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Estrella Damm

Estrella Damm
Estrella

Over 140 years ago,

the young brewer August Kuentzmann Damm emigrated from Alsace with his wife Melanie, fleeing the Franco-Prussian War. Their journey took them to the Mediterranean coast, where they settled to fulfil their dream:

to brew beer.

In 1876

they opened their own brewery and created a beer that was adapted to suit the Mediterranean climate. Lighter than Central European beers that were designed for colder climates, we know it as a

Mediterranean
lager.

  • The First
    Estrella Damm
    Estrella
  • The Current Estrella Damm Estrella

Since then, Estrella Damm has been brewed following

the original 1876 recipe;

using only

barley malt, rice and hops.

100% natural ingredients.

without additives or preservatives

The quality of these ingredients is our first priority, and that is why we work directly with

local Mediterranean farmers.

Once selected, the barley arrives at the malthouse, where first it germinates and is then dried and toasted. Unlike many brewers, we have

our own malthouse,

which allows us to monitor the entire process first hand.

Our yeast is another ingredient that makes us unique, and we have been using the same strain for many generations. If it were lost or damaged then the taste of Estrella beer would change, and that is why we have

three reserves of this yeast

stored under the highest security: in Barcelona, Valencia and London.

Good things require patience, as do the fermentation and maturation of beer. We keep our beer for

one week in fermentation tanks and two in maturation tanks.

That is how we guarantee a perfect result.

Once this is done, we use

the latest technology in the bottling process

in order to combat the great enemies of a beer’s taste: oxidation and microbiological contamination.

Mediterranean Beer since 1876

Tasting note
Estrella Damm has a golden colour with tones of amber and slight shades of green. It is bright and sparkling, with a cream-coloured, long lasting head. It is a beer with lots of delicate, lively bubbles. The generous aroma is of fresh spices. The flavours of toasted grains add to the beer’s personality. The mouthfeel is smooth, thanks to the fine bubbles. Estrella Damm is a fresh-tasting beer, with a lively acidity. The finish is bitter and long lasting.

Serving
It is best to drink this beer from a glass that is slightly tapered at the top, to enjoy it in all its splendour. Best to drink between 4 and 6 degrees.

A taste recognized
worldwide

Since 1904, Estrella Damm has obtained numerous awards, becoming the country's most awarded beer for its flavor. Thank you and cheers!

  • World Beer Awards Estrella Damm

    UK

    2024 2021 2018 2017

  • World Beer Challenge Estrella Damm

    PORTUGAL

    2023 2022

  • Superior Taste Award Estrella Damm

    BELGIUM

    2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

  • Monde Selection Estrella Damm

    BELGIUM

    2024 2023 2022 2021

  • European Beer Challenge Estrella Damm

    UK

    2024 2023 2022

  • Concours International de Lyon Estrella Damm

    FRANCE

    2024 2022

  • Gold Brewer's Seal Estrella Damm

    CZECH REPUBLIC

    2024

  • Berlin International Beer Competition Estrella Damm

    GERMANY

    2024 2023 2022

  • Melbourne International Beer Competition Estrella Damm

    AUSTRALIA

    2024 2023 2022

  • International Beer Challenge Estrella Damm

    UK

    2024 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016 2015 2014 2012 2011

  • World Beer Championships Tasting Estrella Damm

    USA

    2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2012 2011 2004

  • Frankfurt International Trophy Estrella Damm

    GERMANY

    2023

  • New York International Beer Competition Estrella Damm

    USA

    2023 2022

  • London Beer Competition Estrella Damm

    UK

    2023 2022

  • Asia Beer Challenge Estrella Damm

    HONG KONG

    2023 2022

  • Australian International Beer Awards Estrella Damm

    AUSTRALIA

    2023 2022 2016 2013 2012 2010 1998

  • Great Taste Estrella Damm

    UK

    2023 2022 2020 2019 2018 2016 2014

  • Great International Beer Competition Estrella Damm

    USA

    2022

  • International Brewing Awards Estrella Damm

    UK

    2021

  • U.S. Open Championship Estrella Damm

    USA

    2021 2016

  • Brussels Beer Challenge Estrella Damm

    BELGIUM

    2020 2016

  • Los Angeles International Competition Estrella Damm

    USA

    2016

  • Stockholm Beer and Whisky Festival Estrella Damm

    SWEDEN

    2014

  • Monde Selection Estrella Damm

    FRANCE

    1964

  •  München 1906 Estrella Damm

    GERMANY

    1906

  • Indian Exibition Estrella Damm

    UK

    1905

  • Vienna 1904 Estrella Damm

    AUSTRIA

    1904

UK

2024 2021 2018 2017

PORTUGAL

2023 2022

BELGIUM

2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

BELGIUM

2024 2023 2022 2021

UK

2024 2023 2022

FRANCE

2024 2022

CZECH REPUBLIC

2024

GERMANY

2024 2023 2022

AUSTRALIA

2024 2023 2022

UK

2024 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016 2015 2014 2012 2011

USA

2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2012 2011 2004

GERMANY

2023

USA

2023 2022

UK

2023 2022

HONG KONG

2023 2022

AUSTRALIA

2023 2022 2016 2013 2012 2010 1998

UK

2023 2022 2020 2019 2018 2016 2014

USA

2022

UK

2021

USA

2021 2016

BELGIUM

2020 2016

USA

2016

SWEDEN

2014

FRANCE

1964

GERMANY

1906

UK

1905

AUSTRIA

1904

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