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Pale Lager • Family Member since 1999

Cruzcampo Especial

Beer Description

Cruzcampo Especial is preserved as a richer expression of the Seville-born Cruzcampo beer family. Exact first release timing should be confirmed before assigning a first-known year, but Cruzcampo became part of Heineken’s Spanish portfolio through the acquisition completed around 1999. As an archive profile, Especial suggests a fuller golden lager identity than standard pale lager: smooth malt, clean fermentation, balanced bitterness, and warm-climate drinkability. Within the archive, it documents the premium side of one of Spain’s major regional lager brands.

Cruzcampo Especial

At a glance

Style
Lager
Style category
Premium Lager
In Heineken portfolio since
1999
Still in portfolio
Yes

Brewing & appearance

Color
Golden
Filtered
yes
Fermentation
Bottom Fermented
ABV range
4.1–5.0%
Ingredients
  • Water
  • Malted Barley
  • Hops
  • Yeast
Category
Regional Classic

Taste Profile

Flavor profile
  • Fresh
  • Malty
  • Smooth
  • Slightly Bitter
Body
Medium-Light
Finish
  • Clean
  • Smooth
  • Crisp

Brewed by Tradition: The Sites 2 Currently Brewing