments that fall to the bottom and it's to be sipped, not gulped.

A recent entry to the Barcelona market, I've only found it at one of my locals, but given that it sells out quickly, I imagine it's only a question of time before it becomes a staple at some of the more popular drinking spots.

Finally, to try any of these, head down to La Cerveteca near the main post office off Laietana. A great place with a wide selection of beers from Europe, the States, Australia, and other countries, it's the beer-lovers’ dream.

31 July 2009
Jeremy Holland / Expatica



Written by an American expat, From Barcelona, is a blog dedicated to the city, the life and the people of the capital of Catalunya (Catalonia).


2 reactions to this article

republican posted: 2009-08-06 20:33:00

Pleaaaaseeee..give me a Sam Adam´s Summer Brew over any of the shit they sell here.All these watered down ¨lagers¨ taste the same! What´s up with the ¨joker¨these days---Oh Boy Another Mistkake America (OBAMA)!

jura posted: 2009-08-07 11:45:28

CCM Companyia Cervesera Montseny, makes some truly delicious Ales which are well worth trying. As many good things, their beers can be a bit hard to find, but do keep your eye

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2 reactions to this article

republican posted: 2009-08-06 20:33:00

Pleaaaaseeee..give me a Sam Adam´s Summer Brew over any of the shit they sell here.All these watered down ¨lagers¨ taste the same! What´s up with the ¨joker¨these days---Oh Boy Another Mistkake America (OBAMA)!

jura posted: 2009-08-07 11:45:28

CCM Companyia Cervesera Montseny, makes some truly delicious Ales which are well worth trying. As many good things, their beers can be a bit hard to find, but do keep your eye

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