Hijos de Rivera beers

La Estrella de Galicia 

A refreshing, clear, golden lager characterised by an elegant balance of hops and malt.  

This beer is our tribute to the first generation of the Rivera family. It is the result of recovering the original recipe, the German Pils that was created in our original brewery more than 110 years ago.  

INGREDIENTS 

Water from the city of A Coruña, two-strain barley malts (Pilsen and roasted), Sladek hops and specially selected Hijos de Rivera yeast.  

VITAL STATISTICS

• Original gravity: 11,4 ºP
• Alcohol by volume: 4.7%
• Standard reference method: 8
• International bitterness units: 25
• Recommended serving temperature: 4 – 5 ºC  

TASTING NOTES 

This is a clear pale gold beer with an aroma that recalls Pilsen malt and bread crusts. In the mouth, it offers a perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness. This is a malty, slightly hoppy and floral beer with subtly fresh fruity and herbal notes. Excellent carbonation, with a light to medium body and a pleasingly sweet aftertaste.  

Pairing your La Estrella de Galicia  

• Dried fruits (sultanas, apricots, prunes, etc.) and for accompanying more complex dishes.
• It pairs well with spices such as pepper, saffron, oregano and paprika.
• Particularly suited for high fat cheese (especially goat’s cheese), but also with all types of creamy cheeses.
• Fish dishes with mild sauces or simply baked.  

Estrella Galicia Especial

First launched in 1972 under the name “Especial Rivera”, it soon became the company’s hallmark beer.  

It is brewed from a special wort at Hijos de Rivera’s only brewery in A Coruña. The master brewers take around a month to produce this beer, 50% of which is used for cold storage.  

INGREDIENTS 

Water from the city of A Coruña, two-strain barley malts (Pilsen and roasted), corn, Nugget and Perle Hallertau hops and specially selected Hijos de Rivera yeast. 

VITAL STATISTICS  

• Original gravity: 13 ºP
• Alcohol by volume: 5.5%
• Standard reference method: 9
• International bitterness units: 25
• Recommended serving temperature: 4 – 5 ºC 

TASTING NOTES 

Brilliant gold in colour, this beer boasts outstandingly balanced malt and hop aromas. The flavour is slightly floral and herbal, with a moderately warm mouthfeel and an intense and lingering taste of hops.  

Pairing your Estrella Galicia Especial

• A wide selection of cheeses, from semi-cured to cured.
• Vegetables, particularly dishes where tomato and garlic are the staple ingredients.
• Wild mushrooms, because they bring out the full sweetness and bitterness that are characteristic of wild mushrooms and dried fruits and nuts.
• Meat dishes, preferably roast chicken and rabbit basted and seasoned with aromatic herbs.  

Estrella Galicia Sin Gluten

Our beer for coeliacs is produced by adding an enzyme to the brewing process for Estrella Galicia Especial that eliminates the gluten protein fraction from malt. The result is a gluten-free beer that guarantees the same sensory characteristics as Estrella Galicia Especial.  

Estrella Galicia 0,0

This is a light, refreshing alcohol-free beer with all the character of Estrella Galicia beers.  

Brewing is based on a technique known as “interrupted fermentation”, involving the short-term action (12 hours) of yeast on the wort produced specifically for this beer.  

INGREDIENTS 

Water from the city of A Coruña, two-strain barley malts (Pilsen and roasted), corn and Nugget and Perle Hallertau hops and specially selected Hijos de Rivera yeast.  

VITAL STATISTICS  

• Original gravity 5.4 °P
• Alcohol by volume 0.0
• Standard reference method: 8.5
• International Bitterness Units: 14
• Recommended serving temperature: 4 ºC  

TASTING NOTES 

A shiny gold appearance. The aroma recalls the malt used to produce the beer wort, with subtle floral and hop notes. A light, refreshing mouthfeel with a slightly bitter finish.  

Pairing your Estrella Galicia 0,0

• Fresh cheese, mild jams and marmalades, dried fruit and nuts or honey.
• Chilled salads with citrus dressings, tomato, chilled gazpacho or salmorejo soups.
• Easy shellfish dishes (e.g. steamed) or with citrus and acidic marinades (ceviche, vinaigrette dressings, etc.).
• White fish, prepared in simple dishes, just like the shellfish.  

Estrella Galicia 0,0 Tostada

This is a full-bodied roasted 0.0 beer. The malt and hop blends make for a balanced, refreshing and flavoursome character. With all the character and body of Estrella Galicia beers, but none of the alcohol. Artificial aromas? Absolutely not; natural ingredients only.  

Brewing an alcohol-free beer with all body and flavour of traditional beers is quite a challenge. The key to success lies in our master brewers’ skill and expertise in the “interrupted fermentation” technique and an outstanding recipe.  

INGREDIENTS 

Water from the city of A Coruña, a blend of malts with varying degrees of drying/roasting, Nugget and Perle and Sladek variety hops and specially selected Hijos de Rivera yeast.  

VITAL STATISTICS  

• Original gravity: 6.5 ºP
• Alcohol by volume: 0%
• Standard reference method: 32
• International bitterness units: 20
• Recommended serving temperature: 4 – 5ºC 

TASTING NOTES 

Dark amber in colour with orangey hues, with a thick and persistent head. The blend of malts produces aromas of biscuits and bread crusts, whilst the three varieties of hops add herbal and floral notes.   

In the mouth, maltiness is the predominant flavour, although well balanced thanks to the hops. An initially mild sweetness gives way to a beer with slightly acidic notes, well-adjusted carbonation and a lingering bitter aftertaste and a dry finish. A full-bodied and refreshing beer. 

Pairing your Estrella Galicia 0,0 Tostada  

• Fresh or semi-hard cow’s milk cheeses with herbal notes (Appenzeller, Gouda, Emmental, Arzúa- Ulloa or Mahon).
• Salads with flavoursome dressings (Caesar or Waldorf) and vegetable creams (pumpkin, courgette, sweet potato, etc.).
• With steamed, char-grilled or stir-fried dumplings served with sauces and Asian marinades (teriyaki, unagi tare, yakiniku, etc.)
• Chocolate desserts, with a selection of fruits such as apricots or peaches (e.g. Sachertorte).  

Estrella Galicia 0,0 Negra  

A black beer that is rich in flavour and character. We take full advantage of all the sensory qualities of the malts and hops, but with none of the alcohol. We are experts at brewing beer, but producing an alcohol-free beer like this is a challenge only true master brewers can rise to.  

A technique known as vacuum distillation is used to remove the alcohol from the beer. The process uses a vacuum chamber to lower the temperature necessary for the alcohol to evaporate. The aim is to ensure the conservation of all the aromas and flavours of this beer.  

INGREDIENTS  

Water from the city of A Coruña, the coupage of four malts (Pilsen, Dark, Caramel and Black), Nugget and Sladek variety hops and specially selected Hijos de Rivera yeast.   

VITAL STATISTICS  

• Original gravity: 6.5 ºP
• Alcohol by volume: 0%
• Standard reference method: 90
• International bitterness units: 24
• Recommended serving temperature: 5 – 6 ºC  

TASTING NOTES

The black tone includes coppery and ruby hues with a generous and compact head of dark beige foam. The initial roasted malt aroma, reminiscent of smoked wood and coffee, gives way to subtle notes of caramel and cacao. A slightly floral and hoppy profile.   

The flavour is intense thanks to the sensory character of the malts. The initial sweetness is followed by a bitter roasted sensation, offset by a slightly acidic note. A lingering bitterness and delightful astringency.  

Pairing your Estrella Galicia 0,0 Negra 

• With warm stir-fried wild mushroom or beetroot salads, accompanied by soft cheeses such as O Cebreiro or goat’s cheese log. It also pairs well with chilled salmorejo soup.
• Steamed or raw bivalve shellfish (mussels, cockles or clams) and marinated blue fish (mackerel, jack, tuna, etc.).
• Elaborate and spicy poultry dishes such as curried chicken.  

1906 Reserva Especial 

A long-standing brewing tradition, a unique character and the very finest raw materials come together in this elegant extra lager with intensely pleasing roasted notes.  

Brewed from a special wort at Hijos de Rivera’s only brewery in A Coruña, it has one of the longest maturation periods of all Spanish lagers.  

INGREDIENTS 

Water from the city of A Coruña, two-strain barley malts (Pilsen and roasted), corn and Perle Hallertau hops, with specially selected Hijos de Rivera yeast.  

VITAL STATISTICS  

• Original gravity: 15 ºP
• Alcohol by volume: 6.5%
• Standard reference method: 15.5
• International bitterness units: 25
• Recommended serving temperature: 5 – 6 ºC  

TASTING NOTES

A brilliant amber tone, with roasted malt aromas and subtle notes of caramel and coffee. The hop flavours are slightly floral and herbal. Sensations on the palate are mainly roasted, and each sip reveals a pleasant and well-blended warmth.  

Pairing your 1906 Reserva Especial

• Smoked cheeses, such as San Simón da Costa, smoked Idiazabal, smoked Pría, etc.
• Vegetables prepared as warm salads dressed with dried fruit and nuts and served with seafood.
• Preferably blue (oily) fish prepared in a wide range of ways such as flat pies, marinated and char-grilled. It also pairs well with sushi and salted foods.
• It goes down well with flavoursome meats such as roast suckling lamb and joints roasted in a wood-fired oven or char-grilled.  

1906 Red Vintage

An intense, extra lager characterised by its excellent balance of malts and hops and a high degree of alcohol by volume.  

This is result of the recovery of a classic Hijos de Rivera recipe: the Especial Extra (La Colorada). It is brewed in our only production centre in accordance with the traditional values for which we are renowned: only the very finest ingredients, a special wort and extended storage, etc.  

INGREDIENTS 

Water from the city of A Coruña, two-strain barley malts (Pilsen and roasted), corn and Nugget hops, with specially selected Hijos de Rivera yeast.  

VITAL STATISTICS

• Original gravity: 17 ºP
• Alcohol by volume: 8%
• Standard reference method: 21
• International bitterness units: 27
• Recommended serving temperature: 5 – 6 ºC  

TASTING NOTES 

An intense beer with a brilliant old gold tone. The aromas are slightly influenced by the malts, with delightfully sweet caramel notes. On the palate, the bitterness offsets the high degree of alcohol and the lightly spicy aftertaste.   

Pairing your 1906 Red Vintage beer

• Blue cheeses are the ideal accompaniment for this beer.
• Galician-style octopus or other cephalopods (such as squid) prepared in stews
• Smoked fish (pomfret, salmon, trout, etc.), salted fish (sardines and anchovies) and tataki (tuna).
• It pairs well with a wide range of meat dishes: pork (such as Iberian pork), small game in full-flavoured marinades. It also goes well with Iberian cured meats. 

1906 Black Coupage  

A black Extra Lager that stands out for its notes of coffee and liquorice, the result of the malt coupage during the brewing process. 

It is brewed in our only production centre in accordance with the traditional values for which we are renowned: only the very finest ingredients, a special wort and extended storage, etc. The four-malt coupage included in the recipe forges the character that sets this beer apart. 

INGREDIENTS 

Water from the city of A Coruña, coupage of four malts roasted to varying degrees, Nugget and Sladek hops with specially selected Hijos de Rivera yeast.  

VITAL STATISTICS

• Original gravity: 16.8 ºP
• Alcohol by volume: 7.2%
• Standard reference method: 90
• International bitterness units: 27
• Recommended serving temperature: 5 – 6 ºC

TASTING NOTES

A black beer with copper and ruby hues. Roasted aromas that recall malts and coffee. The intense and lingering bitterness on the palate is combined with subtle base notes with a taste of liquorice and cacao.

Pairing your 1906 Black Coupage beer

• With a selection of meats including big game (boar, venison, etc.) or beef and ox, char-grilled or marinated (in species and aromatic herbs) or seasoned with chocolate.
• With desserts based on chocolate or coffee (e.g. brownies, truffles or tiramisu, etc.) or that can include beer in the recipe: (sponge cakes, cupcakes, etc.).  

1906 Galician Irish Red Ale

An Irish-inspired fusion been produced from the blend of four types of malts and hops that craft a Galician red ale with a Celtic soul. 

Maximum care is taken during maceration to ensure the sensory qualities produced by the blend of four types of malt. Three types of hops grown in Galicia are added during the wort boiling phase (Nugget, Sladek and Admiral). Four days before the end of the green beer storage phase, Provoak hops are used for dry hopping. Twenty-four days later, our “redhead” is ready for bottling. 

INGREDIENTS  

Water from Galicia. Pale Ale, Carared and Carahell malts and roasted wheat malt. Nugget, Sladek, Admiral and Provoak hops. SafAle S-04 yeast from Fermentis.

VITAL STATISTICS

• Original gravity: 13 ºP
• Alcohol by volume: 5%
• Standard reference method: 50
• International bitterness units: 27
• Recommended serving temperature: 6 ºC  

TASTING NOTES

Copper tone with ruby hues and a thick and creamy beige foam. The sharp, malty aroma reminds us of hazelnuts and toffee. On the palate, the slightly roasted flavour creates hints of sponge cake, dried fruit and nuts (the malts) and light floral flavours. The aftertaste is bitter, making this an easy beer to drink.  

Pairing your 1906 Galician Irish Red Ale?

• With dishes such as sushi and salted, marinated or canned seafood.
• With raw or simmered bivalve shellfish.
• With meats such as pork, prepared in casseroles or stews.
• Perfect for serving with desserts made with vanilla, confectioner’s cream, caramel or chocolate. 

Cerveza de Bodega 

An unpasteurised beer delivered straight from our cellars to the point of sale.

The absence of pasteurisation means that the beer has to be transported via a network of specialised refrigerated vehicles driven by our own specialised staff. Refrigeration remains constant in the cellars and the trucks, thanks to the characteristic tanks that also ensure that the carbonation point of the beer on leaving our brewery cellars in unchanged.  

Its freshness and these unique characteristics create a series of unique sensory properties that set it apart from other beers.  

INGREDIENTS  

Water from the city of A Coruña, two-strain barley malts (Pilsen and roasted), corn and Nugget and Perle Hallertau hops, with specially selected Hijos de Rivera yeast.  

VITAL STATISTICS

• Original gravity: 15.3 ºP
• Alcohol by volume: 5.5%
• Standard reference method: 9
• International bitterness units: 25 EB
• Recommended serving temperature: 4 – 5 ºC 

TASTING NOTES

A brilliant gold tone beer, with a perfectly balanced aroma of malt and hops. The distribution process described above and its refreshing nature guarantee this beer will glide down the throat, making it the perfect session beer.   

1906 Cerveza de Bodega  

This extraordinary beer embodies our entire legacy and marks our return to the classic German tradition of serving beer straight from the maturation caves, known as kellerbier or ‘cellar beer’.  

Brewed from a special wort at Hijos de Rivera’s only brewery in A Coruña, it has one of the longest maturation periods of all Spanish lagers.  

INGREDIENTS  

Water from the city of A Coruña, two-strain barley malts (Pilsen and roasted), corn and Perle Hallertau hops, with specially selected Hijos de Rivera yeast.  

VITAL STATISTICS

• Original gravity: 15 ºP
• Alcohol by volume: 6.5%
• Standard reference method: 15.5
• International bitterness units: 25
• Recommended serving temperature: 5 – 6 ºC  

TASTING NOTES

Brilliant amber in tone, with roasted malt aromas and subtle notes of caramel and coffee. The hop flavours are slightly floral and herbal. Sensations on the palate are mainly roasted, and each sip reveals a pleasant and well-blended warmth.