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Estrella Galicia's redhead: Celtic soul

The beer family 1906 grows with Estrella Galicia's Redhead. This range acclaimed by experts and the public is sure not to disappoint anyone with its new addition. Galician Irish Red Ale It is the most Celtic beer. It was born from the fusion of the work of Hijos de Rivera with the irish O'Hara's. After overcoming the experience of limited edition trial, it will hit the shelves with force. We present how it is in this article, just as not long ago we told you about other curious editions such as octopus beer.

Celtic spirit

Hijos de Rivera, the brewery that produces Estrella Galicia, has opted for something different. That is why the saga 1906 holds the honor of incorporating a but by for the first time in company history. Galician Irish Red Ale hits the market after sweeping its launch. We also talk about the first beer of collaboration, as he developed it together with the Irish O'Hara's. Both came together to give consumers the house's first top-fermented beer.

To make it you need four kinds of hops and other four malt. We are talking about Pale Ale, roasted malt, caramel malt and, for the first time, roasted malted wheat. Also noteworthy is the use of a top fermentation yeast.

Another of its novelties is the use of the technique known in English as dry hopping. It consists of adding a hops during the maturation. That is, after fermentation. It could be described as a cold maturation in which chemical compounds come into contact with the beer. They do it without adding bitterness while adding specific aromas. 

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The redhead / Photo provided by Hijos de Rivera

Estrella Galicia's Redhead: another success from 1906

Today's protagonist enriches with her arrival the 1906 range, already rich in itself. The sisters of Estrella Galicia's redhead consist of 1906 Special Reserve, 1906 Red Vintage y 1906 Black Coupage. All are acclaimed by the public. In addition, they have the honor of having reached the highest level competitions.

The A Coruña brewery recommends the range for a «immense minority«. It shows off its select character and was born with the idea of ​​celebrating the centenary of the family business. This was founded in 1906 by Jose Maria Rivera Corral, an emigrant returned to Galicia from Mexico. Today it is in the fourth generation and that is why it decided to celebrate its extension over time. As always, it offers drinks full of personality that do not lose the essence of the principle despite being industrial.

Estrella Galicia's redhead joins the 1906 range
Estrella Galicia's redhead joins the 1906 range / Photo courtesy of Hijos de Rivera

From the range we can say that the Special reserve It has a slightly floral and herbal aroma, with light hints of caramel and coffee. To describe the vintage network, probably the best known of the three, we can say that it is strong. Its fermentation is low but its graduation is not (eight degrees of alcohol). Instead, the Black Blend goes the other way. It stands out for being a dark beer with some copper and red reflections. It has a lot of personality and in fact in it you can perceive notes of coffee, chocolate and liquorice. Its flavor is intense and its bitterness is subtle.

How to pair the new 1906?

In its press release, the company gives suggestions on how to accompany Estrella Galicia's Redhead. It states that it pairs with seafood y sushi. It also refers to salads with tasty dressings and the beef stew Irish style. In addition, it is ideal to take with desserts based on candy, chocolate I banana. Although, in truth, you can take it whenever you want, since it sure does not disappoint you.

Galician Irish Beer
Galician Irish Red Ale beer / Photo courtesy of Hijos de Rivera

All the bottles de Estrella Galicia's Redhead They have arrived at your online store earlier than at supermarkets. Being a beer designed for a more climate cold y cloudy than the Mediterranean, this is a good time to launch it. In limited gatherings between friends, someone is likely to be creative and carry at least one bottle. The safest thing is that it will win over those who try it and sales will grow. Thus, launching it in the middle of autumn It can be a strategy to consolidate it before the heat hits. In spring and summer others are better light.

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