Finding The Best Spanish Beer - A Blind Tasting Challenge

[@pisos95]

Estrella Galicia es la mejor

[@maxferreiroMop]

Nada mejor que Estrella!

[@originalcharlito]

Mahou is my favourite. I'm suddenly finding it in England pretty easily now, thank god!

[@MelodicMetalTV]

As a galician guy, i like Estrella Galicia. It's a good beer!

[@honestguy7764]

Melodic Metal TV In the early 2000’s I begin dating my now wife, and she used to be in Vigos. beach in the summer, so I begin visited her.... regardless that I love the flavour, Estrelle Galicia was one of the prizes after a 650 km coach trip (no driving license back then). 10 years ago you could buy it at el corte ingles. now it has take over all Spain. Still in love with both, my wife and Estrella......

[@pattheslut]

@@honestguy7764 I like Estrella Galicia on tap,it is now very popular in the bars of the Basque Country.

[@j.r.5803]

Why not the other estrella damm? Im portuguese and i like that one. I hate our portuguese beers.

[@rolflin]

@@pattheslut totally landslide to san miguel that was higly dominant here at euskadi much better estrella galicia

[@alfonsocuiti]

Good video! I tried most of them in my trip to Spain. I agree with crowning Estrella Galicia 😁

[@TheMaru666]

The 1906 of Estrella Galicia is my favourite ever . I live in Canarias so I got used to Dorada , and the especial one is good .

[@jblondon1327]

My favourite is Estrella Galicia. I don't usually like beer with the only exception of EG. I am from Galicia myself so I'm proud that you recognise another great product from my region!

[@summerwine9918]

Loved the video as always guys! Please do another one on the best Spanish craft beers :)

[@spainrevealed]

OK!!

[@twinkletoes800]

Yes please!!

[@wseam1]

I back this, 100%

[@bubballama]

Yes. Will be traveling to Barcelona and Madrid from the states in a few months and love craft brews. Definitely want to try a few if time permits.

[@UmbrielLuna]

Great suggestion! Caleya Goma 2 from Asturias!

[@dougm3037]

The blind test is a great idea. The only way to get a true indication of how your taste buds feels without the influence of peer group pressure and marketing. I'll have to try the same test when I'm over there in two months. The sacrifices I make! lol

[@spainrevealed]

LOL!

[@eriks.lundestad9365]

How did the test go? 🤣

[@twinkletoes800]

Well guys that was absolutely hilarious!! Literally blind leading the blind..and getting more tipsy as you went along !!

[@steadycamuk1]

Brilliant- a very fun test but carried out with such professionalism , you are heroes for putting yourself through this ordeal for your subscribers. Seriously well done and as a member of CAMRA( its a UK organisation for appreciating and preserving the diversity of beers and local breweries in the UK and Europe) I ESPECIALLY appreciate your testing and to us non Spanish people highlighting the regional beers and comende you for making this video. Its a tribute to you both that you make this and all your other videos to highlight the WONDERFUL RICHNESS of culture and society in Espania and its not just a package holiday destination . So much kudos for your efforts and thanks for the work you put in and the professional and yet real and meaningful and soulful videos you make that do nothing but transmit your love for the country and your passion to communicate this. You make your country proud. ( and before it gets too icky I just realised i made the statement in line 1 - putting yourself through this ordeal - really you were drinking BEER lol ) Seriously - big up to you on this and all your other videos. 👍💕👍

[@anthonynicolaou1283]

This video was so well organised to provide an unbiased result. I sat watching like it was the World Cup , rooting for the one beer I truly enjoy in Spain, and not because my mother is from Galicia. Yes! Estrella Galicia! You should have heard me when the goal was scored! YES!!

[@spainrevealed]

haha glad to hear you have good taste Anthony!

[@michaelbreheny6471]

From my two visits to Spain, I had my mind made up on which was the best beer, and I went for it everytime. Out of a frozen tap into a large frosty glass, there is nothing like it. Absolutely unbeatable. Glad to say that my best is also your best! 👍 Cheers Mick from Australia

[@anghara2001]

Me hubiera gustado que incluyerais Ambar, favoritisima aquí en Aragón

[@jaimegarcia9408]

En Aragón, pero no la mejor de España ni en tus mejores sueños

[@rob232d]

Jaime Garcia si que lo es. Mejor cerveza de España. Desde luego mejor que Mahou.

[@pisos95]

No sé en Aragón pero la Ámbar que venden en el resto del país es pis puro jajaja

[@rob232d]

El señor delfín Una cerveza muy buena. Mas fuerte que otras cervezas españolas. Creo que la confundes con Estrella Damn.

[@jaimegarcia9408]

@@rob232d soy andaluz y no le llega a la Mahou ni a los talones.

[@jaysloane]

That was a blast to watch! Thanks. Our favorite Spanish beer is a dark, Estrella Galicia 1906 Black Coupage. Not easy to find in most places.

[@alessandrop471]

Problem is you actually used the "worst" Alhambra which is the red one. Alhambra especial (the golden one) is the one that you get served in most bars, which is a pretty good one. After that one you have the top (and stronger) beer from them, Alhambra Reserva 1925.

[@isatornay97]

además me consta que la alhambra de lata no es la misma que la de botella de vidrio, la fabrican en sitios diferentes y la calidad varia

[@matthewkoslow3221]

yea i really enjoyed my Alahambra beer. it was my favorote beer i had in spain

[@StevenTilly]

Alhambra Baltic Porter is my favourite. Not widely available though.

[@Cervando]

Whilst I agree, they chose the standard beers for every brand and not the premium versions.

[@ainhoas2830]

@@Cervando The standard beer for Alhambra is the golden one(Alhambra Especial), the low-cost alhambra of this video, is made in the same brewery than San Miguel.

[@tonifdez8473]

Me da la sensación que después de 5 litros de cerveza os iba a dar igual que cerveza iba ser la mejor! 🤣🤣

[@LKTreePalm]

My mother-in-law is from Sevilla so I was hurt with where Cruz Campo came in. But, I can't wait to try Estrella Galecia. We (my wife and I) are coming to Spain in March next year. We plan to take in Holy Week and la feria de Abril in Seville and then off to walk the Camino Frances. It would be great to catch up wit you guys sometime and share a nice glass of wine. We love your KZbin videos.

[@bilbohob7179]

You can try 1906 (Estrella Galicia Special). And also Red Vintage and Black Coupage (Estrella Galicia Special too, but difficult to find)

[@grbadalamenti]

Estrella Galicia was everywhere in Seville and Cadiz last month. They must have watched this blind test! Love you guys

[@UmbrielLuna]

So much fun!! Thank you!

[@danielzambrana595]

Typically sample local beer which I did during our trips to Madrid. Sampled over 10 beers, in all shades and really enjoyed Mahou (red can) Very smooth, goes down smooth and not heavy or bloating. Second place, 1906. A bit heavy but full tasting. However, after sampling some Spanish wine, I transitioned and haven't looked back. While I appreciate a good cold beer, the wine is outstanding. So, if you could do a video on local wine, Rioja and Tempranillos, that would be cool. Found some delicious wines at DIA for under 3 euros. (Senorio de los Llanos, Tempranillo crianza 2016) Ouch! can't be beat. Try it and let me know what you think...of course after the lock-down is over. Stay safe, Daniel

[@JasonShinks]

😂😂😂 Yolly getting giddy was funny. Great vid guys 👍

[@johncullen429]

Well done, Mahou beer is one of the most underrated beers in the world, it's my first choice of beer when l,m in Bilbao or San Sebastian, it's a shame we don't have it lreland.....keep up the Good work guy's.

[@spainrevealed]

Thanks John! I do quite like Mahou

[@Weil017]

Estrella Galicia es excelente. También os recomendaría que probaseis cerveza El Águila Especial, a ver si os gusta, a mí sí.

[@tomasgarcia-mulder5154]

I am slightly disappointed you didn't feature "Mahou cinco estrellas" , which is far superior to Classica. Classica is still a great beer, however lacks the malty and bitter lager characteristics that cinco estrellas has plenty of. Great video as always!!!!!!🇪🇸🇬🇸🇪🇸🇬🇸

[@metrofilmsespana3880]

Así es!

[@guillermomaita2624]

Están usando las cervezas mas básicas de cada marca. Estrella Galicia y las otras marcas también tiene variantes mejores, y sin embargo usaron las mas cutres.

[@natividadcarrero5069]

Muy buen video. Tenéis que probar la Alhambra especial, es mi favorita junto con Estrella Galicia. Aquí en Granada ya se vende muy poca Alhambra tradicional porque gusta más el sabor de Alhambra especial, y todos los barriles de Alhambra para los grifos de los bares son de Alhambra especial.

[@sinlobo84]

Diría que la Milnoh, pero desde que probé la roja de Alhambra mmmmm....

[@natividadcarrero5069]

@@sinlobo84 la roja me gusta mucho, y más en invierno. Pero como es más intensa pues no apetece siempre, en cambio la especial en verano y bien tirada una delicia

[@nadyrowland5535]

I stumbled into your videos and I can’t stop watching! You guys are fun. Gracias por toda la infomacion!

[@DragonSines]

Is my favorite too. I love Estrella Galicia.

[@EejuVava]

A good video and funny too. I liked the way you guys opinionated and introduced biases gradually lol obviously you have two different palettes. This is probably a compromised version of a blind taste test which was a total entertainment for me. Thank you! 😃

[@MrWalter2202]

Estrella Galicia and Mahou, my favorites

[@anthonynicolaou1283]

Me olvidé algo: La Cervecería Estrella de Galicia en el calle de las Cigarreras, La Coruña. Fuimos con familia a aprovechar de cerveza de bodega y cocina tradicional. It was great!

[@monkfish1968]

As a resident of Tenerife, I am very partial to a Dorada, though I found it very difficult to come by on the peninsula. I would have loved to know where it would have fitted in on your list. Estrella is also popular here, San MIguel probably number 3. I usually am happy with whichever is cheapest! Plus I always thought Amstel was Dutch, didn't know there was a Spanish one. Nice vid, thanks.

[@juniorvega42]

Saludos! Creo que el problema con la Alhambra fué que escogieron la incorrecta. La "gold" es la que es ricisima. Tambien, la Mahou hubiese llegado primera de seguro si hubiesen escogido la 5 estrellas y no la clasica. Creo que el orden entonces hubiera sido Mahou, Estrella Galicia, Alhambra y Moritz. Cambien el escogido y haganlo de nuevo a ver que pasa! Jajajaja

[@guillermomaita2624]

Están usando las cervezas mas básicas de cada marca. Estrella Galicia también tiene variantes mejores y sin embargo usaron la mas cutre que aun así no esta nada mal.

[@davesaunders7080]

I prefer Estrella just a bit overall.I think what you have found out by your tasting is how the flavour profiles change as the beer warms. Icy cold beer can "hide" lack of good quality (more expensive) ingredients. Most mass market beers are brewed to taste similar anyway. Once you get into the craft segment is where the flavours really shine amongst all the different brewers and recipes. Like store bought bread vs homemade.Fast food vs fine tapas.Great video and lots of fun to watch your progress through the testing.

[@diomedes8791]

Very instructive - and great fun to watch! Can we now get a rundown of the 10 best Spanish coffee brands? 😜

[@115DELDE]

As a Madrileño, Estrella Galicia ALL THE WAY! Mahou is a good party beer when there is nothing. Also a good beer when served in restaurants. Cruzcampo has its ups and downs. But if there is one brand Im crazy for is La Virgen, best beer ever.

[@atm4292]

According to the Scottish opinion, the best beer is the first one... You are the best too. My best regards! PS My favorite beer is the spanish wine.

[@steadycamuk1]

Id like to take issue with your comments - but I cant because your 150% correct . Well said that person 👍👍💕

[@Cervando]

Agreed. I do miss 80 shilling at times and Theakstons Old Peculiar even more, but with the heat in Spain, my go to is Mahou. However my local brews German style beer on site as well, so I am spoiled.

[@MrAnubhabd]

how about some scottish water of life from the highlands?

Anubhab Dutta Sorry dude. But Scotch doesn’t belong here. And neither does wine. As this is a beer review, nothing else. Like how all the morons talk about other shit, in irrelevance to, when this isn’t even a conversation.

[@einarhornraiser9019]

What a fun video! We had such a wonderful time watching this! I'd love to see some wine videos from you guys in the future!

[@Jellyonpizza]

Lived in Galicia for two years. Drank many, many Estrellas. It´s fantastic beer. Salud!

[@goldcoastbloke1330]

Interesting to know, u loved San Miguel🍻 It’s originally from the Philippines, then, San Miguel Corporation expanded operations in Spain (Barcelona, to be exact!). When me and my mates were in bars in Liverpool and Birningham, San Miguel beer was very popular and always sought after there too. 🍺🍺🍺

[@jorget.g.7868]

Don't forget the tapas, folks! and yup, you should make more tasting videos!

[@spainrevealed]

Ok!

[@Christ-qk7or]

Super fun video! Looks like yoy guys had fun making it too. Would love to see more! Great funny lines, "little bit disgusting" "first swim" 🤣👍🍺🍺🍺

[@micasteer8851]

For me ESTRELLA GALICIA. Excellent topic. Great video. Hugs to you both

[@peterdavidasige8073]

Was drinking Estrella Galicia here in the Pyranees all through this. Great result. I feel fully Vindicated in my taste.

[@CrystalsTake]

I normally don't drink a lot of beer but I used to crave Estrella Galicia daily when I was in La Coruna. So I'm glad it took first place!

[@Underlig08]

Though popular in Barcelona, San Miguel is actually from the Philippines but was bought by the Mahou company

[@AngelaGarry]

Seriously, James and Yoly, this is your best video yet. So funny. Please do several more testing white, rose and red wine plus fizz - I'm moving from the UK to Spain soon and I need to know the best stuff to drink!!!

[@TheFailingGamers]

Spain has some of the best regular beers in the world. San Miguel, Mahou, Estrella Galicia are all delicious. My favourite however is Keler from San Sebastián - delicious and light but watch out because it's 6%!

[@spainrevealed]

Need to try that!

[@juannovasmenduina6121]

You should try Estrella Galicia 1906, won many awards as the best beer in Spain and it just crushes regular estrella but also gotta watch out, it's a 6.5% beer.

[@TheFailingGamers]

Juan Novas Menduíña i have tried it and agree, also very very good. Was surprised to find it in a shop in my town in the north of England last weekend too!

[@Dalmasen86]

TheFailingGamers Maybe it’s because I’m from Northern Europe but I would say 6% it’s pretty much a normal beer. I would say that anything below 5.3% is low in alcohol and if it’s a lager below 5.3% it doesn’t taste anything basically.

[@hossfrombonanza]

TheFailingGamers I’ll give it a try next month! 👍

[@sirdarklust]

First, I'm half Spanish (mom from Barcelona). Lately, a bunch of Spanish beer have been coming into the stores here in NYC, so I naturally wanted to try them. All I can say is that I found all of them (most you tested here) to be average and lackluster. The only one I thought was "OK" was Alhambra 1925 Reserva, as, at least, it has some taste (OK malty lager flavor). The others were all thin, lacked flavor, and what flavor there was came from corn adjuncts, obviously. I'll stick with my Belgian and German beers and ales. Thanks for your video. Take care.

[@hwanjung8230]

I was in Spain for the first time last October. The Spanish beers i liked the most were Mahou, San Miguel, Estrella Damm, Estrella Galicia

[@mangstadt1]

Next time you should eat something in between sips to absorb a bit of the alcohol. Nothing too strong (no cured cheese or strong olives). For wine tasting they usually offer bread sticks. Back in the 1980s I used to hate Voll-Damm, but I tried it a year or two ago and was quite surprised--pleasantly. A beer that was missing for many years and they finally started producing it again is El Águila. They took it out and brought in Amstel instead.

[@nordland12]

Thanks for very interesting videos

[@richards.4116]

Love your videos, you are both hilarious together. Topics are on point.

[@nattiekelly]

Lololol hilarious! Looking for a light beer similar to Michelob Ultra. Definitely more tasting videos!!!!

[@kevinmclaughlin2706]

I always liked Alhambra, and San Miguel I drank as a student 50 years ago for 5 pesetas, there was also a version from the Philippines. Estrella is great!

[@seanbruce2425]

Wife and I just got into you two, we love your vids

[@CalleSanc]

Been a fan of this channel for about a year but great to watch a “just for fun” older video. I was also quite gutted to see Alhambra so low down!

[@msdaus14]

Just finished the Camino Frances and was pleasantly surprised at the lovely flavor of Estrella Galicia. Also, the non alcohol beers in Spain are way better than the ones in the USA.

[@fernandomallafre9833]

Really like Estrella Damm as I am from Barcelona! Estrella Galicia and Moritz are in my top too :)

[@StevoRado]

Loved this tasting. I know it can get difficult because tasting one beer to the next can change the taste of beer. For example, having a IPA before a lite beer will make the lite beer taste more watered down. You two should do more taste tests! Papas Bravas taste test per region would be awesome! Ciao!

[@paulamartin1042]

I love Estrella Galicia!! Good video

[@Matthew-pz3hz]

Great video, I agree with yours picks, could be a Spanish mircobrew select, like garage etc or under 5 euro red or white wine, or a sherry one. Anyway fun watch Matthew

[@VladMarinVlog]

I would like to have Dorada as well. Anyway, great video! I like you very much!

[@terrimichalenko1120]

Loved the beer taste test! So much fun!! Keep them coming please! Adios!

[@spainrevealed]

Gracias! Will do!

[@hollowcow]

This was charming and hilarious. I appreciate your sacrifice. ¡Salud!

[@Outspoken.Humanist]

Another good vid guys. Thank you. I always enjoyed Vol Damm; a very strong dark beer, but I haven't seen it for years.

[@BarneyClot94]

In Catalonia is everywhere.

[@Outspoken.Humanist]

@@BarneyClot94 Tens sort meu amic. No es ven a Anglaterra Please excuse my Català. Its been too long

[@Xayron82]

Os habéis olvidado de AMBAR. Que en mi opinión es la mejor

[@elgolfo6289]

¡ BLASFEMIA !

[@jaimegarcia9408]

Que barbaridad, seguro eres maño

[@pepeferry]

Jajaja, que buen video, I have really enjoyed it. You are good tasters. And now, after such experiment, a little nap to relax is recommended. Well done!

[@bryannoriegamiguel9192]

my top is mahou, san miguel and estrella galicia!

[@Clasius79]

the three is good

[@mistreated]

Fun video. Please do more like this

[@tonydeltablues]

So funny! Yet you had a good 'empirical' approach. I must say, having tasted a lot of Spanish lager/beer, Yoli's list was pretty spot on!. However, I wondered as I watched whether your decisions would be influenced by the lower levels of beer in the glass as you tasted....that said, you were pretty spot on in terms of quality. I normally drink real ales in the UK, but enjoy a cana of beer (or 5) when in Spain; after this, I'll be checking out Estrella Galicia in future :-) You know me, I love you videos - a thumbs up and more, bravo. Tony

[@josemanueleb1dpb721]

www.tripadvisor.es/Restaurant_Review-g187507-d3696186-Reviews-La_Cerveceria_Estrella_de_Galicia-La_Coruna_Province_of_A_Coruna_Galicia.html is the best place for a serious test... ;)

[@Frank-wo3qm]

Only had Estrella Damn and San Miguel, I like both. Estrella Damn actually sells here in Canada. What does Estrella Galicia taste like? is it really hoppy? not crazy about really hoppy beers.

[@laurenbaccus4587]

Been waiting for a new vlog from you guys. This one is so great. You two meld so well. The best to both of you, always. Madrid in September!

[@juliablick6404]

That was SO helpful we can be much more discerning the next time in Spain.

[@mar_csbu7503]

Las mejores según mi opinión Estrella Galicia, Alhambra, Mahou. Os recomiendo para hacer pruebas de este tipo, comprar botellines de quintos, porque el sabor de la cerveza en cristal es muy diferente. Muy divertido el vídeo. Besis 😘😘

[@clasius7959]

jajaj tenemos los mismos gustos

[@aln7829]

Can't agree more. Tho the true winner would've been Estrella Galicia 1906 Reserva. Ain't nothing could beat that guy!!!

[@lyndsayjones14]

Love videos like this, do more!

[@biglos604]

Mahou was my fav when we visited Valencia...hilarious! Jamon tasting!!!!!

[@badger67]

Great video guys. They do taste better in a bottle or out of the tap. San Miguel and Amstell are my favs though here in Valencia.

[@celinebenoit6863]

Excellent vidéo. Merci. J'ai envie de boire.

[@pau5781]

Moritz the big surprise here! I like both Estrella Galicia and Moritz myself

[@mucienago]

Genial video, super divertido. Yo tengo mi ranking personal, y la number one es Mahou Cinco Estrellas, la segunda Estrella Galicia.... , pero la Mahou Clásica es bastante del motón por decirlo suavemente

[@vladimirl8753]

Very subjective comparison, however, very nicely done. Enjoyed watching. Keep doing, guys! Like your videos!

[@juanasenjo8515]

I would have guessed Estrella Galicia because of the water it's brewed with. Meaning that since Galicia is a much more "wet" region than any other part of Spain, the water quality would have been superior. Here in the US, when I can afford it, Coors beer from Colorado is what I would buy. For me, it is the best tasting one. Brewing methods aside, a good reason for its great taste is (I'm guessing), the Rocky Mountain water used. But, it's all subjective. So, tell me, which is the best-selling one in Spain.?

[@willsonize2278]

Great video guys love your Chanel just found it when researching for our upcoming trip to Seville 😀 you should definitely do a taste test on jamón most expensive to cheapest thanks 😀🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jonsayell1487]

You should do it again but with bottles instead of cans, beer always tastes better out of a bottle. My fav is Estrella Galicia so I’m happy with your conclusion, but I do love a cold bottle of Alhambra Reserva when I can find it.

[@papantlaflayer-l-9062]

Hi great channel I’ll be on South spain on the last 2 weeks of December,do you have a video for tips and tricks on that time a year ?

[@barenderasmus8260]

Same. Please give us some tips for visiting in December.

[@enriquepascual8767]

From the regular ones, not the expensive “delicatessen“, my favorite Estrella de Galicia.

[@biker3762]

estrella galicia is the best ber in the world you uys should check out dorada from tenerife is very good aswell

[@lisortiz2270]

Enjoyed this video. Funny and good experiment. 😂🤣

[@joaquggg]

aquí en Canarias tenemos una buena "Tropical" (GC) y otra mala "Dorada" (TF)...coincido con ustedes en que la "Estrella Galicia" es la mejor cerveza no-artesanal de España.... vaya punto que llevaban ya al final del video ;-D

[@metrofilmsespana3880]

Como madrileño me decepciona un poco que falte aquí la "Mahou Cinco Estrellas", en mi opinion la mejor Mahou (y mejor cerveza de Madrid) con diferencia ;) Aún así, buen vídeo!

[@BarneyClot94]

Bueno pero han provado las básicas de todas, si se tienen que tirar a probar todas las especiales de cada marca acaban en urgencias jajaja

[@metrofilmsespana3880]

@@BarneyClot94 jajaja vale ahí sí tienes razón!

[@RoyalViking465]

Not in the video but Estrella Galicia 1906 and Alhambra reserva are two of the best damn beers I ever had.

[@Cervando]

Agreed. Although tbf they only went with the standard version of each brand.

[@dusshan1]

Thanks for the tip. i would be very interested to taste it. the generic Estrella i've had in Barcelona tasted average to me.

[@MySerena94]

Next one with wines cheaper than 3€ ?

[@mrt-lz4cw]

Tropical and estrella galicia my favorite. I live in Toronto unfortunatelly couldn.t find there. Go Spain❤❤❤ definetelly spanyards have good taste for sure. I will be in Spain for a week

[@peterwilliamwirmuskywezenb9062]

Hilarious! Worth watching til the end!

[@jaimedelafuente185]

Madrileño al habla! me siento tan identificado con todo el proceso de buscar la Mahou en vez de encontrar el sabor y la emocion de ver que esta entre las tres primeras... a la vez que se reconoce la cara de frustracion al ver que no es la primera en los ojos de Yolanda... Tambien me salte el video entero despues de ver Mahou la primera en la lista para asegurarme que puedo enseñar el video a cualquier extranjero!! Mil gracias por el video!!

[@jonnyka9319]

Here in Mallorca I always drink San Miguel...

[@el_omni]

Para mí actualmente es la madrileña "La Virgen". Cerveza artesana con sede en Las Rozas. Aunque no se encuentra fácilmente.

[@skybird5845]

Mahou I smashed at least a million in 3 months. Thanks Madrid you changed my life.

[@jblondon1327]

For the worse? I mean , after 1 million beers your liver might be not that pleased

[@skybird5845]

@@jblondon1327 clearly I was exaggerating

[@yaszsz]

You need to try TURIA!