Once in a blue moon I get a craving for a uniquely tasting beer. It doesn’t happen often. I have grown complacent with my standard macro brew, drinking just for the sake of drinking, drinking without any real critique to taste; without giving much attention to flavor or finish. And, when I do get that rare craving for something premium, I simply head over to the limited selection of foreign brews at my local supermarket
<- View of the high-end bar in the back
Moritz beer has been a Catalan favorite
for well over 150 years (the brand was created in Barcelona in 1856, Moritz Beer) and its elegant,
smooth and crisp finish can now be enjoyed accompanied by a variety of gastronomical
treats at this great new spot. On tap is the golden original, brewed with Saaz hops (generally used for Bohemian style lagers and Pilseners), giving it a tasty and slightly sweet malty flavor. Another darker variety called "Epidor" is also on tap for those in the mood for a stronger tasting beer. At the far end of the factory you will find a high-end restaurant and
bar offering the freshest of seafood - oysters, crab, mussels and other delights. Not
impressed yet? There is also a wine bar (to open on January 16), a beer tasting bar, a small museum, and
View from the entrance of the beer factory ->
various interactive social spaces for conferences and corporate events. There is also a bakery in the works. The building - thanks to the architect - has preserved it´s exquisite original foundation while easing into a newer, more modern makeover. As for the staff – they are alert and attentive; making the experience at this happening gastronomical and cultural center one-of-a-kind in Barcelona. One friendly staff member in a Moritz-patterned blazer (see photo above), actually guided me through the downstairs area that they plan to open in roughly 2 or 3 months as a large-scale restaurant. Don’t be surprised if the wait for a table at the restaurant takes a longer than you expected, queues can form, especially during the after work hours and on weekends. If that’s the case I suggest you grab a cold one at the bar, mingle with the locals and merrily drink your time away. Cheers!
View from the entrance of the beer factory ->
various interactive social spaces for conferences and corporate events. There is also a bakery in the works. The building - thanks to the architect - has preserved it´s exquisite original foundation while easing into a newer, more modern makeover. As for the staff – they are alert and attentive; making the experience at this happening gastronomical and cultural center one-of-a-kind in Barcelona. One friendly staff member in a Moritz-patterned blazer (see photo above), actually guided me through the downstairs area that they plan to open in roughly 2 or 3 months as a large-scale restaurant. Don’t be surprised if the wait for a table at the restaurant takes a longer than you expected, queues can form, especially during the after work hours and on weekends. If that’s the case I suggest you grab a cold one at the bar, mingle with the locals and merrily drink your time away. Cheers!
At the bar with a true beer connoisseur and future brewer, Charles Adams, indecisive at the options before him.
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