Hijos de Rivera Brewery

Hijos de Rivera, S.A.1 is a Spanish brewery founded in 1906 in the city of A Coruña, Galicia. The main brand is Estrella Galicia, a 5.5% abv pale lager.[2]

Hijos de Rivera, S.A.
Sociedad Anónima
IndustryBeverages
FoundedA Coruña, Galicia (January 1, 1906 (1906-01-01))
FounderJosé María Rivera Corral
HeadquartersA Coruña, Spain
Key people
Ignacio Rivera, Director-General
ProductsBeers, soft drinks
ServicesDistribution
Revenue400,000,000 euro[1] (2016) 
Websitewww.corporacionhijosderivera.com

History

The company's origins date back to 1906 when José María Rivera Corral established La Estrella de Galicia brewery in the city of A Coruña.

In 2006, the company celebrated its centenary in the company of King Juan Carlos. A beer named 1906 Reserva Especial was launched to commemorate the occasion. In 2017, the company purchased a 32% stake in Carlow Brewing Company, an Irish-based brewery.[3]

Brands
Tanker truck of Estrella Galicia Cerveza de Bodega
Estrella Galicia Cerveza Especial.
  • Estrella Galicia Cerveza de Bodega (no pasteurization)
  • Estrella Galicia Cerveza Especial
  • Estrella Galicia Cerveza Especial Sin Gluten (no gluten)
  • Estrella Galicia 0,0 (no alcohol)
  • La Estrella de Galicia
  • Estrella de Navidad[4]
  • Shandy Estrella Galicia (with lemon)
  • 1906 Reserva Especial
  • 1906 Red Vintage
  • 1906 Black Coupage
  • Agua de Cabreiroa
  • Agua de Cuevas
  • Agua Fontarel
  • Sidra Maeloc

Notes
1.^ Sons of Rivera

References
  1. http://www.eleconomista.es/distribucion/noticias/8256741/03/17/Economia-Hijos-de-Rivera-Estrella-Galicia-bate-su-record-al-superar-los-400-millones-de-facturacion-en-2016.html.
  2. "Spanish Brewery Taps Ross Systems' ERP Applications to Integrate Back-Office Processes and Support Growth Initiatives - Technology News - redOrbit". www.redorbit.com. Retrieved 2009-07-02.
  3. Taylor, Charlie. "Spanish beer company takes 32% stake in O'Hara's parent". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
  4. "Hijos de Rivera". www.ratebeer.com. Retrieved 2009-07-02.
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