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1906 Reserva Especial

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🌍 Spain · Strong Lager · One of 14 Strong Lagers in hopIQ

Created in 2006 to commemorate Estrella Galicia's centenary — and subsequently became the most decorated Spanish lager in international competition. 2022 International Beer Challenge Supreme Champion and Best Lager above 5%; European Beer Star Gold 2022 and 2020. Brewed with carefully selected roasted malts for pleasant toasted notes alongside the clean lager character. Full-bodied, smooth, and warming.

ABV
6.5%
IBU
22
SRM
golden7

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

malty
125%
roasted
25%
balanced
25%
smooth
25%
warming
-50%
caramel
-50%

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of 1906 Reserva Especial

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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 1906 Reserva Especial

Appearance

A beautiful golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The beer presents a dense, creamy white head with impressive retention, indicating quality malts and proper carbonation levels characteristic of a well-crafted lager.

golden-ambercrystal clearthick white headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose is dominated by pleasant toasted malt and breadiness, with subtle caramel undertones that suggest careful kilning of the grain bill. Clean lager yeast character allows the malt complexity to shine without any off-flavors or excessive hop presence.

toasted maltbreadcaramelclean lager

Taste

The palate opens with full-bodied malt sweetness and grainy richness that transitions beautifully into toasted cereal notes. A restrained 22 IBU bitterness provides balance without dominating, while the overall profile remains smooth and clean with a subtle dry character emerging mid-palate.

maltytoasted grainsmoothbalanced

Finish

A long, satisfying finish with lingering toasted malt and subtle alcohol warmth that complements rather than overwhelms. The aftertaste remains dry and clean, with pleasant bread notes fading gracefully.

longdryclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
aroma
80
taste
83
appearance
85
finish
82
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