How to Order a Beer in Galicia, Spain

[@comewithusnexttime5082]

Congratulations on being named one of the top 4 Camino KZbinrs. You deserve it. Job well done.

[@DaysWeSpend]

Thanks so much! We’re just happy to be in the same group as these other creators and pilgrims.

[@HeresGoodTravel]

This video was so helpful! we always just say "una cerveza porfa" now we know that's totally wrong! Def more drinking in Spain vids... ROMANCE!

[@DaysWeSpend]

Thanks so much! We'll bring some more drinking videos out this Spring. :)

[@mikiex]

My most confident Spanish phrases are "Una caña" and "Otra"

[@DaysWeSpend]

Hahaha perfect!

[@TheRealBalloonHead]

Otra, andele.

[@jimmygilmour4796]

Hey guys very fun video! I wanted to add extra words we use (or at least in Catalunya). For the one you said Corto often its called Caña, and for the one you said Caña we usually say Copa, which is often bigger than the Caña and is basically describing the shape of it. But be careful because a Copa can also mean drink! Like a gintonic or rum & coke. So to be safe and say "Una copa de cerveza" ahaha. But personally when I order beer I just say the brand like, Una estrella! Una voll-damm! Una alhambra!

[@DaysWeSpend]

These are great! Thanks for sharing them

[@NadineWalks]

Such a fun video!! (the outtakes at the end were priceless)

[@DaysWeSpend]

Thanks so much! We had so much fun making this one.

[@danlindner7115]

This channel is a 10/10 because you’re mind readers…. I was just wondering how to order a radler in Spain.

[@DaysWeSpend]

AHAHA. Thanks so much! You can also ask for a Radler, but not all the bars have it.

[@stevenperez8157]

Just came across you two and I love your channel. Thanks for all the useful information. I hope to live in Spain (Valencia area) soon.

[@DaysWeSpend]

Thanks so much! Good luck with your future move.

[@anostalgic3402]

Great video guys 😃Being from Madrid it was shocking when I asked for a “doble” outside of Madrid and bartender went “Que?” 😂For anyone who might come to Madrid our beer lingo is a bit different. Caña = short/corto 150ml-200ml Doble = a double caña, so normally 300ml Tercio = 1/3 of a 1L. A 330ml bottled beer. Very commonly asked Botellín = same as the video Jarra = same as the vido

[@DaysWeSpend]

Thanks for sharing these! This will be helpful next time we're in Madrid. :)

[@CruisinwiththeColemans]

Hahaha - this is an essential beer. You were pros making sure you ordered enough beer for the video, love the research commitment! Cheers!

[@DaysWeSpend]

Thanks! We're all about the commitment. 😜

[@victoriadellera6969]

The funniest video to date 😂 love your videos!

[@DaysWeSpend]

Thanks so much!

[@WaypointofView]

Such a fun video! You two are great!

[@DaysWeSpend]

Thanks so much!!

[@ericsemple4820]

Best Camino tip I have ever seen - excellent!

[@DaysWeSpend]

Thanks so much!!

[@JonathanRamirez-sp4qq]

Qué graciosa! Ive lived in North Spain for 4 months now and not had a beer yet but there will be time for that when i have family and friends over to visit me. Until then, ill be dreaming spanish. You two are great btw, I watched your San Sebastián video when i was preparing to move here and your videos have been growing on me ever since 😊

[@DaysWeSpend]

Thanks so much for watching our videos! Now, go forth and enjoy that beer!

[@neiss2]

haha, that was a refreshing video 😁 Thanks god you were reviewing how to order a beer and not a gin and tonic, I don't know how it could have ended! I've been following your first hiking videos, so good to see you're enjoying life in Spain!

[@DaysWeSpend]

Ha! We would never survive if it was the gin tonic. Thanks for watching our channel. We’re living life here.

[@Bagabones]

Sois estrellas tomando Estrellas! 💫💫💫 Cheers!🥂😀

[@DaysWeSpend]

😍😍😍hahaha gracias!

[@Curtisinthejungle]

Early on the Camino Frances to about Burgos caña was a small beer and cañon was a large beer.🍺

[@DaysWeSpend]

Good to know!

[@edbardof7941]

In Zaragoza (Aragón) is common to ask for a "penalty" when you want a "short". Also, when you want a bottle of a specific brand, you just say that brand or a specific mark, as in "¡Una AMBAR! " or "¡Ponme una EXPORT". If they had no tap for those brands, they understand you want a bottle instead. Very fun video, btw.

[@DaysWeSpend]

That's great to know! Thanks for sharing.

[@AnaSanchez-kw8jz]

Great to know, thank you!! Please do a video on the weather in Galicia. I'll be there in mid-May and am struggling to know what to bring. I know I'll have to bring layers, but it doesn't look that cold for February with the light jackets you both are wearing. We'll be all over in Galicia (A Coruna, Ourense, Ribeira Sacra, Vigo) and also heading to Asturias as well.

[@DaysWeSpend]

Sounds like an amazing trip! The weather is very variable in Galicia and Asturias. Bring layers and expect some rain. When the sun is out, it gets very warm. We're having a very unseasonably warm January/February right now.

[@druiz012]

This video was awesome. Informative and fun!

[@DaysWeSpend]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much.

[@ArtfullyRogue]

Well done, although I might need more clarity on those sizes again. Can you start over😉. How about a wine video🍷🍷

[@DaysWeSpend]

Hahaha we’ll have to make a follow up for wine and maybe vermouth.

[@ArtfullyRogue]

Most definitely @@DaysWeSpend

[@trailgently2569]

Ha ha ha cheers! What a fun video :))

[@DaysWeSpend]

Thanks!

[@Pellegrino809]

La Clara is definitely my favorite. They just starting selling the small Estrella 11oz here in Florida. I need to try "Corto" next time. Please next video request on Tapas and or pinchos (pintxos). Thank you.

[@DaysWeSpend]

It's so good! That's so fun you can find Estrella in Florida. It's so delicious.

[@VinaSerna]

I can’t believe we are doing it wrong,my husbands fave was the Estrella and I love the lemon beer but I always say cerveza con limon and una cerveza Estrella…now we can order with confidence 😅

[@DaysWeSpend]

Glad it helped! The clara is so delicious.

[@Fley1967]

You forget "cañon" in Asturias is 1litre in a glass jar, in Madrid "un doble"is equal as "una caña"...the small glass bottle is "un quinto" in all Spain...even for me as Spanish, I made mistakes but I NEVER refuse a bear that waiter bring me.

[@DaysWeSpend]

These are great to remember! Thanks for sharing.

[@virginiafeliciano9318]

You guys are hilarious 😂! Love how silly you two can be and it definitely shows how much you two love living in Spain. I didn’t drink too much beer while in Spain so wondering how’s the IPA scene in Galicia?

[@DaysWeSpend]

Thanks so much! There are some IPAs but those are usually found at craft beer places (there are a few in our city). You can always try asking for one but you would have to say "eee-pah" instead of "eye pee ay"

[@craigkimble1467]

Cute! Luv beer 😊 I had an Amstel Radler on tap, I didn't notice them pouring anything in the glass beforehand? I'll have to watch more carefully I thought it was just a lemon flavored brew 🤔🙃

[@DaysWeSpend]

Thanks! The Radler on tap is a regular Radler beer (no added lemonade by the bartender). Definitely try the clara next time and compare it to the Radler.

[@camilodominguez1760]

Also in Galicia and in Catalunya the tercio is called mediana.

[@unclerubo]

40 years living in Galicia, never heard of a "mediana" but I'll write it down for my next trip to Catalunya :)

[@camilodominguez1760]

@unclerubo y dices que llevas 40 años viviendo en toda Galicia para saber como se le llama a cada cosa en cada sitio?. Interesante cuanto menos.

[@unclerubo]

@@camilodominguez1760 lee mi comentario con calma para ver si es eso lo que digo ;P

[@camilodominguez1760]

@@unclerubo hablo,leo y escribo en inglés perfectamente al ser hijo de emigrantes y a lo que me refiero es que si llevas tiempo en Galicia tendrías que saber que incluso el nombre de los pescados varía de pueblo en pueblo aunque les separen 10Km(sardina,xouba,parrocha,manolita,etc...)y así con todo.

[@unclerubo]

@camilodominguez1760 leerás en inglés estupendamente pero entenderlo... "Never heard of" significa que no lo he escuchado. En ningún momento digo que no exista. A algunos habría que obligaros a sacaros una licencia para comentar en internet.

[@happywanderer6688]

Jajaja you can easily order “una cervaza por favor” but they always answer, what size? This is defo my kind of video, you lasted longer than I would🤪 thanks for the info 🍺

[@DaysWeSpend]

Right?! Glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@traveller9292]

mmmmm how about kalimotxo, love that on warm day

[@DaysWeSpend]

We have lots of friends who love it! We're not huge fans of soda, so it's not our favorite drink.

[@carolpool5583]

Fun video! Thx

[@DaysWeSpend]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@axelmahl3217]

My favorite during my three Caminos was Estella Galicia, and of course always una caña, you simply get more pinchos. What do you say instead of Cheers in Galicia?

[@DaysWeSpend]

Salud!!! (Estrella Galicia is the best)

[@mistreated]

A caña, all day. With some rabas and zambruiñas, especially in Galicia.

[@DaysWeSpend]

Yes!

[@bearisland55]

Great info! This summer, please profile the tinto de verano. Yum! ❤

[@NadineWalks]

Ooh, a tinto de verano video is a great idea!

[@DaysWeSpend]

@bearisland55 Great idea!!

[@DaysWeSpend]

It totally is! We might turn into a drinking and Camino channel... 😜

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

Well done 🍺 🍻 😊

[@DaysWeSpend]

Thank you!

[@HappyRareGrooveMan]

Just point and wave your dosh or cash card normally does the trick in any country 😂

[@anxomillaraveiga9404]

Woww is very goos video i liked the beer 😆😆😆😆😆

[@DaysWeSpend]

Muchas gracias!

[@Karen-dq8nw]

Are the drinking and driving laws serious? Maybe that's why the prevalence of non alc beer. Amazing how much Spain has changed since I was a kid and my parents lived there, under Franco. A poor country then. Or read "As I walked out one summer morning" by Laurie Lee, to see what it was like in the 1930s. Great book!

[@DaysWeSpend]

The laws are very serious about that. Our friends have told us that there are lots of cops on the roads on weekends ready to pull people over for breathalyzers. Thanks for the book recommendation! We'll check it out.

[@ericm6519]

Lol...how trashed did you guys get making this enjoyable and informative video? To your list of Spain's intractable beer sizing standards, I will add the "doble Amstel" - size glass that one finds in the Museo del Jamón in Madrid. Un saludo!

[@DaysWeSpend]

Pretty trashed.... Should have filmed it after lunch, not before! LOL

[@qwertyuiopaaaaaaa7]

I’m curious how people could work in Spain without speaking Spanish very well. Are there places with more English speakers? Does that only leave remote work on the table? My Spanish is pretty good but my girlfriend really struggles. I’m trying to sell her on the concept of moving to Spain-hopefully Galicia or Bilbao (someday)

[@DaysWeSpend]

Most people come here hoping to learn Spanish. Larger cities with more tourism have a lot more English than rural or less popular places. Both Galicia and Bilbao don't have much English. And locals really appreciate the effort to speak Spanish.

[@olimpusm]

I hope my future wife has a smile like yours.😁

[@isaacredondela4886]

to order a bottle of beer we say: "una Estrella Galicia, por favor"

[@DaysWeSpend]

Claro!

[@anxomillaraveiga9404]

I leave you some news in case you want to visit, a woman from the state Colorado, buys a castle in galicia, QUINDOUS CASTLE, in case you want to visit

[@DaysWeSpend]

That sounds fun! Thanks for the recommendation.

[@anxomillaraveiga9404]

@@DaysWeSpend it,s a project for traditional galicia cuisine and a hiking lodge. Ancares mountain range

[@anxomillaraveiga9404]

Beer in Galicia is a whole a science 😃😃😃😃

[@DaysWeSpend]

Jajaja! It is!

[@alfredoarroyo9201]

You made me laugh with the video. There is also the "quinto", similar to the tercio but instead of 330 CL it is a small bottle of 200 cl (Quinto = fifth, fifth of a bottle)

[@DaysWeSpend]

Ha, thanks!! Where in Spain do you live? In Galicia, we've only heard "botellín," which is the name for the 200 cl "quinto" bottle.

[@alfredoarroyo9201]

@@DaysWeSpend I live in Dublin now, but I used to live in the North coast of Lugo, the province just above Orense

[@DaysWeSpend]

@@alfredoarroyo9201 Amazing. We'll have to try asking for the "quinto." We've only seen it advertised as "botellín" so far

[@salvaferrer4574]

​@@DaysWeSpendEn muchos sitios "Quinto" y botellin es lo mismo.

[@salvaferrer4574]

Està el "Zurito" en Euskadi, menos que un corró. Cuando vas de pintxos va muy bien

[@user-ps7mp3bi5l]

Voll-Damm Doble Malta

[@tinderman2550]

Ajajajajj

[@EmanueloNeill-v4g]

Why not just ask the bar keep: "Dame la fria mas grande que tienes." If you know then you know lol

[@DaysWeSpend]

Haha, that works, too!

[@EmanueloNeill-v4g]

@@DaysWeSpend Was just commenting to my parents about this video. You've inspired me to go to Spain. Lord bless you

[@musingwithreba9667]

How drunk did you get making this one? 😂 🍺 🍻 🍺 I can drink beer, unless they've got una cerveza sin gluten por favor. Mostly I drink wine or cider.

[@DaysWeSpend]

Fairly drunk. 😜 We've seen so many bars have cerveza sin gluten. It's definitely growing in availability.

[@musingwithreba9667]

@@DaysWeSpend ooooo, good!

[@cmcjvcltcbmc]

Chin chin!

[@DaysWeSpend]

🍻

[@dd-Espana]

hilarious

[@DaysWeSpend]

Thanks!

[@peterankin985]

You have to much time on your hands you need to find a job

[@jornspirit]

hi Shawn and Lainey (hope I got your names right)... this was definitely a fun watch! I walked the Camino Frances twice, usually had food with some wine (of course!) but when ordering a beer, I always got a big one with handle, but can't recall saying 'double' or 'jarra' - they probably just know, that pilgrims are very thirsty (unless they specify otherwise)!! 😆🍺 Musing on this, I just wondered about olives... can you order in a bar different kinds of them, or will you just always get a standard variety... I remember getting them as 'free tapas', when ordering a drink, but I think it was always the same kind... whats your experience? 🫒

[@DaysWeSpend]

yup, that's right! Glad you enjoyed the video. You can always order olives in a bar by asking "aceitunas, porfa." You'll get whatever the bar has. We've never seen bars offer different types of olives. Some bars will bring you olives as part of the free tapa, but not all of them.

[@salvaferrer4574]

La mayoria de las veces son de un típo solamente ( costos y ocupan espacio en el almacén) a no ser que el establecimiento le guste tener variedades, sea especializado o se las prepare el mismo. Eso en zonas de cultivo de olivos es mas fàcil.