Xibeca
Xibeca, Catalan for owl, has been the name of Damm's one-litre bottles since the 1930s, and the beer became a fixture of shared tables in Catalonia during the 1960s. It is brewed from water, barley malt, maize, rice and hops at 10.7 °P. The colour is a bright light amber with golden glints under a persistent pale head. A yeasty note and a subtle, layered hop aroma open the nose, and the palate is delicate and smooth, carrying a memory of lightly toasted cereal into a soft, refreshing finish.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Xibeca
Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.
The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.
Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.
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What is a Pale Lager?
Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.
Finding a similar Pale Lager
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