Cruzcampo is a brand of beer created in Seville in 1904. Since 2000, it has belonged to the brewing company Heineken International through its subsidiary Heineken España S.A.
At ForBeerLovers we want to give you all the information about Cruzcampo you need to know more about the history of this brand and why it is one of the most popular and consumed globally.
Brand Features
- Type: Pilsen
- Graduation: 4.8% alc. Vol.
- Price: From 1 euro/unit
Brand Ingredients
Cruzcampo is presented as a quality brand and, therefore, it is made with 100% natural ingredients such as
- Water
- Hops
- Barley malt
- Corn
Nutritional information
If you want to know the nutritional contribution of Amstel, here is a list of the most important values:
- Energy: 209 kJ / 50 kcal (per 100 ml)
- Fats 0,01 g
- Carbohydrates 5g
- Of which sugars
- Protein 0,50 g
- Salt
History of beer Cruzcampo
Cruzcampo it comes from the dream of the Osborne brothers, Tomás and Roberto: to make an ideal beer for the warm climate of the south. With this in mind, they moved to Seville, whose high quality water is similar in composition to that of the Czech river Pilsen, which gives its name to this type of beer. They established their brewery in the Nervión district, on land annexed to the Templete de la Cruz del Campo, which they later christened the beer we know today as Cruzcampo .
In 1904, the brewery of La Cruz del Campo gives with a unique yeast strain. This gave rise to the first beer Cruzcampo , with properties and essence that remain intact today.
Already in 1940, they began to break down borders and expand. During this decade, it Cruzcampo sowed great contributions in research and development for science, to the benefit of Spanish and European beer. Technological improvements were made such as rapid bottling. That helped it Cruzcampo grow a lot.
In 1995 the Foundation Cruzcampo was created, with the aim of promoting the development of young talent, culture and the hotel industry in Andalusia.
In 2000, the Dutch company Heineken International bought 88.2% of the Group Cruzcampo from Diageo for Ptas. 145 billion. By 2004 Cruzcampo it was already one of Europe's 10 best-selling beers, exporting to over 30 countries
Types of Branded Beers
Within the Amstel brand, we find different ranges of beers that are adapted to a wider public. Below we discover the different types of Amstel currently on the market.
Cruzcampo
It is the original beer of Curzcampo, the one of all life. Pilsen type beer with an alcohol content of 4.8%. You can find it in any bar.
Cruzcampo christmas special
Product elaborated in Jaén and commercialized in the dates near to Christmas from 1983.
Cruzcampo 33rd "Pilsen and Special: Jaén
Beer brewed exclusively in Jaén to replace El Alcázar r beers, which are in great demand especially in the eastern part of Andalusia. Alcázar was absorbed by Cruzcampo in 1985.
Cruzcampo Light
As its name suggests, this beer is low in calories. For this reason, it has half the alcohol content (2.4% vol.) and 30% fewer calories than the Pilsen.
Cruzcampo Radler
Special Beer Cruzcampo with natural lemon juice that began to be produced in 2013. It is doubly refreshing thanks to its citric touch and its sweetness.
Cruzcampo 0,0
Its light and refreshing body maintains the nuances of the Cruzcampo usual, but with 0% alcohol, so that everyone can enjoy it.
Cruzcampo Gluten Free Special
Cruzcampo Especial Sin Gluten is the beer made for coeliacs. It uses the same raw materials as in Cruzcampo Especial, achieving a perfect combination between origin and innovation.
Cruzcampo Pilsen
Born in 1904, she has spent many years among the beers of Cruzcampo . It has a mild taste, a slight aromatic touch and a moderate bitterness, thanks to the exclusive yeast used in its production.
Cruzcampo Grand Reserve
A beer with an intense and balanced taste, born from a long and slow rest in the cellar.
Cruzcampo Andalusian IPA
Indian style beer Pale Ale more Andalusian. It has a citric and fruity taste from its three American hops, balanced with cereals and the typical bitterness of an IPA.
