Mejores IPAs artesanales en España

Discover the top-rated and most sought-after craft IPA beers in Spain. This guide explores options from Spanish breweries, ranging from hazy IPAs in Barcelona to innovative creations from other regions. It's ideal for beer enthusiasts looking for new hoppy experiences and those keen to explore trends in the Spanish craft beer sector. Find the beers with the highest scores and reviews from both experts and consumers.

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    Imparable IPA

    208 Global Votes
    • Modern classic and benchmark for hop lovers

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    Imparable IPA stands out for its bold and balanced flavor profile, featuring intense notes from fruity hops like Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe. Its brewing in the Basque Country, adhering to the West Coast style, gives it an unparalleled freshness and a characteristic resinous bitterness that makes it exceptional.

  2. 2

    Sesma Ipa

    79 Global Votes
    • Full, creamy mouthfeel

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    Sesma IPA stands out for its hoppy profile and artisanal brewing, incorporating non-traditional yeast strains for a unique flavor. La Petra IPA, one of its variants, has been well-rated by experts, solidifying Sesma Brewing Co.'s reputation in the sector.

  3. 3

    NaparBier Aker NEIPA

    37 Global Votes
    • Has a rating of 3.7 out of 5 on Untappd

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    Naparbier Aker offers an exceptional flavor profile with a perfect bitterness balance, utilizing hops such as Chinook, Amarillo, and Centennial. Its drinkability is remarkable, making it a very accessible and enjoyable IPA for a wide range of palates.

  4. 4

    Nómada Petricor

    37 Global Votes
    • Good head retention

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    Nómada Petricor offers a balanced flavor profile with tropical notes of mango and passionfruit, alongside a refreshing bitterness and a dry finish. Its American IPA character, with 6% ABV, makes it a robust and accessible choice for craft beer enthusiasts in Spain.

  5. 5

    La Pirata ¡Ay, Carmela!

    33 Global Votes
    • Powerful Double IPA

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    This Double IPA offers a powerful and balanced flavor profile, standing out for its intense notes of tropical fruits, citrus, and pronounced bitterness. Its high alcohol content and aromatic complexity make it a benchmark within the Spanish craft IPA style.

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  7. 6

    Resolana Tayrona IPA

    27 Global Votes

    This IPA stands out for its complex flavor profile, combining juicy peach and nectarine aromas with floral and dank hop notes. Its 7% ABV offers a balanced experience, with a lighter body that enhances its fruity and bitter nuances. It is a craft beer that has gained recognition for its quality and distinctive character within the Spanish brewing scene.

  8. 7

    Peninsula Brewery Pale Ale

    23 Global Votes
    • Great balanced flavour

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    This craft IPA stands out for its vibrant sensory profile, offering intense aromas of pineapple, passion fruit, and orange, along with a hazy color and a creamy head. Its juicy and aromatic character makes it a highly valued option within the Spanish craft IPA scene. Península IPA beer provides a complex and refreshing flavor experience, ideal for those seeking an IPA with a distinct fruity character and a smooth texture.

  9. 8

    La Pirata Robin Hop

    18 Global Votes
    • Good retention and moderate lacing

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    La Pirata Robin Hop offers an American IPA profile with a remarkable balance between its pronounced bitterness and distinctive hop flavor, making it highly regarded by IPA lovers. Its production by La Pirata Brewing, a renowned Spanish craft brewery, ensures consistent quality and a robust flavor experience.

  10. 9

    Drunken Bros Layne

    17 Global Votes
    • Gold Medal at Barcelona Beer Challenge 2020

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    This New England IPA stands out for its aromatic and taste profile, offering intense notes of tropical fruits like mango and citrus, balanced with a soft bitterness. Its quality has been recognized with a gold medal at the Barcelona Beer Challenge, which underscores its excellence in the Spanish craft IPA landscape.

  11. 10

    Dougall's - 942 (IPA)

    9 Global Votes
    • Offers bright aromas and flavors of citrus and tropical fruit

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    This beer stands out for its aromatic and taste profile, where American hops provide intense notes of pine, citrus, and tropical fruits like grapefruit and mango. Its low 4.2% ABV makes it an exceptionally easy-drinking IPA, maintaining an expressive and refreshing hop character. It is an ideal choice for those seeking a flavorful IPA without the heaviness of other varieties.

  12. 11

    Basqueland Bai Bai Bai

    2 Global Votes
    • All around nice West Coast American IPA

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    Basqueland Bai Bai Bai stands out for its complex aromatic profile and innovative dry-hopping with Cashmere, Citra, and Loral Cryo hops, which impart intense stone fruit and citrus notes. Its balance of sweetness and bitterness, coupled with a dry and smooth body, makes it a refreshing modern IPA. This beer exemplifies the quality and creativity of the Spanish craft beer scene.

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    Brew & Roll Kaiman

    1 Global Votes
    • Malt base allows hops to shine

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    Kaiman stands out for its intensely hoppy flavor profile with Citra notes, balanced by a supporting malt that moderates its bitterness. Its 7.1% alcohol content and substantial body make it a robust IPA highly regarded by craft beer enthusiasts. It has consistently received high ratings on beer review platforms, reflecting its quality and popularity.

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    Althaia Mediterranean Non-Alcoholic IPA

    1 Global Votes
    • Intense and fresh citrus aroma

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    Althaia's Mediterranean IPA was awarded a silver medal at the Barcelona Beer Challenge 2022, an accolade that highlights its quality and exceptional flavor profile. Its craft brewing in Altea, Valencia, and its distinctive American IPA character make it a standout choice in the Spanish beer scene.

  15. 14

    Opita Achira IPA

    0 Global Votes
    • Amazing for a hot summer day

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    Opita Achira IPA offers a distinctive flavor profile with notes of mango, honeydew melon, and lemon, balancing the typical IPA bitterness. Its smoothness and drinkability make it a standout choice for those seeking a refreshing and approachable craft IPA in the Spanish market.

Frequently asked questions

This ranking evaluates the best craft IPAs produced in Spain, highlighting those beers that have received recognition for their quality and flavor, including mentions in competitions and user ratings.
Users can participate by suggesting their favorite Spanish craft IPAs. Beers with positive ratings and mentions within the brewing community are more likely to be considered.
The results of this ranking should be interpreted as a guide to the most outstanding craft IPAs in Spain, based on popularity, competition recognition, and community ratings. It's an excellent way to discover new beers.
No, this ranking focuses exclusively on craft IPAs. While there are good quality mass-produced beers in Spain, the aim is to highlight the offerings from craft breweries.

How we built this ranking and what to consider when choosing

Our ranking of the best craft IPAs in Spain is compiled from a careful review of available information, including industry recognition and consumer opinions.

  • We consider IPAs that have been highlighted in beer competitions, such as the London Beer Competition, where Mahou Cinco Estrellas Session IPA was recognized as the Best Spanish Beer of 2021.
  • The presence of breweries on lists of the best in Spain is valued, such as Garage Beer Co., Basqueland Brewing, and Cervecera Península, known for their high-quality IPAs.
  • User ratings and reviews on specialized platforms are considered, reflecting the experience and preference of the brewing community.
  • Preference is given to IPAs described as sessionable, with distinctive flavors and good balance, such as OCATA by Garage Beer.
  • IPAs must be produced by craft breweries based in Spain, ensuring a focus on quality and innovation.
  • Priority is given to beers that have received awards or mentions in national or international beer competitions, indicating a standard of excellence.
  • Consumer popularity and positive ratings on beer platforms are a key factor, reflecting public acceptance and enjoyment.
  • Diversity in flavor profiles and IPA styles is sought, from Session IPAs to Double IPAs, to offer a comprehensive guide.