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marko Apr 30th, 2002 09:20 PM

Spanish beer ????
 
As I am an Australian I love beer, can anyone recommend a good drop in Spain ??

Jose May 1st, 2002 12:34 AM

Most of the Spanish beers are 'lager' ones.<BR>The best for most of us is Mahou (there are several kinds os Mahous so you would ask for "Mahou 5 estrellas", the best one)

cooter May 1st, 2002 06:21 AM

Yes, they are light lagers, and somewhat sweet. Nice when it's hot.<BR>I like Mahou, but my favorites are Estrella Galicia and Cruzcampos.<BR><BR>Most bars in Spain do not have a huge amount on tap. If you want a draft ask for a "ca&ntilde;a". Otherwise, ask for a bottled beer by name.

Maribel May 1st, 2002 09:19 AM

marko,<BR>Another vote for Mahou.<BR>When in Madrid, go to the always packed to the gills Taberna "Bar Dolores" on Plaza de Jesus at the corner of Lope de Vega, below the Plaza Santa Ana in Old Madrid, behind the Westin Palace hotel. <BR>They're known for serving the "best" draft beer in town and also serve nice smoked salmon canapes.

marko May 2nd, 2002 02:04 AM

Do they brew any darker ,heavier beers ??

Alun John May 2nd, 2002 04:11 AM

Hi<BR><BR>In Plaza Santa Ana, Madrid you will find a bar which I think is called Naturbier - it brews its own beer and comes in both 'blonde' and 'toasted' varieties - good food, too. By the way the bars in this area are great on a Friday or Saturday night.<BR><BR>Alun


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