Finding The Best Spanish Beer - A Blind Tasting Challenge
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- Опубліковано 22 чер 2019
- Which is the BEST Spanish Beer? Mahou? San Miguel? Cruzcampo? Alhambra? Estrella Galicia? We taste 10 Spanish beers blind and decide the best once and for all! Venga, let’s go! 🥝
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There is a lot of debate in Spain about which Spanish beer is the best. And this is intensified by the fact that each region has its own beer. So of course, the Spaniards from that region tend to think their beer is the top lager!
But Yoly (supertaster!) and I decided it was time to decide once and for which of the Spanish beers tastes the best. We set up this totally blind tasting. And in the tasting we tasted Mahou (Madrid), Cruzcampo (Seville), Alhambra (Granada), San Miguel (Barcelona), Moritz (Barcelona), Estrella Damm (Barcelona), Estrella Galicia (Barcelona), and Amstel (all over Spain). And to make it a little more interesting, we threw in a couple of wild cards… an alcohol-free beer (Mahou Sin) and a supermarket brand beer (Aliada).
Which was the winner?
You’ll have to watch to find out!!
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Estrella Galicia es la mejor
Nada mejor que Estrella!
As a galician guy, i like Estrella Galicia. It's a good beer!
Melodic Metal TV In the early 2000’s I begin dating my now wife, and she used to be in Vigos. beach in the summer, so I begin visited her.... regardless that I love the flavour, Estrelle Galicia was one of the prizes after a 650 km coach trip (no driving license back then). 10 years ago you could buy it at el corte ingles. now it has take over all Spain. Still in love with both, my wife and Estrella......
@@honestguy7764 I like Estrella Galicia on tap,it is now very popular in the bars of the Basque Country.
Why not the other estrella damm? Im portuguese and i like that one. I hate our portuguese beers.
@@pattheslut totally landslide to san miguel that was higly dominant here at euskadi
much better estrella galicia
Good video! I tried most of them in my trip to Spain. I agree with crowning Estrella Galicia 😁
The blind test is a great idea. The only way to get a true indication of how your taste buds feels without the influence of peer group pressure and marketing. I'll have to try the same test when I'm over there in two months. The sacrifices I make! lol
LOL!
How did the test go? 🤣
Me da la sensación que después de 5 litros de cerveza os iba a dar igual que cerveza iba ser la mejor! 🤣🤣
I stumbled into your videos and I can’t stop watching! You guys are fun. Gracias por toda la infomacion!
What a fun video! We had such a wonderful time watching this! I'd love to see some wine videos from you guys in the future!
From my two visits to Spain, I had my mind made up on which was the best beer, and I went for it everytime. Out of a frozen tap into a large frosty glass, there is nothing like it. Absolutely unbeatable.
Glad to say that my best is also your best! 👍
Cheers
Mick from Australia
Brilliant- a very fun test but carried out with such professionalism , you are heroes for putting yourself through this ordeal for your subscribers. Seriously well done and as a member of CAMRA( its a UK organisation for appreciating and preserving the diversity of beers and local breweries in the UK and Europe) I ESPECIALLY appreciate your testing and to us non Spanish people highlighting the regional beers and comende you for making this video. Its a tribute to you both that you make this and all your other videos to highlight the WONDERFUL RICHNESS of culture and society in Espania and its not just a package holiday destination . So much kudos for your efforts and thanks for the work you put in and the professional and yet real and meaningful and soulful videos you make that do nothing but transmit your love for the country and your passion to communicate this. You make your country proud. ( and before it gets too icky I just realised i made the statement in line 1 - putting yourself through this ordeal - really you were drinking BEER lol ) Seriously - big up to you on this and all your other videos. 👍💕👍
Well guys that was absolutely hilarious!! Literally blind leading the blind..and getting more tipsy as you went along !!
Definitely more of these! You guys are fun
So much fun!! Thank you!
The 1906 of Estrella Galicia is my favourite ever . I live in Canarias so I got used to Dorada , and the especial one is good .
That was a blast to watch! Thanks. Our favorite Spanish beer is a dark, Estrella Galicia 1906 Black Coupage. Not easy to find in most places.
Loved the video as always guys! Please do another one on the best Spanish craft beers :)
OK!!
Yes please!!
I back this, 100%
Yes. Will be traveling to Barcelona and Madrid from the states in a few months and love craft brews. Definitely want to try a few if time permits.
Great suggestion! Caleya Goma 2 from Asturias!
I am slightly disappointed you didn't feature "Mahou cinco estrellas" , which is far superior to Classica. Classica is still a great beer, however lacks the malty and bitter lager characteristics that cinco estrellas has plenty of. Great video as always!!!!!!🇪🇸🇬🇸🇪🇸🇬🇸
Así es!
Están usando las cervezas mas básicas de cada marca. Estrella Galicia y las otras marcas también tiene variantes mejores, y sin embargo usaron las mas cutres.
Been waiting for a new vlog from you guys. This one is so great. You two meld so well. The best to both of you, always. Madrid in September!
Love your videos, you are both hilarious together. Topics are on point.
My favourite is Estrella Galicia. I don't usually like beer with the only exception of EG. I am from Galicia myself so I'm proud that you recognise another great product from my region!
Well done, Mahou beer is one of the most underrated beers in the world, it's my first choice of beer when l,m in Bilbao or San Sebastian, it's a shame we don't have it lreland.....keep up the Good work guy's.
Thanks John! I do quite like Mahou
Problem is you actually used the "worst" Alhambra which is the red one. Alhambra especial (the golden one) is the one that you get served in most bars, which is a pretty good one. After that one you have the top (and stronger) beer from them, Alhambra Reserva 1925.
además me consta que la alhambra de lata no es la misma que la de botella de vidrio, la fabrican en sitios diferentes y la calidad varia
yea i really enjoyed my Alahambra beer. it was my favorote beer i had in spain
Alhambra Baltic Porter is my favourite. Not widely available though.
Whilst I agree, they chose the standard beers for every brand and not the premium versions.
@@Cervando The standard beer for Alhambra is the golden one(Alhambra Especial), the low-cost alhambra of this video, is made in the same brewery than San Miguel.
This video was so well organised to provide an unbiased result. I sat watching like it was the World Cup , rooting for the one beer I truly enjoy in Spain, and not because my mother is from Galicia. Yes! Estrella Galicia! You should have heard me when the goal was scored! YES!!
haha glad to hear you have good taste Anthony!
Jajaja, que buen video, I have really enjoyed it. You are good tasters. And now, after such experiment, a little nap to relax is recommended. Well done!
That was SO helpful we can be much more discerning the next time in Spain.
A good video and funny too. I liked the way you guys opinionated and introduced biases gradually lol obviously you have two different palettes. This is probably a compromised version of a blind taste test which was a total entertainment for me. Thank you! 😃
Super fun video! Looks like yoy guys had fun making it too. Would love to see more! Great funny lines, "little bit disgusting" "first swim" 🤣👍🍺🍺🍺
Enjoyed this video. Funny and good experiment. 😂🤣
Great video guys love your Chanel just found it when researching for our upcoming trip to Seville 😀 you should definitely do a taste test on jamón most expensive to cheapest thanks 😀🇬🇧🏴
Love videos like this, do more!
Loved the beer taste test! So much fun!! Keep them coming please! Adios!
Gracias! Will do!
This was charming and hilarious. I appreciate your sacrifice. ¡Salud!
Very nice video. I am absolutly in accord with it.
Gracias !
Estrella Galicia was everywhere in Seville and Cadiz last month. They must have watched this blind test! Love you guys
Very instructive - and great fun to watch! Can we now get a rundown of the 10 best Spanish coffee brands? 😜
Fun video. Please do more like this
Thanks for very interesting videos
Wife and I just got into you two, we love your vids
My mother-in-law is from Sevilla so I was hurt with where Cruz Campo came in. But, I can't wait to try Estrella Galecia. We (my wife and I) are coming to Spain in March next year. We plan to take in Holy Week and la feria de Abril in Seville and then off to walk the Camino Frances. It would be great to catch up wit you guys sometime and share a nice glass of wine. We love your UA-cam videos.
You can try 1906 (Estrella Galicia Special). And also Red Vintage and Black Coupage (Estrella Galicia Special too, but difficult to find)
Me hubiera gustado que incluyerais Ambar, favoritisima aquí en Aragón
En Aragón, pero no la mejor de España ni en tus mejores sueños
Jaime Garcia si que lo es. Mejor cerveza de España. Desde luego mejor que Mahou.
No sé en Aragón pero la Ámbar que venden en el resto del país es pis puro jajaja
El señor delfín Una cerveza muy buena. Mas fuerte que otras cervezas españolas. Creo que la confundes con Estrella Damn.
@@rob232d soy andaluz y no le llega a la Mahou ni a los talones.
I normally don't drink a lot of beer but I used to crave Estrella Galicia daily when I was in La Coruna. So I'm glad it took first place!
Do more tastings! This was fun to watch :)
Another good vid guys. Thank you.
I always enjoyed Vol Damm; a very strong dark beer, but I haven't seen it for years.
In Catalonia is everywhere.
@@davidcastromacia7166 Tens sort meu amic. No es ven a Anglaterra
Please excuse my Català. Its been too long
Saludos! Creo que el problema con la Alhambra fué que escogieron la incorrecta. La "gold" es la que es ricisima. Tambien, la Mahou hubiese llegado primera de seguro si hubiesen escogido la 5 estrellas y no la clasica. Creo que el orden entonces hubiera sido Mahou, Estrella Galicia, Alhambra y Moritz. Cambien el escogido y haganlo de nuevo a ver que pasa! Jajajaja
Están usando las cervezas mas básicas de cada marca. Estrella Galicia también tiene variantes mejores y sin embargo usaron la mas cutre que aun así no esta nada mal.
Is my favorite too. I love Estrella Galicia.
Estrella Galicia and Mahou, my favorites
Love this types of videos. My one suggestion is to initially have your list and Yoli’s list for comparison... showing the viewer. And for the final have your original lists with the final list in the middle, again for comparison. Overall enjoyed it. Since we will be in Madrid next month, I hope to try the top 3. Thanks guys! 😊
Seriously, James and Yoly, this is your best video yet. So funny. Please do several more testing white, rose and red wine plus fizz - I'm moving from the UK to Spain soon and I need to know the best stuff to drink!!!
I prefer Estrella just a bit overall.I think what you have found out by your tasting is how the flavour profiles change as the beer warms. Icy cold beer can "hide" lack of good quality (more expensive) ingredients. Most mass market beers are brewed to taste similar anyway. Once you get into the craft segment is where the flavours really shine amongst all the different brewers and recipes. Like store bought bread vs homemade.Fast food vs fine tapas.Great video and lots of fun to watch your progress through the testing.
Loved this tasting. I know it can get difficult because tasting one beer to the next can change the taste of beer. For example, having a IPA before a lite beer will make the lite beer taste more watered down.
You two should do more taste tests! Papas Bravas taste test per region would be awesome! Ciao!
As a resident of Tenerife, I am very partial to a Dorada, though I found it very difficult to come by on the peninsula. I would have loved to know where it would have fitted in on your list. Estrella is also popular here, San MIguel probably number 3. I usually am happy with whichever is cheapest! Plus I always thought Amstel was Dutch, didn't know there was a Spanish one. Nice vid, thanks.
Great video guys. They do taste better in a bottle or out of the tap. San Miguel and Amstell are my favs though here in Valencia.
Typically sample local beer which I did during our trips to Madrid. Sampled over 10 beers, in all shades and really enjoyed Mahou (red can) Very smooth, goes down smooth and not heavy or bloating. Second place, 1906. A bit heavy but full tasting. However, after sampling some Spanish wine, I transitioned and haven't looked back. While I appreciate a good cold beer, the wine is outstanding. So, if you could do a video on local wine, Rioja and Tempranillos, that would be cool. Found some delicious wines at DIA for under 3 euros. (Senorio de los Llanos, Tempranillo crianza 2016) Ouch! can't be beat. Try it and let me know what you think...of course after the lock-down is over. Stay safe, Daniel
According to the Scottish opinion, the best beer is the first one... You are the best too.
My best regards!
PS My favorite beer is the spanish wine.
Id like to take issue with your comments - but I cant because your 150% correct . Well said that person 👍👍💕
Agreed. I do miss 80 shilling at times and Theakstons Old Peculiar even more, but with the heat in Spain, my go to is Mahou. However my local brews German style beer on site as well, so I am spoiled.
how about some scottish water of life from the highlands?
Hahaha yous are so fun its great 🖤 thanks great video
Very subjective comparison, however, very nicely done. Enjoyed watching. Keep doing, guys! Like your videos!
Thanks this was great! Do a best wine taste.
Excellent vidéo. Merci. J'ai envie de boire.
😂😂😂 Yolly getting giddy was funny. Great vid guys 👍
Interesting to know, u loved San Miguel🍻
It’s originally from the Philippines, then, San Miguel Corporation expanded operations in Spain (Barcelona, to be exact!).
When me and my mates were in bars in Liverpool and Birningham, San Miguel beer was very popular and always sought after there too. 🍺🍺🍺
Don't forget the tapas, folks!
and yup, you should make more tasting videos!
Ok!
Just moved to Spain and have been trying figure out which beer is the best as well and I 100% agree with the top 3!
Was drinking Estrella Galicia here in the Pyranees all through this. Great result. I feel fully Vindicated in my taste.
Great video too ! x
Thank you!
Lololol hilarious! Looking for a light beer similar to Michelob Ultra. Definitely more tasting videos!!!!
So funny! Yet you had a good 'empirical' approach. I must say, having tasted a lot of Spanish lager/beer, Yoli's list was pretty spot on!. However, I wondered as I watched whether your decisions would be influenced by the lower levels of beer in the glass as you tasted....that said, you were pretty spot on in terms of quality. I normally drink real ales in the UK, but enjoy a cana of beer (or 5) when in Spain; after this, I'll be checking out Estrella Galicia in future :-)
You know me, I love you videos - a thumbs up and more, bravo.
Tony
www.tripadvisor.es/Restaurant_Review-g187507-d3696186-Reviews-La_Cerveceria_Estrella_de_Galicia-La_Coruna_Province_of_A_Coruna_Galicia.html is the best place for a serious test... ;)
Great video, I agree with yours picks, could be a Spanish mircobrew select, like garage etc or under 5 euro red or white wine, or a sherry one. Anyway fun watch Matthew
Spain has some of the best regular beers in the world. San Miguel, Mahou, Estrella Galicia are all delicious. My favourite however is Keler from San Sebastián - delicious and light but watch out because it's 6%!
Need to try that!
You should try Estrella Galicia 1906, won many awards as the best beer in Spain and it just crushes regular estrella but also gotta watch out, it's a 6.5% beer.
Juan Novas Menduíña i have tried it and agree, also very very good. Was surprised to find it in a shop in my town in the north of England last weekend too!
TheFailingGamers Maybe it’s because I’m from Northern Europe but I would say 6% it’s pretty much a normal beer. I would say that anything below 5.3% is low in alcohol and if it’s a lager below 5.3% it doesn’t taste anything basically.
TheFailingGamers I’ll give it a try next month! 👍
Looked like fun.
I was in Spain for the first time last October. The Spanish beers i liked the most were Mahou, San Miguel, Estrella Damm, Estrella Galicia
New drinking game idea for when visiting a new country! Results may vary!
Great video! Thanks for that. My favourite is San Miguel and Estrella damn... But from this video I'll go buy some of the top scorer ones and see if my preference changes...❤️
Muy buen video. Tenéis que probar la Alhambra especial, es mi favorita junto con Estrella Galicia. Aquí en Granada ya se vende muy poca Alhambra tradicional porque gusta más el sabor de Alhambra especial, y todos los barriles de Alhambra para los grifos de los bares son de Alhambra especial.
Diría que la Milnoh, pero desde que probé la roja de Alhambra mmmmm....
@@sinlobo84 la roja me gusta mucho, y más en invierno. Pero como es más intensa pues no apetece siempre, en cambio la especial en verano y bien tirada una delicia
I love Estrella Galicia!! Good video
Hilarious! Worth watching til the end!
I would like to have Dorada as well. Anyway, great video! I like you very much!
Really like Estrella Damm as I am from Barcelona! Estrella Galicia and Moritz are in my top too :)
Me olvidé algo: La Cervecería Estrella de Galicia en el calle de las Cigarreras, La Coruña. Fuimos con familia a aprovechar de cerveza de bodega y cocina tradicional. It was great!
Mahou is my favourite. I'm suddenly finding it in England pretty easily now, thank god!
I've been wanting to do one of these drinking tests for ages. If I ever get around to doing one on video, we'll compare results (seems pretty accurate to me).!
Oooh! I missed Keler, up here in the Basque Country is one of our favourites.
Great and funny! Waiting for one about Sherry Wine.
Genial! But a video about Calçotada will be great!! (You Know... "Traditional Sweet Onion BBQ" is the closest Translation I can think. In Spanish will be something like "Cebolletada")
Mahou was my fav when we visited Valencia...hilarious! Jamon tasting!!!!!
Lived in Galicia for two years. Drank many, many Estrellas. It´s fantastic beer. Salud!
Next time you should eat something in between sips to absorb a bit of the alcohol. Nothing too strong (no cured cheese or strong olives). For wine tasting they usually offer bread sticks. Back in the 1980s I used to hate Voll-Damm, but I tried it a year or two ago and was quite surprised--pleasantly. A beer that was missing for many years and they finally started producing it again is El Águila. They took it out and brought in Amstel instead.
For some bizarre reason, this has been my favourite video of yours so far. :/
Hi great channel
I’ll be on South spain on the last 2 weeks of December,do you have a video for tips and tricks on that time a year ?
Same. Please give us some tips for visiting in December.
Can't agree more. Tho the true winner would've been Estrella Galicia 1906 Reserva. Ain't nothing could beat that guy!!!
Estrella Galicia es excelente. También os recomendaría que probaseis cerveza El Águila Especial, a ver si os gusta, a mí sí.
I wish my wife would sit and drink beer with me like that, it really looked like a lot of fun.
First, I'm half Spanish (mom from Barcelona). Lately, a bunch of Spanish beer have been coming into the stores here in NYC, so I naturally wanted to try them. All I can say is that I found all of them (most you tested here) to be average and lackluster. The only one I thought was "OK" was Alhambra 1925 Reserva, as, at least, it has some taste (OK malty lager flavor). The others were all thin, lacked flavor, and what flavor there was came from corn adjuncts, obviously. I'll stick with my Belgian and German beers and ales. Thanks for your video. Take care.
Just finished the Camino Frances and was pleasantly surprised at the lovely flavor of Estrella Galicia. Also, the non alcohol beers in Spain are way better than the ones in the USA.
I subscribed , the best is estrella de galicia followed by mahou 5 and ambar / alambra
Alhambra on draught is my favourite! Wish it was more widely available :-)
Pretty good scientific application of methodology, guy! It would be interesting to see a repeat of the experiment to see if the findings are replicable.
agree. estrella galicia was always my fav
Como madrileño me decepciona un poco que falte aquí la "Mahou Cinco Estrellas", en mi opinion la mejor Mahou (y mejor cerveza de Madrid) con diferencia ;) Aún así, buen vídeo!
Bueno pero han provado las básicas de todas, si se tienen que tirar a probar todas las especiales de cada marca acaban en urgencias jajaja
@@davidcastromacia7166 jajaja vale ahí sí tienes razón!
quite like Mahou, which is lucky as it seems to be the goto draft beer around here (Torrevieja). however, on this trip i discovered Turia whilst in Teruel, now a definite favourite and available draft in a bar just around the corner from our apartment. also agree with your wife list re Cruzcampo, its the pits.
I always liked Alhambra, and San Miguel I drank as a student 50 years ago for 5 pesetas, there was also a version from the Philippines. Estrella is great!
Though popular in Barcelona, San Miguel is actually from the Philippines but was bought by the Mahou company