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Alhambra Reserva 1925

Grupo Cervezas Alhambra
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🌍 Spain · Strong Lager · One of 31 Strong Lagers in hopIQ

Granada's most iconic beer — first brewed in 1997, inspired by the original 1925 recipes, conditioned for 35 days for maximum flavour and smoothness. Brewed with Nugget, Magnum, and Taurus hops for bittering and Saaz for aroma. Golden with a sizeable persistent head. Lightly sweet pale malts with caramel, overlaid with grassy Saaz hops and citrus zest. 112,735+ Untappd ratings. The unlabelled embossed bottle won Gold & Best in Show at IBC 2015.

ABV
6.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Strong Lager.
Hop character
floral
grassy
noble hop
Malt character
malty
caramel
bready
nutty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Alhambra Reserva 1925

◎ Appearance

Bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a substantial, creamy head that persists throughout the drinking experience. The carbonation is lively, evident in the steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the glass. The embossed bottle design frames a beer of polished, inviting appearance.

bright goldenpersistent headwell-carbonatedclear

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with gentle herbal and grassy notes from the Saaz hops, complemented by a subtle citrus zest. Beneath this lies a soft maltiness with faint caramel undertones, suggesting the careful 35-day conditioning process. The overall character is refined and balanced, without aggressive or dominating notes.

grassy Saazcitrus zestsoft caramelherbal

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a clean, lightly sweet maltiness and bready character that unfolds smoothly across the mid-palate. Caramel and toasted grain flavours build gently, while the Saaz hops contribute a dry, floral quality that prevents heaviness. The 25 IBU provide measured bitterness that frames rather than dominates the malt sweetness.

clean malt sweetnessbready texturemeasured bitternesssmooth development

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with lingering grassy and floral hop character that gradually fades. A subtle caramel warmth persists in the aftertaste, balanced by the beer's inherent refreshment.

crisp dryfloral fadewarm aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Alhambra Reserva 1925

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Alhambra Reserva 1925

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