https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed If you walk into any bar in Spain and order a 'caña', you'll likely get a small light lager. But in recent years, a burgeoning craft beer scene has emerged. Here's what you need to know about the current state of affairs of 'cerveza' and some craft beer recommendations. https://www.thelocal.es/20221111/explained-spains-beer-culture-and-the-emergence-of-craft-brewers Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:03:15 +0100 explained-spains-beer-culture-and-the-emergence-of-craft-brewers If there is one thing Spain takes seriously it’s gazpacho. Everyone knows that whether you prefer it with cucumber or without, there is nothing quite so refreshing as a bowl of freshly chilled gazpacho. https://www.thelocal.es/20190805/spain-loves-gazpacho-so-much-someone-invented-a-beer-that-tastes-like-it Mon, 05 Aug 2019 20:34:51 +0200 spain-loves-gazpacho-so-much-someone-invented-a-beer-that-tastes-like-it A Hindu leader based in the United States is demanding that an Ibiza micro-brewery withdraw an IPA range named after Hindu gods and featuring images of the deities on its labels. https://www.thelocal.es/20161129/hindu-leader-furious-after-ibiza-craft-beer Tue, 29 Nov 2016 15:06:34 +0100 hindu-leader-furious-after-ibiza-craft-beer A new ranking of Spain's best beers has revealed that own brand beers triumph over the more famous names in the industry. https://www.thelocal.es/20160602/spains-best-beer-revealed-in-new-rankings Thu, 02 Jun 2016 16:38:23 +0200 spains-best-beer-revealed-in-new-rankings For this week's My Spanish Career The Local chats to craft beer brewer (and cousin of Daniel), Rob Craig, an Australian living in Valencia. https://www.thelocal.es/20150601/not-shaken-not-stirred-but-well-poured Mon, 01 Jun 2015 12:33:31 +0200 not-shaken-not-stirred-but-well-poured Two Dutch tourists have been flown back home after a flambéed chorizo they ordered in a restaurant in southern Spain caused them second-degree burns on much of their faces and upper bodies. https://www.thelocal.es/20140409/flaming-chorizo-leaves-tourists-badly-burned-2 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 15:52:00 +0200 flaming-chorizo-leaves-tourists-badly-burned-2 An online map which showcases how many beers you can buy with the monthly minimum wage of different European countries is taking the internet by storm. But not all Spaniards believe they can rightfully claim one of the top spots on the beer-bargain podium. https://www.thelocal.es/20140131/spaniards-not-merry-about-european-beer-index Fri, 31 Jan 2014 16:18:00 +0100 spaniards-not-merry-about-european-beer-index A group of Spanish scientists have discovered why beer froths up when two bottles are struck vertically against each other. The findings could help predict how much gas is released during volcanic eruptions. https://www.thelocal.es/20140121/scientists-unlock-mystery-of-foaming-beer Tue, 21 Jan 2014 15:03:10 +0100 scientists-unlock-mystery-of-foaming-beer A boutique brewery on the Spanish island of Majorca has decided to celebrate the Christmas season by releasing a limited edition beer called Satan Klaus. https://www.thelocal.es/20131218/satan-klaus-beer Wed, 18 Dec 2013 16:49:20 +0100 satan-klaus-beer Three Spanish entrepreneurs have invented the world's first automatic draft beer dispenser. https://www.thelocal.es/20130902/robot-barman-puts-fizz-into-spanish-beer Mon, 02 Sep 2013 12:37:00 +0200 robot-barman-puts-fizz-into-spanish-beer It was supposed to be a bit of harmless fun, but a beer drinking festival in Spain had a sickening finale on Wednesday after the winner downed one glass too many. https://www.thelocal.es/20130719/beer-competition-death Fri, 19 Jul 2013 13:46:00 +0200 beer-competition-death