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The art of brewing and beer tasting in the historic Estrella Damm brewery

In front of the old brewery In the boiler house of the old brewery Ceiling decoration in the old brewery In the courtyard of the old brewery Beer tasting in the old brewery

The Estrella Damm Old Brewery brings you the opportunity to discover how everything started more than 140 years ago. Through our tour, you will see the different spaces like the emblematic Kettle Room, the Power Generator Room or the Historical Archive; among others, that will introduce you on how the Damm beers were produced.

The tour ends with an organoleptic tasting of different beers paired with unique creations so you can enjoy the specialties to the fullest.

Discover the historic Estrella Damm brewery

Visit the old factory and enjoy a beer tasting

The building that has housed the old brewery for more than 140 years is well-known in the city as the headquarters of the SA Damm brewery. The Antiga Fàbrica production site has always been closely linked to the city. In the rooms you can discover the history of the brewery and the origins of the current Estrella Damm. 

History of the brewery

The history of Estrella Damm Brewery began over 140 years ago when August Kuentzmann Damm, a young brewer from Alsace, fled the Franco-Prussian War with his wife Melanie. Settling in Barcelona, they pursued their dream of brewing beer adapted to the Mediterranean climate. In 1876, they opened their brewery, crafting a lighter, refreshing lager suited to the region's warmth. Since then, Estrella Damm has upheld its original 1876 recipe, using only barley malt, rice, and hops, with no additives or preservatives. Rooted in German brewing traditions, Estrella Damm remains a symbol of quality and craftsmanship, embodying the essence of Mediterranean brewing.

 

Highlights

  • The tour includes the visit (45 minutes) and the organoleptic organoleptic tasting (45 minutes).
  • Sample different beers after the tour 
  • Learn the process of brewing Estrella Damm, still brewed from the original 1876 recipe, by August Kuentzmann Damm 
  • Find out more about the history of the production site 

 

Tour times

English tour:
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 5pm
Special availability in August: Mondays and Wednesday at 6pm, and Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 5pm. 

Spanish tour:
Friday and Sunday: 7.30pm
Saturday: 12pm
Special availability in August: Tuesday at 7pm, Friday and Sunday at 7.30pm, and Saturday at 12pm. 

This availability may change depending on internal operations. 

 

Reservation

Please reserve your place for the brewery tour 48 hours in advance. You will receive further information on booking with your Barcelona City Pass documents. 

 

Important information

  • The brewery only offers guided tours. 
  • Visitors in wheelchairs can take the full activity. 
  • The company reserves the right to modify the route or suspend the visit for security or operational reasons. 

 

 

How to get there

Getting here by public transportation: 

Metro:
L5 (Cornellà Centre / Vall d’Hebron). Stop at Sant Pau / Dos de Maig
L2 (Paral·lel / Badalona Pompeu Fabra). Stop at Encants 

 

Address: 

ANTIGA FÀBRICA ESTRELLA DAMM C/ del Rosselló, 515, L’Eixample, 08025 Barcelona, Spain 

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