When we thought that the brewery Estrella Galicia He had already surprised us with his previous editions by adding typical products of the Galician territory to his beers, the octopus beer that was missing is already a reality. And it is that if we merge the drink with what is perhaps the most famous delicacy of Galician gastronomy, the result is this bottle Octopus to Feira. With this amazing bet, the company intends to respond to the requests of its followers who ask the brewery to go further and explore new challenges. Of course, we could not imagine that they would dare with this marine animal so indigenous of the autonomous community. Do you want to know how is this novelty of Hijos de Rivera?
How has it been produced?
It is a beer from high fermentation or Ale. Barley and wheat malts have been used in the production. The hops are of the Czech variety Sweet and yeasts of the Ale type have been used. In addition to the classic ingredients, they have been incorporated during potatoes representing the cheeks. And, of course, several kilos of certified Galician octopus, previously frightened, as tradition dictates, and cooked in water.
To finish the production and already in the maturation part of the beer, it has been added sweet and spicy paprika. This octopus beer It has the collaboration of local suppliers such as Pescados y Mariscos del Noroeste. These have provided the 100% native Galician octopus used in the recipe of the beer experts. For its part, Carballiño Pulpeiros Association have provided the water of the dust which has been incorporated into the final phase.
The result: octopus beer
With this fascinating elaboration, a Experimental Seasonal Beer. An excellent beer with a medium body and moderate carbonation and a 5,8% volume of alcohol. Bright golden in color, it gives off a moderate aromatic intensity from which notes that are reminiscent of the octopus fair. In the mouth, the initial sweetness of passage to more complex sensations, in which bitter taste and the final spicy notes they have great prominence.
The Brewmaster Luis Alvar, from Estrella Galicia, points out: “We in the team are very satisfied with the final recipe. We hope it lives up to consumer expectations. They are the ones who constantly challenge us to take risks and present ever more innovative proposals. Our challenge is to continue exploring ingredients, processes and combinations that lead us to new beer recipes to maintain the level of creativity they expect from us ”.
In the company Hijos de Rivera It is not the first time that they risk, since they have successfully presented 12 creative recipes. This is how they have dared with Padrón pepper beers, barnacles, pumpkins, honey, chestnuts or oranges, among others that we have also told you here in Gastronomic Information. Now, this octopus beer is the latest milestone for the Galician family. Will it succeed? From next October 6 You can buy it in your online store to taste it.
