John Stolz

Ted wrote in message
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    > I'm sure if you're bothering to read this, you have some interest in
    > beer, and most likely, European beer.
    > Since I'm planning on traveling to Spain soon, what could anyone
    > recommend to me? I've had many different kinds of European beer,
    > specifically the ones we get over in the US (ie Guiness, Bass,
    > Newcastle, Chimay and several other Belgian styles, Beck's, Heineken).
    > I'm sure you get the idea. Bonus points to anyone that can recommend
    > decent brew-pubs in Barcelona.
    > This isn't a wine thread, just a European beer thread.
    > Many thanks to all those who participate,
    > .ted

I've not been to every bar in Barcelona (;-), but I very much doubt if there
is a brew-pub as you would recognise it (or even a pub for that matter)

Ted

I'm sure if you're bothering to read this, you have some interest in
beer, and most likely, European beer.

Since I'm planning on traveling to Spain soon, what could anyone
recommend to me? I've had many different kinds of European beer,
specifically the ones we get over in the US (ie Guiness, Bass,
Newcastle, Chimay and several other Belgian styles, Beck's, Heineken).
I'm sure you get the idea. Bonus points to anyone that can recommend
decent brew-pubs in Barcelona.

This isn't a wine thread, just a European beer thread.

Many thanks to all those who participate,
.ted

Desmond Coughlan

le 21 Feb 2003 07:33:49 -0800, dans l'article , Ted a dit ...

    > I'm sure if you're bothering to read this, you have some interest in
    > beer, and most likely, European beer.
    >
    > Since I'm planning on traveling to Spain soon, what could anyone
    > recommend to me? I've had many different kinds of European beer,
    > specifically the ones we get over in the US (ie Guiness, Bass,
    > Newcastle, Chimay and several other Belgian styles, Beck's, Heineken).
    > I'm sure you get the idea. Bonus points to anyone that can recommend
    > decent brew-pubs in Barcelona.

Paddock Motard Bar. A biker's bar, but with some very good beer.

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barney

In article ,
[email protected] (Ted) wrote:

    > Since I'm planning on traveling to Spain soon, what could anyone
    > recommend to me? I've had many different kinds of European beer,
    > specifically the ones we get over in the US (ie Guiness, Bass,
    > Newcastle, Chimay and several other Belgian styles, Beck's, Heineken).
    > I'm sure you get the idea. Bonus points to anyone that can recommend
    > decent brew-pubs in Barcelona.

Although widely available, beer ("cerveza" in Spanish) doesn't seem to be
that big a deal in Spain. It's served cold and is more like Becks or
Heineken than the darker British/Irish/Belgian varieties. San Miguel is
one of the best brands.

Watch out for the "large" beers in some of the more touristy bars on the
Ramblas, where large seems to mean about a litre!

    > This isn't a wine thread, just a European beer thread.

Just wait and see what it becomes.

Johnt

"Ted" wrote in message
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    > I'm sure if you're bothering to read this, you have some interest in
    > beer, and most likely, European beer.
    > Since I'm planning on traveling to Spain soon, what could anyone
    > recommend to me? I've had many different kinds of European beer,
    > specifically the ones we get over in the US (ie Guiness, Bass,
    > Newcastle, Chimay and several other Belgian styles, Beck's, Heineken).
    > I'm sure you get the idea. Bonus points to anyone that can recommend
    > decent brew-pubs in Barcelona.
    > This isn't a wine thread, just a European beer thread.
    > Many thanks to all those who participate,
    > .ted

Becks is German. Heineken is from the Netherlands. In Spain, beers available
Nationwide include San Miguel and Cruzcampo, both of which are inexpensive
and very palatable.

JohnT

Keith Anderson

On 21 Feb 2003 07:33:49 -0800, [email protected] (Ted) wrote:

    >I'm sure if you're bothering to read this, you have some interest in
    >beer, and most likely, European beer.
    >Since I'm planning on traveling to Spain soon, what could anyone
    >recommend to me? I've had many different kinds of European beer,
    >specifically the ones we get over in the US (ie Guiness, Bass,
    >Newcastle, Chimay and several other Belgian styles, Beck's, Heineken).
    >I'm sure you get the idea. Bonus points to anyone that can recommend
    >decent brew-pubs in Barcelona.
    >This isn't a wine thread, just a European beer thread.
    >Many thanks to all those who participate,
    >.ted

Did some Googling -

http://beerme.com/breweries/es/index.shtml

http://worldofbeer.com/9708/barcelona.html

This site mentions an "artisan brewery" (No 18 on list) but the site
of the brewery itself is down.

http://membres.lycos.fr/ciuitre/spagna.htm

This site:

http://www.breweriesontheweb.com/
has a link to

http://www.damm.es/

and you might have better luck than me in getting the damn thing to
open.

Otherwise, I find bog-standard Spanish beers (San Miguel etc) to be OK
- not brilliant but OK - and often served ice-cold rather than just
chilled.

Henry

Ted wrote:

    > I'm sure if you're bothering to read this, you have some interest in
    > beer, and most likely, European beer.
    >
    > Since I'm planning on traveling to Spain soon, what could anyone
    > recommend to me? I've had many different kinds of European beer,
    > specifically the ones we get over in the US (ie Guiness, Bass,
    > Newcastle, Chimay and several other Belgian styles, Beck's, Heineken).
    > I'm sure you get the idea. Bonus points to anyone that can recommend
    > decent brew-pubs in Barcelona.
    >
    > This isn't a wine thread, just a European beer thread.

Spain is, of course, not really much of a beer-drinking country and most
of what you find won't come close to North-Central European standards.
There is at least one brewery, though, called 'Damm' (see any German
influence there? ) that makes a pretty nice brew ('Voll-Damm', or
a name something like that).

cheers,

Henry

José M. Malo

"Henry" escribió en el mensaje
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    > There is at least one brewery, though, called 'Damm' (see any German
    > influence there? ) that makes a pretty nice brew ('Voll-Damm', or
    > a name something like that).

Yep. Damm is the biggest Catalan brewery. Their two most famous products are
Voll-Damm, dark and high graduation, and Estrella, lighter in colour and
alcohol. Their black beer is called Bock Damm.

Other very common brands are San Miguel, Cruzcampo (I hate both), and Mahou
in its Classic and Five-Stars varieties (my choice is Mahou Classic).



Opinions expressed here are my own and may not represent those of my employer.

Miguel Cruz

José M. Malo wrote:
    > Other very common brands are San Miguel, Cruzcampo (I hate both)

I hope you can see why I am insulted by this statement!

miguel
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Mike Harrel

As you can see from your replys, beer is spain is cheap and not very
exciting. The Damm beers are very difficult to find on draft but you will
have fun looking for them. they're available in the large grocery stores.

I'll pose the same question. I'll be in Portugal in a few weeks. Any
beers/beer bars to recommend in Lisbon and Porto? One can drink only so
much port.
Mike

Ted wrote:

    > I'm sure if you're bothering to read this, you have some interest in
    > beer, and most likely, European beer.
    > Since I'm planning on traveling to Spain soon, what could anyone
    > recommend to me? I've had many different kinds of European beer,
    > specifically the ones we get over in the US (ie Guiness, Bass,
    > Newcastle, Chimay and several other Belgian styles, Beck's, Heineken).
    > I'm sure you get the idea. Bonus points to anyone that can recommend
    > decent brew-pubs in Barcelona.
    > This isn't a wine thread, just a European beer thread.
    > Many thanks to all those who participate,
    > .ted

The Reids

Following up to Ted

    >I'm sure if you're bothering to read this, you have some interest in
    >beer, and most likely, European beer.

Spanish beers are fine on a hot day, but its really a big wine
drinking country or a coffee and a brandy. If you want a wide range of
beers you need to be in Belgium or UK.
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Regards
Mike Reid
Spanish regional cooking at
"http://www.fell-walker.co.uk/espania.htm"

The Reids

Following up to Miguel Cruz

    >> Other very common brands are San Miguel, Cruzcampo (I hate both)
    >I hope you can see why I am insulted by this statement!

Indeed, Spanish beer is fine for a cooling drink, if we beer brewing
countries could have grown grapes, we would be drinking your wine,
hey, I do anyway, but we have to import it! :-)
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Regards
Mike Reid
Spanish regional cooking at
"http://www.fell-walker.co.uk/espania.htm"

Bobs

Don't know about Portugese beers but I did get a taste for Fat Tire beer in
Denver recently. Ok so it's OT. BobS
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"The Reids" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > Following up to Ted
    > >I'm sure if you're bothering to read this, you have some interest in
    > >beer, and most likely, European beer.
    > Spanish beers are fine on a hot day, but its really a big wine
    > drinking country or a coffee and a brandy. If you want a wide range of
    > beers you need to be in Belgium or UK.
    > --
    > Regards
    > Mike Reid
    > Spanish regional cooking at
    > "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk/espania.htm"

The Reids

Following up to The Reids

    >Indeed, Spanish beer is fine for a cooling drink, i

and then there is cidra, up in Asturias, with the amazing dexterity in
pouring it to get some sparkle.
--
Regards
Mike Reid
Spanish regional cooking at
"http://www.fell-walker.co.uk/espania.htm"

Derek

On Fri, 21 Feb 2003 11:29:40 -0600, Mike Harrel wrote:

    >I'll pose the same question. I'll be in Portugal in a few weeks. Any
    >beers/beer bars to recommend in Lisbon and Porto? One can drink only so
    >much port.
    >Mike

But there's no limit to the amount of Mateus Rose! 8-/

DG