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Estrella Damm
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SA DAMM
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Private
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1876
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Estrella Damm is a Mediterranean lager beer brand brewed in Barcelona, Spain, and owned by SA DAMM, a privately held Spanish brewery (Sociedad Anónima) founded in 1876 by August K. Damm. The product is a single-SKU flagship consumer lager brewed to the original 1876 recipe using 100% natural ingredients, produced at two facilities: the historic Antigua Fábrica (Old Brewery) in Barcelona and the modern El Prat Brewery in El Prat de Llobregat. The brand positions itself around Mediterranean culture and heritage rather than around any proprietary process technology beyond its recipe and brewing tradition.

Commercially, Estrella Damm operates as a mass-market fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) beverage brand. Revenue is generated primarily through beer sales via retail distribution (supermarkets, convenience stores) and the hospitality/HoReCa channel (bars, restaurants), supplemented by direct-to-consumer sales of beer and branded merchandise at brewery visitor centers and through the online Damm Shop. Its core customer segment is adult consumers of legal drinking age, served horizontally rather than by vertical or enterprise account. Geographic footprint is concentrated in Spain (with particular strength in Catalonia) and extends to Portugal, the United Kingdom, and other international markets.

Go-to-market is content- and event-driven: high-production advertising films (e.g., "Summer '78," "Cyrano," "Alex & Julia," "La Vida Nuestra"), sports sponsorships (football and golf), music and cultural festival partnerships, a Mediterranean lifestyle content platform ("The Guide"), and active social media presence across Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, and Spotify. In 2026 the brand marked its 150th anniversary through flagship events including the 49th Costa Brava Trophy football match (Arsenal FC vs. Girona FC) and title sponsorship of the DP World Tour Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship golf tournament.

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Estrella Damm is a Mediterranean lager beer, brewed in Barcelona to an original 1876 recipe and owned by Spanish brewery SA DAMM, sold to adult consumers via retail, hospitality, and direct channels across Spain, Portugal, and the UK.

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Operating
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1–10
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HeadquartersBarcelona, Spain
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Barcelona
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Spain
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Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices3 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
Mediterranean lager beer, craft brewing, beer distribution, brewery experiences, premium beer brand
Industry3 codes
1Beer Brewing & Brands
CodeCRADAIAAPrimaryYes
2Alcoholic Beverage Brand Owners & Holding Companies (Multi-category Portfolios)
CodeCRADAIALPrimaryNo
3Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service)
CodeTHAFALABPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Breweries31212
  • Beverage Manufacturing3121
SIC code2 codes
  • Malt Beverages2082
  • Beverages2080
Product category
Beer / Alcoholic Beverages
GTM motion2 records

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Beer Sales
TypeOne Time License
Description

Estrella Damm generates revenue primarily through the sale of its Mediterranean beer to consumers via retail distribution (supermarkets, convenience stores, bars, restaurants) and direct sales at brewery visitor centers.

estrelladamm.com
Marketing channels5 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels4 records

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Cost components5 values
Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

Estrella Damm produces and sells a Mediterranean lager beer brewed in Barcelona, Spain, following the original 1876 recipe by August K. Damm using 100% natural ingredients. The company distributes its beer through retail, hospitality, and HoReCa channels in Spain and select international markets, while operating brewery visitor centers offering tours, tastings, and branded merchandise at its Antigua Fábrica and El Prat Brewery locations.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Estrella Damm is a single-product consumer brand focused on Mediterranean lager beer. The brand is part of S.A. DAMM, a beer company founded in 1876. The main product offering is Estrella Damm beer, supported by brand experiences including advertising films, sustainability initiatives, and the La Guía (The Guide) Mediterranean lifestyle platform. The company offers brewery visits at two locations: the Old Brewery (Antigua Fábrica) in Barcelona and El Prat Brewery in Barcelona.

Product and service1 record
1Estrella Damm Mediterranean Beer
CategoryBeer / Alcoholic Beverages
Description

Estrella Damm is a Mediterranean lager beer brewed by S.A. DAMM in Barcelona using 100% natural ingredients following the original 1876 recipe by August K. Damm. It is sold to adult consumers through retail, hospitality, and HoReCa channels in Spain and select international markets.

Scale indicator1 record

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership6 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-06-25
Description

Arsenal FC participated as the opponent in the 49th Costa Brava Trophy – Estrella Damm's 150th Anniversary football match on August 1st at Montilivi Stadium in Girona, Spain. The London-based club, led by Mikel Arteta, arrived as the current Premier League champion and UEFA Champions League runner-up.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-06-25
Description

Girona FC hosted the 49th Costa Brava Trophy – Estrella Damm's 150th Anniversary on August 1st at Montilivi Stadium. The match served as Girona's official first-team presentation to fans for the upcoming season, featuring Arsenal FC as the opponent.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-05-10
Description

Estrella Damm was the title sponsor of the Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship 2026, a DP World Tour golf tournament held in Barcelona where 22-year-old South African golfer Yurav Premlall achieved a maiden victory by 14 strokes.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Estrella Damm maintains promotional partnerships with Sónar Festival as part of its cultural and lifestyle event sponsorship portfolio.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Estrella Damm has promotional partnerships with Mallorca Live Festival as part of its cultural and lifestyle event sponsorship portfolio.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Oceana is an international marine conservation organization featured in Estrella Damm's 'The Guide' Mediterranean platform. Founded in 2001, Oceana works on protecting Mediterranean marine ecosystems, with projects highlighting the vulnerability and biodiversity of Mediterranean seabeds.

Recent move5 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight4 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Italian premium lager with Mediterranean lifestyle branding and strong UK presence; competes with Estrella Damm for the same Mediterranean-premium positioning in international markets, particularly the UK and US.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global brewing incumbent with deep presence in Spain through Cruzcampo and El Águila; competes with Estrella Damm on lager category leadership, international distribution, and sports sponsorship scale.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Italian premium lager from HEINEKEN Italy, positioned around Mediterranean heritage and brewing tradition; the closest Mediterranean lifestyle analog to Estrella Damm and a natural competitor in international markets.

4Ambar
TypeEmerging player
Description

Spanish craft brewer from Zaragoza with expanding product range; represents the emerging craft/premium segment that increasingly competes with Estrella Damm for younger and on-trade consumers in Spain.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Spain's largest domestic brewer and Estrella Damm's primary direct competitor across retail and HoReCa channels; both compete on heritage branding, sports sponsorships, and premium lager positioning in the Spanish market.

6Voll-Damm
TypeDirect peer
Description

Premium double-malt lager from parent company SA DAMM, directly competing with Estrella Damm in the Spanish premium segment and sharing distribution and brewery infrastructure.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Spanish regional lager owned by Mahou San Miguel, positioned around Andalusian heritage; competes with Estrella Damm in regional Spanish markets and similar premium-occasions positioning.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Spanish heritage lager brand from Hijos de Rivera, competing head-to-head with Estrella Damm in Spanish retail, hospitality, and sports sponsorship (notably basketball and football); both brands share a regional-brewery origin story and similar premium positioning.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Heineken-owned Spanish lager brand with strong Andalusian heritage; competes directly with Estrella Damm on Spanish retail shelves and in HoReCa, leveraging Heineken's global scale for distribution and marketing.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Spanish-origin premium lager now operated internationally by Mahou San Miguel in Spain; competes with Estrella Damm in both domestic Spanish and international on-premise channels.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat3 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Segment1 record

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Ideal customer profile1 record

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Feature3 records

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Estrella Damm

Beer / Alcoholic Beveragesestrelladamm.com

Estrella Damm is a Mediterranean lager beer, brewed in Barcelona to an original 1876 recipe and owned by Spanish brewery SA DAMM, sold to adult consumers via retail, hospitality, and direct channels across Spain, Portugal, and the UK.

What Estrella Damm does

Estrella Damm is a Mediterranean lager beer brand brewed in Barcelona, Spain, and owned by SA DAMM, a privately held Spanish brewery (Sociedad Anónima) founded in 1876 by August K. Damm. The product is a single-SKU flagship consumer lager brewed to the original 1876 recipe using 100% natural ingredients, produced at two facilities: the historic Antigua Fábrica (Old Brewery) in Barcelona and the modern El Prat Brewery in El Prat de Llobregat. The brand positions itself around Mediterranean culture and heritage rather than around any proprietary process technology beyond its recipe and brewing tradition.

Commercially, Estrella Damm operates as a mass-market fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) beverage brand. Revenue is generated primarily through beer sales via retail distribution (supermarkets, convenience stores) and the hospitality/HoReCa channel (bars, restaurants), supplemented by direct-to-consumer sales of beer and branded merchandise at brewery visitor centers and through the online Damm Shop. Its core customer segment is adult consumers of legal drinking age, served horizontally rather than by vertical or enterprise account. Geographic footprint is concentrated in Spain (with particular strength in Catalonia) and extends to Portugal, the United Kingdom, and other international markets.

Go-to-market is content- and event-driven: high-production advertising films (e.g., "Summer '78," "Cyrano," "Alex & Julia," "La Vida Nuestra"), sports sponsorships (football and golf), music and cultural festival partnerships, a Mediterranean lifestyle content platform ("The Guide"), and active social media presence across Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, and Spotify. In 2026 the brand marked its 150th anniversary through flagship events including the 49th Costa Brava Trophy football match (Arsenal FC vs. Girona FC) and title sponsorship of the DP World Tour Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship golf tournament.

Estrella Damm firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Estrella Damm
Legal name
SA DAMM
Website
https://estrelladamm.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1876
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Short description
Estrella Damm is a Mediterranean lager beer, brewed in Barcelona to an original 1876 recipe and owned by Spanish brewery SA DAMM, sold to adult consumers via retail, hospitality, and direct channels across Spain, Portugal, and the UK.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Estrella Damm industry classification

Industry
Product category
Beer / Alcoholic Beverages
NAICS
Breweries (31212), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)
SIC
Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080)
akta.pro primary industry
Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)
akta.pro secondary industries
Alcoholic Beverage Brand Owners & Holding Companies (Multi-category Portfolios) (CRADAIAL), Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB)

Keywords

  • Mediterranean lager beer
  • Craft brewing
  • Beer distribution
  • Brewery experiences
  • Premium beer brand

Where Estrella Damm is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Barcelona
HQ country
Spain
HQ region
Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

Estrella Damm business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Beer Sales: Estrella Damm generates revenue primarily through the sale of its Mediterranean beer to consumers via retail distribution (supermarkets, convenience stores, bars, restaurants) and direct sales at brewery visitor centers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Estrella Damm product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Estrella Damm produces and sells a Mediterranean lager beer brewed in Barcelona, Spain, following the original 1876 recipe by August K. Damm using 100% natural ingredients. The company distributes its beer through retail, hospitality, and HoReCa channels in Spain and select international markets, while operating brewery visitor centers offering tours, tastings, and branded merchandise at its Antigua Fábrica and El Prat Brewery locations.

Product overview

Estrella Damm is a single-product consumer brand focused on Mediterranean lager beer. The brand is part of S.A. DAMM, a beer company founded in 1876. The main product offering is Estrella Damm beer, supported by brand experiences including advertising films, sustainability initiatives, and the La Guía (The Guide) Mediterranean lifestyle platform. The company offers brewery visits at two locations: the Old Brewery (Antigua Fábrica) in Barcelona and El Prat Brewery in Barcelona.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Estrella Damm Mediterranean Beer Estrella Damm is a Mediterranean lager beer brewed by S.A. DAMM in Barcelona using 100% natural ingredients following the original 1876 recipe by August K. Damm. It is sold to adult consumers through retail, hospitality, and HoReCa channels in Spain and select international markets.

Companies that use Estrella Damm

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Estrella Damm technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Estrella Damm partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • Arsenal FCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Arsenal FC participated as the opponent in the 49th Costa Brava Trophy – Estrella Damm's 150th Anniversary football match on August 1st at Montilivi Stadium in Girona, Spain. The London-based club, led by Mikel Arteta, arrived as the current Premier League champion and UEFA Champions League runner-up.
  • Girona FCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Girona FC hosted the 49th Costa Brava Trophy – Estrella Damm's 150th Anniversary on August 1st at Montilivi Stadium. The match served as Girona's official first-team presentation to fans for the upcoming season, featuring Arsenal FC as the opponent.
  • DP World TourcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 May 2026Estrella Damm was the title sponsor of the Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship 2026, a DP World Tour golf tournament held in Barcelona where 22-year-old South African golfer Yurav Premlall achieved a maiden victory by 14 strokes.
  • Sónar FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstrella Damm maintains promotional partnerships with Sónar Festival as part of its cultural and lifestyle event sponsorship portfolio.
  • Mallorca Live FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstrella Damm has promotional partnerships with Mallorca Live Festival as part of its cultural and lifestyle event sponsorship portfolio.
  • OceanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOceana is an international marine conservation organization featured in Estrella Damm's 'The Guide' Mediterranean platform. Founded in 2001, Oceana works on protecting Mediterranean marine ecosystems, with projects highlighting the vulnerability and biodiversity of Mediterranean seabeds.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Estrella Damm competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Peroni Nastro Azzurro: Italian premium lager with Mediterranean lifestyle branding and strong UK presence; competes with Estrella Damm for the same Mediterranean-premium positioning in international markets, particularly the UK and US.
  • Birra Moretti: Italian premium lager from HEINEKEN Italy, positioned around Mediterranean heritage and brewing tradition; the closest Mediterranean lifestyle analog to Estrella Damm and a natural competitor in international markets.
  • Mahou San Miguel: Spain's largest domestic brewer and Estrella Damm's primary direct competitor across retail and HoReCa channels; both compete on heritage branding, sports sponsorships, and premium lager positioning in the Spanish market.
  • Voll-Damm: Premium double-malt lager from parent company SA DAMM, directly competing with Estrella Damm in the Spanish premium segment and sharing distribution and brewery infrastructure.
  • Cervezas Alhambra: Spanish regional lager owned by Mahou San Miguel, positioned around Andalusian heritage; competes with Estrella Damm in regional Spanish markets and similar premium-occasions positioning.
  • Estrella Galicia: Spanish heritage lager brand from Hijos de Rivera, competing head-to-head with Estrella Damm in Spanish retail, hospitality, and sports sponsorship (notably basketball and football); both brands share a regional-brewery origin story and similar premium positioning.
  • Cruzcampo (Heineken Spain): Heineken-owned Spanish lager brand with strong Andalusian heritage; competes directly with Estrella Damm on Spanish retail shelves and in HoReCa, leveraging Heineken's global scale for distribution and marketing.
  • San Miguel (Spain/Philippines): Spanish-origin premium lager now operated internationally by Mahou San Miguel in Spain; competes with Estrella Damm in both domestic Spanish and international on-premise channels.

Broad incumbents

  • Heineken: Global brewing incumbent with deep presence in Spain through Cruzcampo and El Águila; competes with Estrella Damm on lager category leadership, international distribution, and sports sponsorship scale.

Emerging players

  • Ambar: Spanish craft brewer from Zaragoza with expanding product range; represents the emerging craft/premium segment that increasingly competes with Estrella Damm for younger and on-trade consumers in Spain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Estrella Damm social profiles

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Estrella Damm financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Estrella Damm leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Estrella Damm funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Estrella Damm M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Estrella Damm

What does Estrella Damm do?

Estrella Damm produces and sells a Mediterranean lager beer brewed in Barcelona, Spain, following the original 1876 recipe by August K. Damm using 100% natural ingredients. The company distributes its beer through retail, hospitality, and HoReCa channels in Spain and select international markets, while operating brewery visitor centers offering tours, tastings, and branded merchandise at its Antigua Fábrica and El Prat Brewery locations.

Is Estrella Damm a public or private company?

Estrella Damm is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.

When was Estrella Damm founded?

Estrella Damm was founded in 1876. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is Estrella Damm based?

Estrella Damm is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, in the Europe region.

How does Estrella Damm make money?

One revenue line is on record: beer Sales.

Who are Estrella Damm's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Birra Moretti, Mahou San Miguel, Voll-Damm, Cervezas Alhambra, Estrella Galicia, Cruzcampo (Heineken Spain) and San Miguel (Spain/Philippines). Heineken is listed as a broad incumbent. Ambar is listed as an emerging player.

Does Estrella Damm have an API?

No public API is recorded for Estrella Damm.

What industry is Estrella Damm in?

Estrella Damm's product category is Beer / Alcoholic Beverages. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADAIAA, Beer Brewing & Brands, with a secondary code of CRADAIAL, Alcoholic Beverage Brand Owners & Holding Companies (Multi-category Portfolios). Its NAICS code is 31212 and its SIC code is 2082.

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Live signals
EleconomistaEstrella Damm, única cerveza de España que obtiene la máxima distinción en los Great Taste AwardsEstrella Damm received three stars at the Great Taste Awards 2026, the highest distinction, making it the only Spanish beer to win this award. The Guild of Fine Food's competition awards three stars to only 2% of over 15,000 entries. The lager, made since 1876, has a history of international recognitions, including 16 in 2025.The IndependentBritain faces shortage of popular ale weeks after it was sold to Spanish beer giantPubs in Britain are facing shortages of Old Speckled Hen weeks after the ale brand was sold by Greene King to Spanish beer giant Estrella Damm earlier this month. The transfer of the beers into Estrella Damm's supply network caused temporary distribution problems, compounded by hot weather and the football World Cup. The company stated the transition is now "broadly complete" and supplies should resume shortly, with both firms working together to minimise the impact.EleconomistaEstrella Damm, la cerveza más premiada de EspañaEstrella Damm was named Spain's most awarded beer of 2025 after receiving 16 international accolades at major brewing competitions, including the maximum 100/100 Gold score at the World Beer Challenge and the International Lager Country Winner title at the World Beer Awards. The Barcelona-based brewery, founded in 1876, achieved nine gold medals, four silver medals, one bronze, and two special recognitions across competitions including the European Beer Challenge, Asia Beer Challenge, and Monde Selection. The company is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year with its Mediterranean-style lager made from natural ingredients.YahooArsenal FC, opponent in the 49th Costa Brava Trophy – Estrella Damm’s 150th AnniversaryArsenal FC will face Girona FC in the 49th Costa Brava Trophy – Estrella Damm's 150th Anniversary on August 1st at Montilivi Stadium in Girona, Spain. The London-based club, led by Mikel Arteta, arrives as the current Premier League champion and UEFA Champions League runner-up, presenting a high-level challenge for the host team. The match will serve as Girona's official first-team presentation to fans for the upcoming season.YahooSouth African, 22, nearly equals Tiger Woods' record winning margin in maiden DP World Tour victorySouth African golfer Yurav Premlall, 22, captured his first DP World Tour title by winning the Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship 2026 in Barcelona by a commanding 14 strokes, finishing at 28 under par through rounds of 64-63-63. The victory fell just one shot short of tying Tiger Woods' record 15-shot winning margin at the 2000 U.S. Open. Premlall, who entered the tournament ranked No. 598 in the world rankings, had previously won on the Sunshine Tour including the 2024 Vodacom Origins of Golf and was competing on Category 18 membership obtained through DPWT Q-School.PR NewswireLeonor Espinosa vence prêmio Estrella Damm Chefs' Choice AwardChef Leonor Espinosa of restaurant Leo in Bogotá, Colombia, was awarded the Estrella Damm Chefs' Choice Award 2020, decided by peers on the Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2020 list, recognizing her leadership and inspiring work in hospitality. Espinosa, who previously won Latin America's Best Female Chef Award in 2017, is noted for reviving Colombian culinary traditions through her 'ciclo-bioma' menu concept and for promoting cultural development in indigenous, Afro-descendant, and rural communities via her nonprofit FunLeo. The award is part of a series of special prizes announced ahead of the Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2020 list, scheduled for release on December 3.PR NewswireLeonor Espinosa es galardonada con el Estrella Damm Chefs' Choice AwardLeonor Espinosa, chef of Leo restaurant in Bogotá, Colombia, has been named the 2020 winner of the Estrella Damm Chefs' Choice Award, voted on by chefs from Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2020 list. The award recognizes her pioneering work reviving Colombian culinary traditions and her use of gastronomy to promote cultural and social development in indigenous, Afro-descendant, and rural communities. The accolade is one of several special awards announced ahead of the virtual unveiling of Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2020 list on December 3.