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Estrella Galicia Especial

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Malt and hops share the aroma in balance; on the palate the lager is lightly floral and herbal, with moderate warmth, a malty start and an intense, long-lasting hop sensation that ends pleasantly bitter. Bright golden, it was born in 1972 as Especial Rivera. Pilsen and roasted malt, some corn, Nugget and Perle Hallertau hops and the water of the city of A Coruña go into the kettle.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppymaltyfloral
hoppy
malty
floral
herbal
noble hop
roasted
Aroma
The nose presents a balanced interplay of noble hop character and subtle malt notes.
also:clean,bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Estrella Galicia Especial

◎ Appearance

Bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation visible throughout. A stable white head forms on the pour and leaves delicate lacing on the glass as it recedes. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted export lager.

bright goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a balanced interplay of noble hop character and subtle malt notes. Hallertauer and Nugget hops contribute a lightly floral and herbal quality, while Pilsen malt adds a refined, understated sweetness beneath. No dominant adjunct or yeast-derived aromas interfere; the bouquet remains crisp and inviting.

floral hopherbalnoble characterrefined malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a malty foundation before transitioning to a pronounced hop-driven middle. Bitterness builds steadily, with Hallertauer and Nugget contributing an assertive, lingering finish that never turns harsh. The moderate warmth and slight herbal spice from the hops frame an overall dry, clean drinking experience.

hoppy bitternessherbal spicemalty entrycrisp finish

◑ Finish

A long-lasting bitter aftertaste persists pleasantly on the palate, with dry herbal notes fading slowly. The beer leaves the mouth clean and refreshed, inviting the next sip.

bitter aftertasteherbal fadedry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

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

Pint glass

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

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