Alhambra Beers: Reserva 1925, varieties and where to try them

Alhambra Reserva 1925 has a strength of 6.4% and the manufacturer presents it as an amber lager. It is one of the beers of a brand born in Granada, but not the only one: Especial, Reserva Roja, Citra IPA and other varieties offer different styles and strengths. This guide helps you compare them and find where to try the one you are interested in during your visit.

Reserva 1925: what beer is it and how it is served

The Reserve 1925 file indicates 6.4% alcohol by volume and recommends serving it between 6 and 8 °C. The manufacturer describes floral notes of Saaz hops, cereal and fruity and toasted nuances, with medium bitterness. That description serves to guide you when comparing it with another variety.

The brand offers different formats, including green glass bottle, returnable bottle, can and a serving column from its centenary. At a bar, order the variety and ask what format and size they serve; The presentation available depends on the establishment. For ingredients and allergens, check the food information on the label and packaging.

Varieties: styles and gradations to compare

The following table includes the data published in the manufacturer’s sheets consulted on October 6, 2026. The flavor profiles come from these descriptions. Each name links to its file; To buy or order a beer, also confirm the label of the specific product.

Reserva Roja has 7.2% according to its current record. Barrel of Ron Granadino is a specific recipe of 6.0%; Not to be confused with all wood-aged editions. The recommended temperatures also change: Especial is advertised at 4–6°C, Rum Cask at 5–7°C and Baltic Porter at 10–14°C. Check the indication of the variety you choose.

The Numbered: limited editions

Las Numeradas brings together different series. The Andalucía Series presents Azahar, Salicornia and Matalahúva, inspired respectively by witbier, gose and ale. The page shows them sold out on October 6, 2026. Check the edition and its availability before looking for it in a bar or store; Not all of them share a recipe, style or graduation.

If you are looking for a non-alcoholic beer or need to consult ingredients

Alhambra Especial SIN declares less than 1% alcohol. Its name does not mean 0.0. Check the contents indicated on the packaging if you need to choose an option with a specific graduation.

Reserva 1925 food information includes water, barley malt, corn, and hops. Recipes vary: Citra IPA incorporates oats, and Radler includes a juice drink. To check allergens, use the variety sheet and its label. Alhambra’s frequently asked questions indicate that its range is not suitable for celiacs unless the labeling states otherwise.

Granada origin of Alhambra Beers

The brand dates back to 1925. His article on the centenary, published in February 2025, identifies Carlos Bouvard Dürr and Antonio Knorr y Ortiz de Urbina as the promoters of the project, and locates the initial land of the factory on the Camino del Fargue, also called Cuesta de los Cerdos.

Cervezas Alhambra belongs to Mahou San Miguel. The brand publishes that its production is distributed among several centers of the group; The Granada origin does not imply that its entire range is manufactured exclusively in the city.

Where to look for an Alhambra in Granada

The official locator “Alhambra is served here” allows you to search by address and filter by variety and type of establishment. Enter Granada or the area where you are and select the beer you are looking for. Then confirm with the venue its schedule, the available format and the price.

To fit the stop into your route, these are three areas collected by the City Hall among the tapas routes. The area helps you choose where to rest; The menu of each location determines what brand and variety you can order.

• Realejo and Campo del Príncipe. The municipal route of Realejo reaches from the area of Isabel la Católica through Pavaneras to Campo del Príncipe. You can combine the stop with the Realejo guide.
• Paseo de los Tristes. The Paseo del Padre Manjón, next to the Darro, brings together bars and restaurants with views of the Alhambra. It fits into a walk through the lower part of Albaicín.
• Bib-Rambla and Cathedral. The Bib-Rambla municipal route connects this square with the area around the Cathedral, Pescadería and Romanilla. It can be a stop during a visit to the center.

Check what the drink includes before ordering. The City Council describes the included tapa as a common practice, but the conditions depend on the bar, the drink and the service. Ask if you can choose the tapa and if the price changes on the terrace. To organize several stops, consult the tapas guide in Granada.

Factory, tastings and Alhambra Garden: what you can visit

If you are interested in a factory visit, check the published offer before you go. In its frequently asked questions, the brand lists visitable centers in Córdoba, Alovera, Burgos and Lleida; Granada does not appear on that list. A special activity in Granada needs its own announcement and booking conditions.

Alhambra Garden is a program of temporary spaces and activities, different from an industrial visit. Its Granada edition at Cuesta de Gomérez, 13 appears as «Event finished» in the consultation of October 6, 2026. The program page reserves the tastings and workshops for those over 18 years of age. Look for a new advertisement before planning a tasting there and check the date, entrance and accessibility of the specific activity.