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Estrella Galicia Especial

Hijos de Rivera
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🌍 Spain · European Pale Lager · One of 14 European Pale Lagers in hopIQ

Das Flaggschiff-Lager Galiciens — seit 1906 in A Coruña gebraut. Die Herstellung dauert volle vier Wochen, die Hälfte davon in Reifungstanks. Golden, klar und leuchtend mit ausgezeichneter aromatischer Balance zwischen Malz und Hopfen. Leicht blumig und kräuterig mit einem moderaten, warmen Mundgefühl und einer intensiven hopfigen Bitterkeit, die anhält. Das definitive Bier Nordwestspaniens, das universell zu galizischen Meeresfrüchten passt — Pulpo a Feira, Percebes und Nécoras.

ABV
5.5%
IBU
17
SRM
pale golden4

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

crisp
125%
refreshing
125%
floral
25%
balanced
25%
hop bitterness
-50%
herbal
-50%

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Estrella Galicia 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 Estrella Galicia Especial

Appearance

Bright golden yellow with excellent clarity and a fine white head that persists moderately. Highly carbonated with active effervescence visible throughout the glass, typical of well-crafted European lagers.

bright goldencrystal clearwhite headeffervescent

Aroma

Clean and inviting nose with subtle grain and breadiness balanced by restrained noble hop character. The aroma is straightforward and uncomplicated, emphasizing the quality of the malt and yeast rather than aggressive hop or adjunct notes.

grainbreadnoble hopsclean malt

Taste

Crisp entry with light malty sweetness transitioning to a refreshingly dry mid-palate. The bitterness is gentle and integrated (16 IBUs), allowing grain character to shine while maintaining a smooth, drinkable profile without harsh edges.

crispmaltybalanced bitternesssmooth

Finish

Dry and exceptionally clean finish with no lingering aftertaste, making this beer highly refreshing and sessionable. The brevity of the finish allows for immediate palatability on the next sip.

dryclean finishrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
aroma
78
taste
82
appearance
85
finish
84
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