Spain’s evolving craft beer scene: supping ale at Madrid’s La Osita Pub



I discuss the growing craft beer scene in Spain with David Ross and Patrick Tuck at their new Madrid pub La Osita. (The little bear)

David and Patrick are craft ale brewers, pub owners, friends and business partners. I head along to meet them at their newly-opened craft beer pub in the heart of Madrid.

We talk about about the growing popularity of craft beer in Spain, how the scene compares with the UK and USA and what Spaniards make of this new flavoursome arrival competing with Spain’s more traditional beers.

I sample a pint (or three) of one of their own house beers, ‘Citrus Cream Ale’ which the pair brew at their sister brewery ‘Oso Brew Co.’ and Patrick talks me through the craft brewing process and how they develop their ales.

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