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1906 Red Vintage

Hijos de Rivera
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🌍 Spain · Doppelbock · One of 31 Doppelbocks in hopIQ

A revival of Estrella Galicia's historic 'Especial Extra' recipe — known as 'La Colorada' (the red one) for its distinctive red-capped bottle. An intense amber lager with a delightful caramel and roasted malt profile, subtle hop bitterness, and a slight warming finish. Medium body, creamy compact foam with fine bubbles. 23,500+ Untappd ratings at 3.43. Brewed with noble hop Nugget.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber18
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Full-bodied and gently sweet.

A slow, coating pour that settles on the tongue and rewards the sip that follows.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Doppelbock.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
roasted
malty
toasty
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 1906 Red Vintage

Appearance

Deep amber to copper hue with a warm, luminous quality characteristic of its style. A creamy, compact head forms with fine, persistent bubbles that cling to the glass walls with fine lacing. The beer presents clear to slightly hazy, with excellent visual stability throughout the pour.

deep ambercreamy headfine lacingclear to hazy

Aroma

The nose leads with toasted and roasted malt character, grounded in caramel sweetness and subtle bread-like warmth. Noble hop Nugget provides restrained herbal and earthy notes beneath, never dominant. A soft alcohol presence rounds out the bouquet without sharpness.

roasted maltcaramel sweetnessherbal hopstoasted bread

Taste

The palate opens with rich caramel and toasted grain, followed by a malty, slightly sweet mid-palate with creamy texture. Bitterness emerges gradually and remains moderate, balanced rather than assertive. Alcohol warmth builds gently toward the back of the palate, contributing to the full-bodied impression without harshness.

caramel maltcreamy bodymoderate bitternesswarming alcohol

Finish

The finish is smooth and lingering, with caramel and subtle roasted grain persisting on the palate. A gentle drying from restrained bitterness leads to a warm, slightly boozy aftertaste that fades evenly.

lingering sweetnesssmooth fadewarming aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of 1906 Red Vintage

Serve at 9–12°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with 1906 Red Vintage

About Doppelbock

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Doppelbock?

Bocks are strong German lagers with 6.5–7.5% ABV. Rich malt sweetness — toast, chocolate, caramel — with low bitterness and a warming finish.

Finding a similar Doppelbock

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