{"title":"Cervesa Espiga","description":"\u003cp\u003eCervesa Espiga is a microbrewery from Sant Llorenç d'Hortons, close to Barcelona in Catalonia. The biologists Teresa Galván and Arnau Rovira started in 2012 and make everything from IPAs to barrel aged sours and stouts. At Hoptimaal you'll find their IPA Hoppy Blinder in 44 cl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--verhaal--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom a garage in Gélida to a place of their own\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeresa Galván and Arnau Rovira founded Cervesa Espiga. They are both biologists and used to live in Germany and Denmark. There they got to know the craft beer and local beer scene, and that tipped the balance towards starting a brewery themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey started at home in a garage in Gélida, in the Alt Penedès. They now have their own premises in Sant Llorenç d'Hortons, near Barcelona. Beer52 gives 2012 as the starting year and describes the approach as technically careful, with a scientific bent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also visit. The website lists a tap room in Sant Llorenç d'Hortons, two Espiga Craft Beer Shops in Barcelona, and a brewery visit with a tasting of four beers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom IPA to barrel aged sour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range is wide. Their own site lists Garage IPA, Pale Ale, Blonde Ale and Berliner Weisse, some of them also in cans, plus the imperial stout Dark Way and a Ginger Beer. At other shops you'll also find Serial Killer (NEIPA), Popular Culture (IPA), 7 Barrels (sour) and 7 Malts (sweet stout).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeer52 mentions a range from crowd-pleasing IPAs to complex barrel aged sours. Foods and Wines from Spain calls their porter a local favourite, with roasted caramel and notes of roasted almond, coffee, cocoa and liquorice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaborations are part of the range too, including with La Craft and Cockroach Brew. Beer52 also mentions regular export.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCervesa Espiga at Hoptimaal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo far we have had one beer from Cervesa Espiga at Hoptimaal: Cervesa Espiga Hoppy Blinder, an 8.5% IPA in 44 cl. It is highly rated on Untappd and currently out of stock. Check this page to see if a new batch has arrived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink Hoppy Blinder fresh and not too ice cold, around 6 to 8 degrees. At that temperature the hops and the malt sweetness come through better than straight from the fridge. Check the label for the packaging date: the more recent, the fresher the hops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--faq--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does Cervesa Espiga come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCervesa Espiga is based in Sant Llorenç d'Hortons, near Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain. The brewery started in a garage in Gélida and now has its own premises in Sant Llorenç d'Hortons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of beer does Cervesa Espiga make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCervesa Espiga makes a wide range: IPAs, pale ale, blonde ale, Berliner Weisse, porter, stouts and barrel aged sours. They also do collaborations with other breweries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho founded Cervesa Espiga?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeresa Galván and Arnau Rovira, two biologists who used to live in Germany and Denmark. There they got enthusiastic about craft beer and decided to start a brewery themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cervesa-espiga-hoppy-blinder","title":"Cervesa Espiga Hoppy Blinder","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHoppy Blinder doesn't hold back. At 8.5% ABV and loaded with Nectaron, Simcoe, and Rakau hops, Cervesa Espiga delivers a Spanish double IPA that makes its statement from the first sip.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePours a hazy golden-yellow with minimal head retention. On the nose, expect tropical fruit—mango, passionfruit, hints of pineapple. The palate reveals a full, oily body with resinous bitterness balanced by sweet malt sugars. The finish lingers long and slightly sticky, emphasizing grapefruit peel and pine resin notes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eCervesa Espiga from Catalonia interprets classic beer styles with a modern edge, favouring bold hop statements and experimental brewing approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cervesa Espiga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58597612585305,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-29_processed_7df81c6b-4f89-4049-bfdc-cb06cdf770c1.png?v=1784288664"}],"url":"https:\/\/hoptimaal.com\/en\/collections\/cervesa-espiga.oembed","provider":"Hoptimaal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}