One of the most popular drinks all over the world is beer. It perfectly quenches thirst in hot weather and allows you to feel a surge of warmth during the cold season. This drink is present at meetings of friends and is taken with them on picnics. It is difficult to imagine any entertainment event without beer. That is why experts annually announce a list of the most delicious beers. The rating of this drink is based not only on the opinion of professional tasters. Reviews from lovers of this drink are also taken into account.
Westvleteren XII – the most delicious beer in the world
Westvleteren XII was recognized as the most delicious beer in 2016. It is produced in Belgium in the monastery of St. Sixtus of the same name. The brand of this beer has long been in great demand among consumers, but the Westvleteren XII variety exceeded all expectations. The drink amazes with its unique taste, in which you can feel:
- nice bitter jam;
- caramel;
- chocolate;
- delicious aftertaste.
You can only buy Westvleteren XII beer at the abbey or try it at a local restaurant. But even when you get to the monastery, it’s not always possible to buy a drink. It is produced in limited quantities, which does not meet the huge demand. One customer can only purchase a certain number of bottles of the drink. Fist fights often occur near the place where beer is sold. The monks are not going to expand production. According to them, they make beer to live, and do not live to make beer.
Second place on the list delicious beer went to the Belgian variety Cuvée Armand & Gaston. It is produced by 3 Fonteinen, located in the town of Bercels, located near Brussels. The delightful aroma of the drink is striking, in which the following notes are heard:
- white grapes;
- tree;
- lemon;
- green apple.
Beer Cuvée Armand & Gaston has a wonderful rich taste, pleasant warm honey shade, abundant white foam, high carbonation. The manufacturer warns that you need to be careful when opening a bottle of drink so as not to be injured by the flying cork.
The American variety Dark Lord Imperial Stout took third place. It is produced at Three Floyds Brewing in Hammond, Indiana. You can only enjoy this drink at certain times, since it is produced only once a year. The following ingredients are used to make the drink:
- roasted malt;
- coffee;
- vanilla;
- dark Indian sugar.
Thanks to this, Dark Lord Imperial Stout beer has a very pleasant taste, which perfectly combines the sweetness and bitterness of chocolate. The drink has a pleasant rich purple-black color.
It is impossible to imagine our list without the American variety Pliny the Younger, produced by Russian River, which is located in Santa Rosa, California. The drink is loved by consumers due to its rich taste and pleasant aroma, which combines delicate notes of tropical fruits and a slight smell of pine resin. The beer has a dark golden color with white and persistent foam. Although there is alcohol in beer, it is practically not noticeable in its mild taste.
Lambic d'Aunis
Fifth position goes to another Belgian variety, Lambic d’Aunis. The drink is produced at the Cantillon brewery located in Brussels. It was first presented to the public in 2010 as a test batch. Grapes grown on plantations in France were used in the production of beer. Beer lovers liked the drink so much that they began to produce it according to this recipe all the time. This beer has a red-pink hue, low carbonation and does not foam very much. It has a pleasant fruity aroma and rich sour taste.
Lambic d'Aunis
Produced by the Swiss company Närke Kulturbryggeri in Örebro County, this beer comes in at number six on our list. This delicious drink has a dark, almost black color and rich brown foam. Beer lovers liked it due to its very pleasant rich taste, in which the presence of chocolate and dried fruits is felt. The drink has an extremely pleasant rich aroma, in which light notes of oak, bourbon, raspberry and honey are recognizable.
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The American variety Song of Jo took seventh place. It is produced at the Hill Farmstead brewery, which is located in Greensboro Bend, Vermont. Light beer is loved by fans of this drink due to its delicious taste, in which the presence of bread, cookies and herbal hops is felt. It has a yellow tint and a small white foam. Its aroma has pleasant fruity notes.
Mornin' Delight
Another American beer, Mornin “Delight,” produced at the Toppling Goliath brewery in Decorah, Iowa, is very tasty. The drink has a pleasant dark, almost black tint and a stable medium beige foam. Its bittersweet taste reveals the presence of chocolate and strong coffee, maple syrup and vanilla. The beer has a very pleasant rich aroma.
Mornin' Delight
Ninth place in the ranking went to the English drink DIPA V3, which is produced at the Cloudwater brewery in Manchester. It has a cloudy golden hue and a very pleasant taste, in which the sweetness of citrus is initially felt, which is replaced by a slight bitterness of the zest. There is a dampness in the aroma, which does not spoil the drink at all, as well as delicate and sweet tangerine notes.
In Russia, the most delicious beer is considered to be the Khamovniki “Munchenskoe” beer, which is produced at a brewery in Moscow. The drink has a simply delicious taste, in which the presence of caramel, almonds and a slight bitterness of hops is felt. A medium carbonation beer has a clear amber hue and a creamy head. The aroma of the drink is very pleasant, in which you can distinguish refreshing floral and caramel notes.
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On Russian market The vast majority of beer is represented by products of brewing giants, and only a small part of the drink is produced by home or craft brewers. Fans of this fermentation product can argue for hours about their preferences, discussing which brands of beer are the most delicious and aromatic. Some prefer light, others unfiltered, and still others dark. But all beer lovers are united by the basic requirement for the drink - it must be of high quality.
Features of choosing quality beer
Quality is an indicator that the product was manufactured in accordance with regulatory documentation, good raw materials were used, technology and sanitation requirements were met to the smallest detail. Any violation of these points leads to damage to the product.
But the common consumer is more interested in another aspect: whether beer tastes good or not. It may not recognize subtle changes in pH levels or insufficient fermentation rates, but excessive bitterness, sour taste or an unpleasant odor will be immediately felt by the amateur.
The bottle is a mystery to the consumer. It is impossible to know its taste without opening the bottle and trying it. But you can get an idea of the quality of the foam by studying the information on the label:
- The variety indicated on the bottle will give a basic idea about the drink. The lager is light, clear and refreshing with a clean aroma of noble hops. Ale - with a rich aroma of esters and citruses, pronounced hop bitterness. Stout is dark, thick and sweet.
- The bottling date indicates the freshness of the product. The fresher the better. Oxidation processes begin in the drink from the moment of bottling. Therefore, during storage, the taste and aroma of the product change for the worse.
- List of ingredients. Standard set of water, malt different varieties, hops and yeast can be supplemented with other raw materials. Rice, corn, and molasses are added to the recipe to reduce the cost, but do not spoil the taste. Preservatives, artificial flavors and colors are considered undesirable ingredients.
- The volume fraction of alcohol is an aspect that many understand. The most popular transnational lager has an alcohol content of 5-6%. There are strong varieties in which the alcohol level can be up to 15-20% vol. In a non-alcoholic product this figure is close to zero.
- Dry matter content, or extract, is the amount of sugars that remains after fermentation. The higher it is, the sweeter the beer will taste. If the extract content is less than 1-2%, then the drink can be called dry.
The majority of consumers focus on price, believing that expensive beer must be of high quality. The lower threshold for the cost of foam in Russia is 100 rubles. for 1 liter. Whatever is cheaper will be questionable. Highly priced beer is a product of marketing or import. Domestic beer is not inferior to foreign beer in quality, and its price is significantly lower. Therefore, you should not equate an expensive and a good product.
Another aspect of choosing a foamy drink: which beer is better, draft or bottled. It all comes down to bottling technology. On an automatic keg filling line, oxygen pickup is reduced to almost zero, which cannot be said about filling bottles with product. Bottled drinks have a much higher oxygen content. In the first days after bottling, the foam from the keg and the bottle will be identical, but after a month or two the difference will be obvious and not in favor of the product packaged in glass.
Top non-alcoholic beer
Non-alcoholic beer is a product that satisfies the needs of a large group of beer connoisseurs. This is your favorite taste and aroma, but without the harmful alcohol.
True connoisseurs of the foam product say that good beer cannot be non-alcoholic. Beer is made by fermenting sweet wort with yeast, and alcohol is a natural product of this process. For getting soft drink alcohol is removed by distillation or fermentation is suppressed in the early stages.
But worldwide demand for a non-alcoholic fermentation product is growing. In Russia, the demand for such a product increased by 9.5% in 2017. Among the offers on the market one can highlight expensive beer and affordable domestic analogues.
Favorite brands of non-alcoholic foamy drink are represented by the following beer brands:
- Products of the Baltika concern: Baltika 0, Carlsberg Non-Alcoholic and Zhatetsky Gus Non-Alcoholic.
- Beer from AB InBev: “Stella Artois non-alcoholic”, “Hoegaarden 0.0” and “BUD Alcohol Free”.
- "Heiniken 0.0."
Rating of the best Russian beer
Products from domestic breweries and their imported analogues are presented on the shelves of Russian stores. A rating of the most popular beer brands in Russia was compiled, presented at various prices.
- Efes Golden Mine Beer.
- Heineken "Three Bears"
- “Zhigulevskoe beer” “Zhigulevskoe”.
- Efes "The Old Miller".
- "Baltika" "Baltika Classic".
- Efes "Velkopopovets goat".
- "Moscow Brewing Company" "Khamovniki".
- Calsberg "Zatetsky goose".
- AB InBev "Lowenbrau".
- Efes "Golden Barrel".
The best foam, the price of which is 70-100 rubles:
- Heineken "Edelweiss".
- "Moscow Brewing Company" "Oettinger".
- Heineken Guinness.
- AB InBev "Hoegaarden".
- "Baltika" "Warsteiner".
Rating of the best foreign beer
The leaders in this list are US brewers, who occupy 73 places out of 100 possible. Common brands include:
- Hill Farmstead.
- Firestone Walker.
- Russian River.
- Toppling Goliath.
- Cycle Brewing.
- Funky Buddha.
- Prairie Artisan Ales.
- Side Project Brewing.
Belgian brewers were inferior in popularity to their American colleagues and were represented by the following brands:
- Bokkereyder.
- Cantillon.
- No Anker.
- Brasserie Rochefort.
- Westvleteren.
- Cloudwater.
- Northern Monk.
- Old Chimneys.
- Thornbridge.
The top list also included the Swedes (Omnipollo), the Danes (Mikkeller), the Norwegians (Lervig Aktiebryggeri), the Italians (Le Baladin), the Spaniards (Nómada Brewing), the Poles (Browar Artezan) and the Greeks (Seven Island Brewery).
The most expensive beer in the world is served in the Bierdrome bar in London and is called Vielle Bon Secours. A 12 liter bottle costs about $1000.
Features of correct use of the drink
You can argue for a long time about which beer is better to drink, but ruin even the most delicious product incorrect delivery.
Each type of foam has its own tasting temperature. The shape of the glasses matters, as it helps reveal the taste and aroma of the drink.
Light lagers should be drunk chilled to +7...+10⁰С, dark and amber lagers, as well as pale ales - to +10...+13⁰С, and stouts or dark ales open best at +13...+16⁰С.
A pint glass is suitable for British-style ales, a tall thin glass for a German pilsner. Czech dark lager is drunk from small “pot-bellied” mugs, and German wheat weisse is drunk from tulip-shaped glasses. Oktoberfests are poured into liter mugs - masses, and Belgian ales - into small stemmed glasses.
The glasses are thoroughly washed with an odorless product and wiped dry with a clean towel. The cooled product is poured down the side of the glass in a thin stream to form a foamy head 2 fingers high. You should drink the liquid slowly, feeling the aroma.
Residents of Russia annually consume millions of liters of various types of beer. Due to the huge variety of brands, it is simply impossible to choose the best one in terms of taste and quality. But knowing the criteria that determine beer quality, you can make a rating best beer Russia. Undoubtedly the most best quality belongs to natural beer drink. The compiled rating is based on the effectiveness of control procurement activities and the purchasing preferences of the Russian population.
Natural, high-quality beer differs in a number of characteristics:
- foam consistency,
- color index,
- aroma,
- taste qualities.
The foam of natural beer should be dense white and remain on the sides of the glass. High-quality light varieties should not have any foreign matter and must be characterized by a certain transparency and shine; in dark varieties, dullness, lack of shine, and a brownish tint are possible. The aroma of real beer should contain notes of hops and freshness. In terms of taste: light beer displays the bitter aftertaste of hops, while dark beer displays sweetness.
10. "Goat"
An example of a classic light beer that is easy to drink and has a pleasant taste, delicate bitterness combined with caramel notes of malt. It has a delicate aroma and a golden hue.
9. “Afanasy Homemade”
Real live, filtered, not pasteurized. It has a dark brown color with a ruby tint and medium-grained, creamy foam, a delicate aroma. Production - Russia.
8. “Baltika No. 6”
Russia, having a dark brown color with a reddish tint. The foam has a creamy, brownish color structure. Has a strong damp smell. The taste contains notes of caramel, coffee, prunes, and burnt sugar.
7. "Ochakovo"
Russian light, filtered, pasteurized, with a subtle hop aroma and yellow color.
6. “Special” Zhigulevskoe
Belarus, having a low density and pleasant bitterness of hops, light in color.
5. "Yuzberg"
Russian light, characterized by persistent foam, weak malt aroma and mild grain taste.
4. “Baltika No. 3”
Russia, transparent golden color with persistent foam, has a rich malt taste with bitterness and hop aroma.
3. “Russian Imperial Stout”
A special type of Russian dark beer, which has a rich taste of grain and roasted malt with notes of dried fruit. The color is close to charcoal, the foam has a brown tint, and is very dense.
2. "Shaggy Bumblebee"
1. “Athanasius” Porter
Dense, rich, filtered, pasteurized, dark in color with hop bitterness and the aftertaste of classic varieties, produced in Russia.
To summarize, we can say that only the ability to distinguish a high-quality beer drink from a counterfeit based on its main characteristics will help the consumer get true pleasure from drinking first-class real beer.
Today I want to tell you about the TOP 20 most the best varieties beer in the world, which were carefully selected from a huge number of applicants. Yes, friends, you should try these varieties of the favorite drink of millions of people at least once in your life;) Read on.
20. Russian Imperial Stout from Stone Brewing
Another beer from a brewery in Kalamazoo. It was rated 4,229 stars by RateBeer experts.
Hopslam Ale is brewed with six different varieties of hops and has floral and grapefruit notes.
17. Kriek
This is cooked by traditional recipe beer (a fruity lambic fermented with sour cherries) comes from Bercel (Belgium). It contains only malt, wheat, hops, water and rare Schaerbeck cherries.
Kriek beer received 4,236 stars from experts.
16. Samichlaus
Dark beer from the Hürlimann brewery (Zurich, Switzerland). This is one of the strongest varieties - 14% alcohol. It is brewed only once a year on December 6th and only in one of the castles in Upper Austria. The beer is then aged for ten months and bottled.
Experts rated Samichlaus 4,239 stars.
15. Fred from the Wood
Another Russian Imperial Stout, this time from the Surly Brewery (Minnesota) - a dark drink with a chocolate flavor and 9.8% ABV. It is brewed once a year in October.
4,254 stars.
12. Extra 8
Extra 8 beer is sold in dark brown bottles without a label and with a blue cap. This Belgian strong ale is brewed by the monks of the Cistercian order from the monastery of St. Sixtus (Westvleteren, Belgium). It can be purchased in limited quantities and only in this monastery.
4,267 stars.
11.Supplication
Supplication beer is brewed at the Russian River Brewery (California). This sour ale ferments for 12 months in Pinot Noir wine barrels with cherries. The result is a tart, complex flavor.
4,275 stars.
10. Adam
Another brainchild of the Hair of the Dog brewery (Portland, Oregon). This beer is a recreated historical variety that was once brewed in Dortmund (Germany).
4,277 stars.
9. Bourbon County Stout
Bourbon County Stout is brewed in Chicago at Goose Island Brewery and aged for two years in 18-year-old bourbon barrels. It has a muted chocolate flavor and a strength of 13%.
4,283 stars.
8. Temptation
Sour pale ale from the Russian River brewery (California). To obtain the characteristic tart flavor, the ale is aged for 9 to 15 months in Chardonnay barrels.
4,284 stars.
7. Pliny the Elder
Another ale from the Russian River brewery has become legendary thanks to its amazingly balanced taste. Its aroma contains notes of citrus and pine.
4,289 stars.
6. Kentucky Breakfast Stout
The brainchild of Founders Brewing (Michigan) received 4.29 stars from RateBeer.
Kentucky Breakfast Stout is brewed with coffee and chocolate and then aged in bourbon barrels to achieve a very rich, thick flavor.
5. Dreadnaught Imperial IPA
Speedway Stout, 12% ABV, is brewed at AleSmith (California) with coffee.
4,372 stars.
2. Russian imperial stout Dark Lord
One of Three Floyds Brewing's most famous beers is brewed with coffee, black treacle and honey. It can only be purchased on the last Saturday of April. Since the quantity of beer is limited (6,000 bottles), those wishing to try it purchase specially printed tickets in advance.
4,279 stars.
And finally, first place according to experts on the RateBeer website: 12
Beer 12 is brewed by monks of the Cistercian order from the monastery of St. Sixtus (Westvleteren, Belgium). Once a week you can buy it at the monastery gates. There are no labels on it, just a simple yellow cap.
Beer contains only yeast, malt, sugar, caramel and water. Nothing else.
Expert rating: 4,499 stars.
Russians drink up to a million liters every year different varieties beer. Due to the availability of a large number of brands, it is difficult to choose the best beer in terms of quality and taste. But based on the criteria that determine quality, it is possible to make a rating of the best beer drink in Russia.
Natural beer is considered the best. You can make a rating based on the results of test purchases and the purchasing preferences of Russians.
Natural beer has the following characteristics:
foam;
color index;
aroma;
taste quality.
The foam of natural beer should be white and remain on the sides of the glass. High-quality light beer should not have any foreign matter. It is characterized by a certain transparency and shine. In dark beers there is a dullness and no shine. This beer has a brownish tint.
The aroma of real beer should contain hops and freshness. Taking into account the taste qualities, light beer has a bitter aftertaste of hops, and dark beer has a sweet aftertaste. But each buyer has his own requirements for beer.
The TOP 10 most delicious beer drinks in Russia include:
10. "Goat"
This classic beer is easy to drink and has a pleasant taste with a gentle bitterness that blends easily with the caramel notes of the malt. The beer has a delicate aroma and a golden hue.
This bottom-fermented beer has been produced in the Czech Republic since 1874. Currently it is produced under license in Russia and other European countries. The product is available in glass bottles of 0.5 and 0.7 l, as well as in aluminum cans of 0.5 l.
Types of beer:
Svetly;
Medium;
Premium;
Cerny.
9. “Afanasy Homemade”
This is a filtered and live beer that is not pasteurized. It has a dark brown color with a creamy foam and a subtle aroma. “Afanasy Homemade” is sold on tap or in bottles.
This is a variation of "Live Beer". Filtered beer can be stored for up to 17 days. Ricey aroma, white foam, light taste, slightly dry sourness - a plus of Afanasy Domashny.
8. “Baltika No. 6”
This Russian beer is dark brown in color with a red tint. The foam has a creamy, brownish color with a strong damp smell. In the taste you can feel notes of coffee, caramel, prunes, burnt sugar.
Since 2008, “Baltika No. 6 Porter” and “Baltika No. 8 Wheat” have been combined into one series – “Baltika Favorites”. This new look beer has an original combination. It is brewed with high quality ingredients. Due to its good taste, you can drink it in large quantities without rushing.
Dark beer is brewed the same way English recipes from reputable hop varieties and according to a special recipe. Unlike Baltika 6, Baltika 8 has thick dense foam, a soft fruity aroma and a slight sweetness. Since March 2009, the “Baltika Favorites” series has also included “Baltika No. 4 Original”.
7. "Ochakovo"
This is a light filtered beer that goes through a pasteurization process. A subtle hop aroma and pleasant yellow color are the main characteristics of the drink. Beer "Ochakovo" is considered a well-known brand that has been produced for more than 20 years. The drink is produced according to classical technology using natural raw materials.
The Ochakovo brand appeared back in 1993. It was bottled in 0.5 liter and 0.33 liter glass bottles. This beer was available to many residents of the Russian Federation, and it was of high quality.
Since 1994, the manufacturer began bottling beer in plastic packaging that is convenient for use. The brand is considered one of the most popular drinks in Moscow.
Beer is often purchased before football matches.
A long shelf life is ensured by compliance with technological production conditions, long exposure, and sterile and multi-stage filtration technology. Each type of beer is brewed separately using specific recipes.
6. “Special” Zhigulevskoe
This is a Belarusian beer that has low density and unpleasant hop bitterness with a light color. This is a popular beer brand that is in great demand among the Soviet era.
Low density and pleasant hop bitterness appeal to many beer lovers. Compound:
water;
brewing light barley malt;
malting barley;
sugar;
granulated hops;
hop products.
The volume fraction of alcohol is 4.0% of the turnover. Density is 11%. Energy value product – 42 kcal. Beer is produced in the following containers:
in 0.5 liter glass bottles with a shelf life of 120 days;
in PET – 1.5 liter bottles with a shelf life of up to 90 days.
5. "Yuzberg"
On the 5th position of the rating is Yuzberg beer - this is a light drink with persistent foam, a weak malt aroma and a mild grain taste. Beer of this brand is characterized by a powerful banana aroma and bready taste with yeasty sourness and thick, persistent foam.
The fermentation process is carried out due to a mixed culture of top yeast and lactic acid bacteria living in symbiosis. The resulting thick taste is in great demand among beer lovers.
The aftertaste shows some hops, cloves and banana. Wheat riding beer contains natural yeast sediments. Cloudy and viscous alcoholic drink with an amber tint contains up to 2 million/ml yeast and 4.9% alcohol.
During the brewing process, 3 types of malt and 2 types of hops are used:
Weizenmalz brewing wheat malt;
Pilsner Malz brewing barley malt;
Karamel Malz brewing barley malt.
Perle and Traditional hops are also used.
4. Baltika No. 3
Baltika No. 3 beer is in 4th position. This beer has a clear golden hue with persistent foam and a rich malt flavor with bitterness and hop aroma.
3. “Russian Imperial Stout”
This is a specific type of dark beer that has a rich grain and roasted malt flavor with a hint of dried fruit. The color of the drink is similar to coal, and the foam has a brown tint. It's dense.
2. "Shaggy Bumblebee"
The author's beer “Shaggy Bumblebee” is in 2nd position in the rating. This brand is characterized by a sweetish floral aroma, with notes of caramel and herbs. The taste is soft and pleasant, which allows you to drink it in large quantities. The aftertaste reveals fruit and toffee. The color is brown with a reddish tint.
1. “Athanasius” Porter
The first position is occupied by the manufacturer “Afanasy” Porter. Pasteurized, densely flavored and filtered beer has a dark hue and a flammable hop aroma. The aftertaste is classic.