Cruzcampo Sevilla Orange vs Estrella Galicia Especial: which is actually Spanish?
Both are sold as Spanish. Cruzcampo Sevilla Orange is brewed at Manchester. Estrella Galicia Especial is imported from A Coruna, Galicia in Spain. On strength, Cruzcampo Sevilla Orange is 3.3% in the UK and Estrella Galicia Especial is 4.7%. Estrella Galicia Especial is 0.8 percentage points weaker here than the version sold at home. If you want the one that actually comes from Spain, it is Estrella Galicia Especial. Cruzcampo Sevilla Orange is brewed in Britain under licence.
| Cruzcampo Sevilla Orange | Estrella Galicia Especial | |
|---|---|---|
| Sold as a beer from | Spain | Spain |
| Brewed for the UK in | Manchester | A Coruna, Galicia, Spain |
| Brand owner | Heineken N.V. (Heineken Espana brand) | Hijos de Rivera S.A.U. (Corporacion Hijos de Rivera) |
| UK strength | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Strength at home | Not established | 5.5% |
| Difference | Not established | 0.8 percentage points weaker here |
| Verification | Verified | Verified |
The two pages in full
Every figure here is taken from the two beers' own pages, where each one carries its source and the date it was checked. For the rest of the group, see every beer sold as Spanish.