Naparbier

If you come from Germany, the local beer culture is nothing special. We know beer gardens, inns and pubs and are not surprised that the year is peppered with beer-related events such as bock beer tappings, church fairs and other festivals. In some regions of Germany, almost every village has its own brewery and the selection of hand-brewed, down-to-earth and traditional beers is almost endless. What seems normal to us is a small sensation for people from other countries. Juan Roríguez, founder of Naparbier from Spain, was shocked when he discovered the rich diversity and beer culture treasure of Germany and was so inspired by it that he started brewing and eventually founded his own brewery.

A beer-filled way out of the crisis

Before Juan became the head of his own brewery, he was already brewing beer. At home in his kitchen, the beer enthusiast experimented and cooked up the odd delicious brew with the help of his friend and colleague Alex Schmidt. Because Juan has family in Germany, he visited the country again and again and fell in love with the beer scene there. When he lost his job in the midst of the economic crisis, the plan was set: together with colleagues who were also laid off, Juan founded his label Naparbier in 2009. There were hardly any breweries in the Pamplona area at the time, so sales went quite well. With the help of some big names in the craft beer business, Naparbier put out feelers and made a name for itself worldwide.

All beginnings are difficult

Despite all the help and the sparse brewery density in Spain, the start was no picnic: the budget was extremely limited and the search for machines, brew kettles, raw materials, etc. was more difficult than expected. Some things had to be sent from Germany and the battle with the authorities was not easy either. It took eight months for Naparbier to get all the permits and equipment together. And even then, the brewers occasionally reached their limits. Global competition was fierce and the Spanish beer market complicated. Nevertheless, the Naparbier team stayed on the ball and fought their way to the top with outstanding beers, perseverance and a great passion for good beer. The beer rating website ratebeer.com has already named the brewery the best brewery in Spain several times and Juan now has brewer friends all over the world with whom he collaborates. The mutual exchange of experiences, recipes and ingredients is an important part of the craft beer culture and helps small, young breweries in particular to gain a foothold in the scene. Today Naparbier is established and we can offer you the wonderful beers from Juan and his team here.