Food and drink are the two major aspects that play a major role in making a country’s culture. If you are planning a visit to Spain, you will find out how much the locals love their beer.
In this article, we’ll cover most of the Spanish beer facts while helping you know about the consumption habits of Spaniards and beer sizes available in the country.
Spanish Beer Facts:
- Beer is affordable in Spain. So, people like to have it regularly at lunch or dinner.
- Since beer in Spain is enjoyed with meals, its flavour is likely to complement – NOT overpower – their food.
- You can find different varieties of beer in Spain, such as Alhambra Reserva Roja, Alhambra Especial, Alhambra 1925 and more.
- Spaniards usually prefer the standard pale lager (with 4-5% alcohol content by volume) that’s served through the tap.
Consumption of Beer in Spain
Unlike many English-speaking countries, including the US, people in Spain don’t drink to get drunk. Spaniards usually like to enjoy their beer with a meal or during long conversations with family and friends. So, beer in Spain is seen as a beverage to accompany quality time in a brewery spotlight.
Spanish Beer Sizes
Here are the standard beer sizes in Spain:
- Caña: This one is a little less than half a pint. It is the smallest beer size you can order for around 1€.
- Doble: This beer size is double from the caña.
- Botella de cerveza/ tercio: It is standard beer bottle size (usually 12 oz).
- Pinta: Pinta is a Spanish word for a pint. This is a standard beer size for a draft beer that’s served in British-style glasses.
- Jarra: Jarra is a perfect mug or jar of beer for parties. It is the largest beer size available in most restaurants and bars in Spain.
