So, after spending about a month in Spain, I am thankful to be back in the land of great beer selection. Spanish bars seem to offer one of Spain's big three: Mahou, Cruzcampo, or Estrella, all of which taste very similar to Bud, Miller, or Coors. Since summer highs in Madrid tend to be in the 90's, these beers aren't a terrible choice, in fact, they can be refreshing and crisp after a hot day checking out some old castles or masterpieces in the Prado, but it would be nice to find something else on tap from time to time. It's a shame, actually, because Spain offers some of the cultural nuances that could make it a heaven for beer lovers: a love for all things nocturnal, good cheese and amazing ham and sausages, generally light hearted/fun attitude towards life, proximity to Belgium and Germany, and most of all, tapas, a small snack served with every round of drinks. One of my most enjoyable beer drinking experiences was in Salamanca pairing and Affligem tripel with roasted and seasoned sweet peppers. The craft beer craze hasn't hit this marvelous country yet, but when it does, it will provide the beer aficionado with an unmatchable beer-drinking experience. Delicioso.-Taster Be
