Beer in Barcelona
Beer history, breweries and beer culture in Barcelona (Spain).
The Alsatians Louis Moritz (1856) and August Kuentzmann Damm (1876) founded their breweries here. The old Moritz factory is now a brewpub with a restaurant.
Breweries in Barcelona
Damm
August Kuentzmann Damm came to Barcelona from Alsace in 1871 and brewed lager there in the style of his homeland. Estrella Damm is now Barcelona’s beer.
Known for: Estrella Damm, Voll-Damm
Moritz
Goes back to the Alsatian Louis Moritz. The brand did not exist from 1978 to 2004; today it is popular again.
Known for: Moritz, Moritz Epidor
Beer history of Barcelona
- 1856
The Alsatian Louis Moritz starts brewing lager in Barcelona.
- 1876
August Kuentzmann Damm founds his brewery. Estrella Damm becomes Barcelona’s beer.