What's a good beer? What is the best beer in Russia? The best draft beer. Rating of beer brands The most delicious dark beer

Light beer is one of the bestsellers on the alcohol market. And if you're a beer enthusiast, you've probably tried a few lager beers to find the best one. The experts of Roskachestvo did the same. They researched 40 brands to select the highest quality brands in their price range.

As a result, the leaders of the list of the most best light beer of 2018 11 brands were recognized, which we present to your attention. Roskachestvo experts recognized as beer only the drink that was made from 80% malt and 20% unmalted products. And if the manufacturer is greedy for malt, then this is not beer, but a beer drink. With this it is better to do one of the .

The price, on average, is 84 rubles per 0.5 liter.
Fortress -4.1%.

This refreshing, light drink of the Slovak brand and Russian production has a malty aroma, but the hops are slightly felt. It is easy to drink and is great for friendly gatherings with salty snacks and fish.

However, many beer lovers complain that the taste of Zlaty Bazant is almost not pronounced and is associated with “something gray”. At the same time, this beer is drunk easily and alcohol is not felt, so you can get carried away and overdo it with a dose.

The price is 107 rubles.
Fortress - 5.4%.

The beer brainchild of the German brand is made in accordance with the Beer Purity Law of 1516. And the brand itself was founded back in 1383. Curiously, Löwenbräu is one of the few breweries eligible to participate in the most popular Oktoberfest beer festival,

Löwenbräu beer has a hoppy aroma with a slight acidity, and a pleasant taste with a slight bitterness. The aftertaste is also bitter and quite long.

9. Fax

The price is 90 rubles.
Fortress -4.9%.

An inexpensive drink for connoisseurs of foamy drinks has a golden yellow hue, and a pronounced taste with a hop aroma and a strong but pleasant bitterness. The head of this lager is lush, but disappears quickly.

Faxe is produced by the Moscow Brewing Company under license from the Danish brand.

The price is 70 rubles.
Fortress - 5%.

At the beginning of July of this year, Roskachestvo already tested the light Krušovice, comparing beer brewed in Russia and in the Czech Republic. It turned out that the quality of products has a very slight difference, despite the difference in price. The domestic Krušovice is bottled in St. Petersburg and production is connected with the Czech brand only by a license to release the product.

This beer has a solid classic taste, in which natural hops and a pleasant light bitterness are felt. The foam is lush and does not disappear immediately, like many other manufacturers.

Czech-made lager is more expensive - from 150 rubles.

The price is 66 rubles.
Fortress - 5%.

For those who are just discovering the light beer Bavaria is a good choice. Of course, it is not as good as German varieties, but quite good, with dense foam and pronounced bitterness.

This beer is not boring and its aftertaste does not stay in the mouth for a long time. It is refreshing and well suited for the summer season, for barbecues and good mood.

The price is 161 rubles.
Fortress - 5%.

The only imported product in the ranking of the highest quality and most delicious beer in 2018. This Czech lager is distinguished by a rich amber color, abundant foam and a soft and delicate taste, which does not feel a fortress, but feels bitterness. It is best to drink Krušovice Imperial chilled, then it tastes best.

The price is 44 rubles.
Fortress - 4.7%.

High-quality and inexpensive beer foams well, does not taste bitter and goes well with salty snacks. It perfectly quenches thirst, and to fully appreciate the taste of the Three Bears, drink the drink in small sips. Alcohol in beer is felt, but the next morning the head does not hurt. Unless, of course, you don’t drink several cans at a time and don’t even drink it.

The price is 127 rubles.
Fortress - 4.8%.

The popular pale lager has a short shelf life, which indicates the absence of preservatives in the composition. This beer foams well, has a rich taste without bitterness and a fresh, light aroma with subtle hints of hops.

But alcohol in Stella Artois is not felt and you can easily drink more than you need.

The price is 76 rubles.
Fortress - 5%.

Top 3 of the best Russian-made beer opens with Heineken, beloved by brewers for its delicate aroma and refreshing taste with a slight sourness. But not very rich, so it is excellent with snacks and other light meals. According to fans, this beer perfectly raises the appetite and, like other foamy drinks, it is best to drink it chilled. Heineken is one of the .

The price is 42 rubles.
Fortress - 4.5%.

One of the two brands of light beer, which became the best in the price category from 67 to 110 rubles per liter. This drink has an original design, and the taste is moderately bitter, and not strong. In the head, as they say, does not hit. It foams strongly, has a pleasant smell and is not inferior to many more expensive counterparts. In general, a great option if you have little money, but you want to drink good beer.

1. Amstel

The price is 67 rubles.
Fortress - 4.5%.

On the first line of the selection of the best beer according to Roskachestvo is a delicious and beautiful-looking foamy drink. It will appeal to both novice beer lovers and beer gourmets who are accustomed to beer with a balanced taste and abundant foam. Amstel has a good sense of bitterness and hops, but in moderation.

Not all brewers agreed with Roskachestvo's assessment. The Union of Brewers said that the organization made violations during the tasting and in the preparation of materials. In addition, the dissatisfaction of the brewers was caused by the decision of Roskachestvo to divide the tested products into “tasty” and “tasteless”.

Roskachestvo voiced the brands of the most delicious beer presented on the shelves of Russian stores. In total, beer of 40 well-known brands was investigated, according to the agency's website.

Most of the tested samples were produced in Russia: 12 - in Moscow and the Moscow region, 6 - in St. Petersburg, 6 more - in the Yaroslavl region, 4 - in the Kaluga region, 3 - in the Tula region, 2 each - in Nizhny Novgorod and Samara regions, as well as in Tatarstan and one more sample - in the Ivanovo region and Bashkiria. The retail price of beer purchased as part of the study varies from 67 to 260 rubles per liter. As part of the first stage of the test, timed to coincide with the 2018 World Cup, experts conducted a study of beer according to two criteria: taste properties and the amount of malt.

Rating by taste

During the tasting, not a single beer received the maximum rating from experts - 5.5 points. However, there is still a winner, and this is Amstel beer with a score of 5.167 points. Further in the "delicious" rating are Khalzan beer, rated at 5.117 points, and Bud, which received 5.1 points. Also in the top 11 in terms of organoleptic properties were drinks from such brands as Heineken, Stella Artois, Three Bears, Efes, Krušovice, Faxe and Bavaria.

Experts gave the least points in this category to the beer brands Okskoye, Gorkovskoye, Zhigulevskoye, Baltika and Sverdlovskoye.

Samples of three brands left the race: experts did not try them because of non-compliance with foam resistance standards - beer foam did not last on the surface of drinks for the declared three minutes. These are beer "Sibirskaya Korona", "Arsenalnoye" and "Samara".

Rating by amount of malt

Quality beer should contain at least 80% malt, another 20% may be unmalted products, that is, unsprouted grains of barley and other cereals. Experts say that if the manufacturer used more than 20% of such ingredients, he saved on raw materials, and the final product in this case should not be called beer.

So, the largest amount of malt was found in the beer brands Okhota, Ochakovo, Lowenbrau, Krusovice Imperial, Khamovniki, Zhiguli Barnoe, Bud, Amstel, Carlsberg and Sibirskaya Korona, which were not allowed for tasting.

But in five samples, the limiting concentration of nitrogen was exceeded - this means that the manufacturer used malt of not the best quality. Such a violation was revealed based on the results of a laboratory study of Okskoye, Gorkovskoye, Arsenalnoye, Samara and Sverdlovskoye beers.

At the same time, they note in Roskachestvo, even the cheapest samples did not contain unacceptable additives, were not made from “powders”, which means that they were not synthetic products, or simply a surrogate.

Beer has been one of the favorite drinks of mankind since ancient times. Indeed, what could be nicer than sitting on the weekend in nature with a couple of bottles of beer, seizing them with fragrant shish kebab. However, all the pleasure of the holiday can be spoiled if the quality of the beer leaves much to be desired. It is summer outside, many people regularly drink beer, so we decided to review the best brands of this drink. Before considering the products, we decided to tell you a little about the rules for choosing beer so that you definitely like it.

In general, manufacturers, and even ordinary lovers of such products, are advised to purchase draft beer. It has a number of advantages over bottled. First of all, it is stored in chrome-plated steel kegs, which are the most suitable containers for this drink. The fact is that they protect the beer from exposure to sunlight, do not have an extraneous smell or taste.

Live beer is even more preferable, since it goes on sale freshly brewed, it retains all the trace elements useful for the human body - manganese, phosphorus, potassium, iron, and also contains brewer's yeast, which contains a large amount of B vitamins. that the shelf life of such a drink is only a few days.

If there is no possibility or desire to buy draft beer, then you can give preference to a bottled or canned product. Ideally, you should purchase a drink with a minimum shelf life, as it contains a minimum amount of preservatives. Storage conditions greatly affect the quality and taste of beer, so it is advisable to purchase products that have been bottled not too long ago. In this case, even unfavorable storage conditions will not have time to adversely affect its taste.

It is undesirable to buy beer from the shelf, it is better to take it from the refrigerator, since such a drink likes coolness most of all. Beer lovers are advised to buy it in a glass bottle rather than in a can or plastic container. The can gives the beer an unpleasant aftertaste over time, and plastic is not at all suitable for storing it. In this case, the bottle should be dark so that the minimum amount of sunlight reaches the liquid. In a store, beer should be taken from the depth of the display case - in this case, the likelihood that light fell on it is much less.

When developing our rating, we relied primarily on user reviews and value for money. For each brand, we tried to collect as much information as possible, especially regarding the taste of the drink, we hope this will help you make your choice. Now let's proceed to a direct review of the types of beer available today for sale.

Price category up to 70 rubles

3. Beer Three Bears

This brand, according to user reviews, was rated "mediocre". The taste is average, the beer is produced by the Heineken brewery. The recipe was developed by the German brewer G. Ruther. The taste of the beer is quite balanced, you can feel the slight hoppy notes and bitterness from the malt in it. It is not very suitable for outdoor recreation: the beer heats up quickly, due to which the taste is significantly reduced.

Amber color, completely transparent. When opened, it does not form too much foam, the degree of carbonation is medium, because of which it will quickly exhale. Although the manufacturer does not recommend drinking it too quickly, most users note that it is better to do it quickly, as the stale drink has an unpleasant aftertaste that can cause disgust.

Advantages:

• Inexpensive;
• Supplied in various containers - PET bottles, glass bottles and aluminum cans;
• Not the worst taste for the money.

Flaws:

• Exhales quickly.

Decent enough beer, according to user reviews. The shape of the bottle is very original, it cannot be confused with others. Aroma and taste are at a high level. There are a lot of varieties of this brand - dark, semi-dark and light. The production technology is original, since in addition to the classic wheat and barley malt, caramel malt is also added to the drink. Largely thanks to this product, beer acquires its unique taste, which makes it difficult to confuse it with other brands. The company engaged in the production of these products has been on the market for not too long - only some 10 years. To date, this beer is the owner of a large number of awards.

The aroma of this beer is slightly sweet, it captures notes of malt and hops, that is, the smell is exactly what a foamy drink should be. The taste is quite mild, but fresh. You can feel the bready and fruity flavors in it, but the aftertaste is usually intoxicating, so some people are perplexed by this variety, while others do not perceive it at all. The original shape of the bottle, which tapers to the neck along its entire height, protects the drink well from exhalation even if it has been open for quite a long time.

Advantages:

• Original and unique taste, which cannot be confused with anything;
• An interesting shape of the bottle, you will not find another like it on the market.

Flaws:

• The hoppy aftertaste may not be to the taste of every beer lover.

1. Beer Velkopopovicky Kozel

Today it is one of the most famous brands of beer among budget varieties. Initially, it was produced only in the Czech Republic, starting in 1874. On the territory of our country, it is produced at factories owned by EFES. The most popular type is light beer. This is a bottom-fermented drink - a lager variety. The average strength of beer is about 4% with an initial wort density of 10%. This beer is prepared on the basis of pure water, hops, bottom-fermented brewer's yeast and special barley malt. The color of the drink is pure, golden. The aroma is quite simple, but beer lovers will appreciate it. You can catch notes of bread, malt and coriander in it. The taste is slightly dry, but balanced. The finish is not too long, there are herbal and malt notes in it.

Another popular type is dark beer. The only difference with light is that it is made from dark barley malt. The color is brownish, very beautiful, caramel notes are caught in the taste, it is drunk very easily, it exhales slowly, so the pleasure can be stretched for quite a long time.

Advantages:

• Produced according to the classic Czech recipe;
• original taste;
• Not too long aftertaste.

Flaws:

• For the price, you can say that they are not.

Price category up to 100 rubles

3 Warsteiner Beer

This is one of the most famous brands in the world, the original German recipe was developed back in the 15th century, and since then it has not changed. In our country, this beer is brewed by the Baltika company - it received the right to do so 5 years ago, and the company was given an obligation to strictly follow the recipe. The drink is completely transparent, amber in color, it also has a slight bitter taste of quality hops and brewer's yeast. This beer is made from the purest soft water, hops, yeast and malt, and no artificial additives are added to its composition. In addition to the classic version, on the shelves you can find dark and non-alcoholic beer, as well as various mixes - with the taste of cola, lemon or orange.

This drink is prepared according to the method of bottom fermentation. Taking a sip of this beer, you immediately feel a surge of freshness and cheerfulness. On the palate there are light herbal notes of hops and a sweetish aftertaste of honey. It is quite balanced, fans note that there is nothing superfluous in it. There is not too much alcohol in it - 4.8 degrees. Meat or fish is ideal as an appetizer, this beer will go well with hard cheeses or Japanese dishes such as rolls or sushi.

Advantages:

• Great taste;
• A large number of species, from which everyone can choose what he likes the most.

Flaws:

• You can only find it in major cities.

In Russia, this beer is brewed by Heineken. This drink combines a pleasant aroma, rich taste and fairly persistent foam, which protects it from rapid exhalation. According to consumer reviews, this beer received 7 points and a "good" rating. To date, this variety is one of the best types of nitrogen beer, but not all consumers are aware of this characteristic. It's easy to check: you need to take a can or a bottle of such beer, drink it and see what is left inside the container - there will be a nitrogen capsule there. The recipe for this composition was developed in Ireland for a long time. The most famous variety is the Original - it was he who brought worldwide fame to this brand of beer.

It is essentially a traditional Irish dark ale, although experienced brewers recommend classifying it as a dry south ale. The fortress is small - 4.8 degrees with a must density of 12%. The composition is classic, but in the preparation, roasted or roasted barley malt is used, which is added to the purest artesian water along with hops and top-fermented brewer's yeast. The color is dark brown, the aroma is slightly tart, teasing, it has clearly expressed hop notes. The taste has a slight bitterness, and the aftertaste contains a little roasted barley, and lasts quite a long time. The nitrogen capsule is added to beer for a reason. When you open a container with a drink, a pressure drop occurs, gas escapes from the capsule, due to which a large amount of the legendary foam is formed.

Advantages:

• Original cap made of dense nitrogen foam;
• Unusual taste of the drink;
• Available in both glass and aluminum containers.

Flaws:

• The bitter aftertaste may not be to the taste of some connoisseurs of a hoppy drink.

This brand is also produced by Heineken, and the recipe is quite new - it was developed in the mid-80s of the last century. There are quite a few varieties of such beer - amber (it has a weak banana aroma, sourness in taste and a slight aftertaste, as well as a beautiful color), unfiltered sparkling wheat (slightly cloudy, fruity notes are felt in the taste, and the aftertaste has elements of spices and banana). In addition, there is a dark variety of this beer, which is distinguished by a rich brown color, the taste gives off notes of cinnamon and vanilla. As is fashionable today, the company also produces a non-alcoholic version of its product.

Beer is made exclusively from natural products, no preservatives and impurities are added to its composition. This cannot but affect the shelf life - the original genuine drink is allowed to be consumed within a month after manufacture. The ingredients are classic, orange peels, cinnamon and other spices are not added to the beer. The original taste is obtained largely due to the unique patented yeast cultures, which are obtained as a result of top fermentation. The fortress is slightly above average - it is 5.2 degrees, and the extract of the initial wort is 12.3%.

Advantages:

• It is made only from traditional products, without the addition of spices and various preservatives;
• Very pleasant and original taste, which is simply impossible to forget;
• The classic shape of the bottle, which is made of dark brown glass, which minimizes exposure to sunlight.

Flaws:

• A short shelf life, due to which it is impossible to find this variety in small towns, and in large metropolitan areas, beer is mostly represented only in specialized stores.

The best beer in the price category from 100 rubles

3. Budweiser Beer

This is one of the best varieties of Czech beer, both in terms of sales, consumer reviews and taste of the drink. This product should not be confused with a similar American-made beer, especially since the latter variety is not very popular in the USA itself, in Russia it is produced by one of the domestic companies, it is in the middle price category. Budweiser has been in production for over 120 years. The brewing technology has not undergone any changes since that time - it implies that the beer will not be brewed, but fermented for three whole months. Currently, not a single Russian brewing company is engaged in the production of such products, because it is quite long and expensive, so you can only find original Czech beer on the shelves.

The strength of the product is 5 degrees - for light beer this indicator is quite enough. Beer has a golden color, transparent, when poured into a glass a decent amount of foam is formed. The aroma is not too strong, but present - it combines bouquets of hops, malt, meadow herbs, flowers, fruits and grains. It is worth noting that the beer from each bottle will smell differently. The taste has a barely noticeable sourness, there is a slight sharpness and a little bit of bitterness. The beer itself is quite thick.

Advantages:

• Very interesting taste;
• In production, the original manufacturing technology is still observed;
• It is brought from the Czech Republic, it is impossible to buy a fake.

Flaws:

• A spicy taste will require a decent amount of soft starter that will dampen the spiciness a little, for example, cheeses are ideal;
• High price.

2. Beer Hoegaarden

This sort of beer is presented on the shelves both of Russian and original Belgian production. We will talk specifically about the Belgian product, which, according to user reviews, has an excellent taste and a light aftertaste. The beer is so light and so well drunk that it hardly needs to be snacked, some light snacks will do. Original products can be found on store shelves, as well as in various alcohol bars, where it is presented in draft form. The modern recipe for this alcoholic drink was developed in the mid-70s of the last century.

This is an unfiltered product, which is colored light yellow, so beer lovers often call this brand of drink "cold sun". Like any other unfiltered beer, it has a rather cloudy texture, but the first impression of it does not deteriorate, but rather, on the contrary, makes the drink even more original. Its taste is very soft and rich, the aftertaste is just a hurricane of emotions, as it combines orange peel and coriander. It should be noted that this beer has nothing to do with fruit mixes. Such notes are barely noticeable, they well emphasize the main taste of the drink.

Advantages:

• Interesting taste;
• Attractive bottle, it is impossible to confuse it with another sort of beer;
• Doesn't breathe for a long time.

Flaws:

• Stronger beer lovers may find this beer weak and slightly watery.

1. Beer Franziskaner

Beer is an ancient drink loved by many. It is used by both men and women. But it is impossible to unambiguously determine what the best beer is, because people have different tastes(see: ).

The story of women's introduction to the drink in Russia is fascinating. It was not very popular before the revolution, and even if women tried it, it was only in a strictly home environment.

Along with the emancipation movement, which did not bypass the USSR, women were introduced to beer, and it was often possible to see a lady with a glass of foam.

In the post-war period (50s - 60s of the twentieth century), society was tolerant of the use of the drink by women. It was not shameful even to stand in line for a barrel of beer and immediately drink a glass of Zhigulevsky next to the men.

From the 70s, the use of intoxicating drink by women in public places began to decline, only to be reborn again in the 90s. Today, drinking beer is considered completely normal for both sexes, so manufacturers are taking this trend into account by releasing more and more varieties of it.

Let's not sin against the truth: in the USSR, almost the only beer that was possible to drink was Zhigulevskoye. Other attempts were made to create something that tasted good, but they did not catch on. Breweries in various parts of the vast country produced the main brand in accordance with GOST.

Today in Russia there are dozens and hundreds of varieties, although among them one can single out those that are popular among the masses. This rating compiled by number of sales, which means that it objectively reflects the preferences of Russians.

Here are the top ten (not only in sales, but also in reviews). This rating should not be taken in terms of ranking: sales are prone to fluctuations, however, in 2017, it was precisely these varieties of domestic bottling that were the most popular:

1. Porter - dark, produced by the private brewing company "Afanasy" from the city of Tver. Its fortress is 8%, density is 20%.
2. "Shaggy Bumblebee" from the Moscow Brewing Company. This is a top-fermented ale, the author's creation of the head brewer Mikhail Ershov. The variety is classified as an extremely popular craft beer today. Alcohol in it is 5%, density - 12%.
3. "Russian imperial stout", craft, brewed at the Stamm Beer brewery near Moscow. Contains 9% alcohol, initial must with a density of 25%. This variety uses 7 types of malt and American Summit hops.
4. "Baltika 3". The classic from the Baltika company, has been produced since 1992, and has been loved by many since then. This is a pale lager with an ABV of 4.8% and a gravity of 12%.
5. "Uzberg Weissbier" - unfiltered ale. LLC "Suzdal Brewing Company" was created. In the manufacture, 3 varieties of malt and 2 varieties of hops are used. All ingredients are from Germany and the Czech Republic. Water is from local underground deposits. Taste with sourness, gives bread and banana. There is sediment at the bottom of the bottle. The fortress is 4.9%, the initial extract of the must is 13.1%.
6. "Ochakovo" from the plant "Ochakovo" (Moscow). Produced since 1994. This is the very first beer in the world bottled in plastic bottles. Today it is available in jars, glass and PET containers. It has a balanced taste with a slight sensation of burnt malt and corn. The percentage of alcohol is 4.6, the density is 12%.
7. "Three Bears" from the Dutch company "Heineken", whose production facilities are located in St. Petersburg, is a light lager. The taste is soft, the strength is 5%, the density is 11%.
8. Baltika No. 6 is a dark lager (porter). Traditional English recipes were used to create it. Brewed from three varieties of malt with special yeast. It has a thick aroma and a characteristic aftertaste of burnt barley malt. Alcohol - 7%, density - 16-17%.
9. "Afanasy Domashnee" is a live beer, the shelf life of which is only 17 days. Pale lager, filtered, unclarified and unpasteurized. It has an incredible rich taste. It is produced at the Tver Brewery "Afanasy". The strength of the drink is 4.5%, the density is 11%.
10. "Velkopopovicky Kozel" - the famous Czech beer, is produced under license in Russia by the EFES RUS brewing company, at several plants. Contains 4% alcohol, the initial wort has an extract of 9.8%.

The best Czech beers

We just mentioned Velkopopovicky Kozel. It can be bought in Russia not only domestically, but also imported from the brewery in the village of Velke Popovice, which is 20 km from Prague.

Other varieties of drinks from this plant are also known at home and abroad: sparkling Kozel Premium Lager 12, dark Kozel Cerny (Dark) 10, top-fermented Kozel Svetly (Pale) 10 and others.

But this plant is only one link of Czech breweries, so it would be a shame not to mention from this country, where beer traditions are treated with respect and respect. And they understand the variety of varieties almost from infancy. The tastes of the Czechs themselves are varied and some varieties may be incomprehensible to us.

1. Pilsner Urquell. It was first brewed over 200 years ago in Pilsen. The name Pilsner Urquel is translated from German as the Pilsen source. It was this beer that gave rise to the whole beer species. Light and pleasant on the palate, it remains the benchmark for Czech brewers. Its fortress is 4.4%.
2. Staropramen- light amber lager. Only 4% alcohol. Goes well in the heat, has a slight bitterness and amber color. Produced in Prague. I would like to note two more very famous varieties from Staropramen:

• Velvet- semi-dark, having a delightfully velvety color and a strength of 5.2%. It is also called a storm in a glass for the fact that after pouring it boils for a minute and a half, and then turns into an ordinary amber-colored beer;
• Kelt- very dense, smells and tastes like chocolate. Fortress - 5%.

1. Budweiser Budvar is a brewing company from České Budějovice, which produces light and dark Czech lager of the same name and supplies it to 70 countries of the world. Fortress - 4.5 - 5%, non-alcoholic (0.5%) is also produced. It is poured into jars, glass bottles and kegs of 20-30 liters.
2. Krusovice- Produced by the Kruszowice Royal Brewery, whose history dates back to the 16th century. Popular varieties that you can buy in Russia are the light Krušovice Imperial (Ležák) with a strength of 5.0% and the black Krušovice Černé with a strength of 3.8%.
3. Bernard. Beer from this brewery in Humpolec stands out from other Czech brands with its bitter, rich taste. Thanks to a strategic partnership since the early 2000s with Duvel Moortgat (Belgium), Bernard beer is sold in 26 countries, including Russia. It is not pasteurized, so it preserves the taste as much as possible.

German beer rating

The Germans do not just love beer, they consider it a divine drink and prefer it to all others. Although practicality is never forgotten (a national trait). Therefore, organizing worldwide "folk festivals" called Octoberfest attract new consumers of their products.

The Germans approach thoroughly and meticulously. They use old recipes developed over centuries and introduce new technologies. And any German, although not always guessing the name, will say where this beer is produced. There are “promoted” varieties and names, there are less known ones, but there are more than one hundred of them, you can’t tell about all of them in the article. Therefore, briefly about the most famous brands from Germany:

1. Krombacher, which occupies the championship in Germany in sales, sometimes changing with another well-known company, Ettinger, at the end of the year. And the undisputed leader in the Pilsner beer market in Germany. The history of Krombacher begins in the 18th century. Famous varieties:

• Krombacher Pils is on the tables of the Germans not only on weekdays, but also at Easter, Christmas and Carnival. Such is the tradition. This is a 4.8% pale lager;
• Krombacher Radler (a mixture of beer and lemonade, there is also a non-alcoholic version);
• non-alcoholic Krombacher Alkoholfrei;
• Krombacher Dark - dark, 4.7% alcohol. Separately produced for export, separately for Germany.

1. Oettinger. Officially, the history of the company begins in 1731, although references to it can be found even earlier - in the 14th century. Products constantly win medals at international exhibitions. It is exported to hundreds of countries, there is a licensed production in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Bosnia. Famous varieties include:

• Oettinger Weissbier - white Bavarian wheat, unfiltered, 4.9% alcohol;
• Oettinger Pils - 4.7% ABV pale lager, German style;
• Oettinger Kellerbier, dark amber with reddish highlights, 5.6%;
• Oettinger Light - light light, at home - 2.8%, in Belarus, where it is produced under license - 3.6%.

1. Spaten Spaten. This Munich brewery has over 600 years of developmental history, having first brewed beer here in 1395. The main symbol on Spaten labels is a spade for mixing malt, and the name itself has something in common with the word Spade - a spade. Oktoberfest is held in Munich and its symbol is Spaten beer. The most famous varieties:

• Munchen Hell - typical light Bavarian - softer than Czech varieties. Fortress - 5.2%;
• Spaten Dunkel - dark, almost red lager, bottom-fermented. Fortress 5.1%;
• Permium Lager - a classic light Bavarian lager with an alcohol content of 5.2%;
• Octoberfest - strong and thick, alcohol content - 5.9%, density - 13.7%.

1. Paulaner Paulaner is a manufacturer of Bavarian, one of the five companies in Germany, awarded the right to supply beer to Oktoberfest, which indicates the high quality of products and loyalty to the traditions of German brewers. The best varieties include:

• Hefe-Weissbier - unfiltered wheat with a strength of 5.5%, with an initial wort density of 12.5%;
• Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier Dunkel - dark wheat unfiltered. 5.3% alcohol, 12.4% gravity;
• Original Munchner Hell is a bottom-fermented pale lager. Alcohol - 4.9. It is this refreshing variety that is most loved in Bavaria;
• Hefe-Weissbier Alkoholfrei is considered by many beer fans to be the best non-alcoholic, because if you do not warn about it, most drinkers will not even guess that they are dealing with a drink that does not contain alcohol.

1. Franziskaner The Franziskaner is considered to be the oldest brand in Germany, since its historically confirmed count dates back to 1363. The production is located in Munich, that is, we are again dealing with Bavarian beer. The most famous varieties:

• Hefe-Weisse Hell - a five-degree wheat ale with a strength of 5% and a dense wort - 11.8%;
• Hefe-Weisse Dunkel is a dark unfiltered ale. Fortress - 5%, initial density -11.8%;
• Weissbier Kristallklar - it has the same strength and density. In taste, in addition to bread, banana, caramel notes and slight sourness are felt;
• Hefe-Weissbier Leicht is light, light and unfiltered, with 2.9% alcohol and 7.5% gravity.

1. Bitburger is one of the popular brands of German beer, production facilities are located in Bitburg (a town in the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate). The most famous is Bitburger Premium Pils, which accounts for the lion's share of production, it is also widely exported and produced under licenses in other countries.
2. Beck`s (Becks) have been brewed in Bremen since the 19th century. Beer of this brand is widely known in Russia, bottles with the inscription Beck`s can be found in any large supermarket. There are varieties: Pilsner - it accounts for the main share of exports; Light - light light; Dark - semi-dark; Non-alcoholic - non-alcoholic.
3. Warsteiner (Warstein). This is a beer from North Rhine-Westphalia, where the city of Werstein is located, in which the drink has been produced since the 17th century. Today varieties are popular: Premium Verum - Pilsner; dark Dunkel; as well as mixes with lemonade and other drinks: Premium Radler, Premium Orange/Lemon/Cola.

This list can be continued for a long time, because in Germany the beer industry is diverse. Entrepreneurial Germans "having found the topic" no longer deviate from it, and in order to support the consumption of their products around the world, they pay great attention to quality. So drinking is not only pleasant, but also safe for health.

Review of craft beer produced in Russia

Craft or, in other words - handicraft, is a beer produced by small enterprises for the most part - according to old and proven recipes. Developing, many small companies are “looking for a twist”, slightly changing the recipe for a new taste.

Sometimes such attempts are successful, and the drink receives well-deserved recognition. If you build a kind of rating according to the popularity of Russian craft beer companies, it will look something like this:

1. AF Brew in St. Petersburg organized production in 2016 and is developing rapidly. Today, the factory has its own bar, tours with tastings are organized. Today it produces up to twenty varieties with a strength of 4.8 to 10% and a density of 11.9 - 30%.
2. Bakunin, St. Petersburg. The company has been operating since 2013, producing varieties, each of which causes a noisy discussion among lovers of quality craft. The titles are also original: "Eclipse" - recognized as the best according to the RateBeer portal. There is the "Hand of God", "Scraps", "Suspicious Faces", "Leviathan", "Illusion of modesty", in total - up to 40 types. Fortress - 4.4 - 10.5%, density 11-27%.
3. Brickstone. The owners of the pub brew their own beer in Moscow according to American technology, from American raw materials. They produce 4 types: Lite, Standard, Dark and Premium ginger.

In addition to the "top three", noteworthy:

• Drakkar from St. Petersburg;
• Jaws from Zarechye, Sverdlovsk region;
• La Beerint from Obninsk, Kaluga region;
• Victory Art Brew from St. Petersburg;
• 1 ton from Zhukovsky, Moscow region;
• "Pyotr Petrovich" from Tula;
• "Vasileostrovskaya brewery" from St. Petersburg.

The best light beer of Russian production

We offer several varieties produced in Russia. Our rating is based on manufacturers, and you decide which of the varieties you like best:

1. 1. Moscow Brewing Company is represented by three types of its products:

• Hamovniki "Vienna" with a strength of 4.5%;
• Hamovniki "Pilzenskoye" - 4.8% alcohol;
• Cervena Selka - 5% ABV.

1. 2. Brewery "Bogerhof", from the city of Anapa:

• Beach light with a strength of 3.7%;
• Lager light, containing 4.7% alcohol.

1. JSC "Tomskoe Pivo" gained fame largely thanks to Kruger Premium Pils with a strength of 5%.
2. Capital Double Gold, welded MPBK "Ochakovo" has 5.5% of the fortress.
3. CJSC "Karachaevsky Pivzavod" supplies Karachaevsky Zhivoe 4% of the fortress.
4. JSC "Zhigulevskoe pivo" produces Samara beer with a strength of 4.5%.
5. "Mospivkom" is famous for the foamy "Zhiguli Barnoe" with a strength of 5%.
6. OJSC "SUN Inbev" has two light varieties that Russians liked:

• Siberian crown "Golden" with a strength of 4%;
• Siberian crown "Classic" - 5% alcohol.

Types of dark beer

Dark beer lovers should pay attention and be sure to try varieties from various Russian companies:

1. Brewery "Bogerhof" from Anapa: Semi-dark rye - 5.2% alcohol; Sauna dark - 5.5% alcohol.
2. From OAO "Tomsk Pivo" - Kruger Dunkel with a strength of 3.9%.
3. The Tver brewery "Afanasy" presents "Afanasy Porter" with a strength of 8%.
4. Velkopopovecki Kozel: dark with a strength of 3.2-4% and black with an alcohol content of 3.5-5%.
5. From the company "Baltika" - dark "Baltika No. 6" 7% of the fortress.
6. The Stamm Beer company produces "Russian Imperial Status" 9% of the fortress.
7. The Moscow brewing company brews a dark ale "Shaggy Shmel" containing 5% alcohol.

What is the best bottled beer?

Taste is important in bottled beer, but even more important is the absence of chemical additives to extend the shelf life.

These two components are taken into account in our next ranking:

1. Heineken Company:

• Guinness;
• Edelweiss;
• Three Bears.

2. Moscow Brewing Company:

• Oettinger;
• Khamovniki.

3. EFES company:

• Velkopopovicky Kozel;
• Gold Mine Beer;
• Old Miller.

4. From Carlsberg— Zatecky Gus.

5. From "Zhigulevskoe beer" from Samara- Zhigulevskoe.

The best draft beers

Try these types of draft drink served in bars and pubs, feel its fresh taste with a slight bitterness, appreciate the efforts of brewers:

• From AF Brew from St. Petersburg, try AF Brew and Victory.
• Moscow brewers will please with varieties: Bottle Share, STAMM BEER, 1516 Pub & Brewery, Green Street Brewery.
• In St. Petersburg, try also foamy drinks Bakunin, Paradox Brewery.
• Tula will please Salden`s Brewery.
• The district of the Sverdlovsk region supplies a delicious variety called Jaws.

Beer has long been considered one of the most favorite drinks of men. As a result, the range of presented products has significantly increased and it is becoming increasingly difficult to determine the best beer in Russia. The problem of choice arises not only for Russian-made products, but also for those imported from other countries.

Before assigning the title of the best beer to a certain brand, you need to familiarize yourself with the basic rules for choosing a quality drink:

1. It is better to purchase a drink on tap, as there is a greater chance that the products were stored in accordance with all requirements. Such alcohol is in most cases stored in kegs, which are made of chrome-plated steel that is not susceptible to corrosion. They save beer from the negative effects of the sun's rays, as well as extraneous odors.
2. Much more benefit will bring the purchase of "live" beer. This is the name of a fresh unfiltered drink, in which there are a large number of microelements useful for the body (calcium, iron, manganese, potassium) and brewer's yeast, which have therapeutic properties and contain all B vitamins. But, choosing this type of beer, keep in mind that the shelf life is only a few days.

If you are going on a trip, then the best option would be to buy bottled or canned beer, here you also need to pay attention to a number of points:

1. When choosing a drink, opt for one that has a shorter shelf life, it is likely to contain fewer different preservatives. It is noted that for the storage of the presented drink in bottles, a preservative such as ascorbic acid is added to it, which increases the shelf life of the product.
2. Pay attention to the date of the spill, it is advisable to choose the nearest one. Recently spilled alcohol, most likely, was less influenced by negative factors. The presented drink is strongly influenced by storage features (temperature conditions, sunlight), which are treated rather irresponsibly in Russia.
3. In order to purchase good bottled alcohol, it is recommended to take it from the refrigerator - beer likes to be cool. Even imported alcohol, being on display, can deteriorate in the shortest possible time.
4. When choosing between a drink in a can and a glass bottle, it is better to opt for the latter, since it is not able to absorb various aromas, thereby giving the beer an unpleasant aftertaste. And you should immediately refuse to purchase an intoxicating drink in plastic bottles, since this material allows oxygen to pass through and alcohol becomes unsuitable for consumption.
5. It is recommended to buy beer in dark or green bottles, as they let the sun's rays through them much less. Even more useful could be considered products in an aluminum can, if it did not have a metallic aftertaste.
6. Regardless of which brand of beer you choose, you should choose bottles placed at the back of the display case, as they are less exposed to the sun and are probably fresher.

Rating of Russian beer

• Pilzenskoye - produced in Moscow.
• Vienna - produced in a brewery located within Moscow.
• Beach - produced in Anapa.
• Lagernoye - manufacturer "Bogerhof", the amount of alcohol - 4.7%.
• Samara - produced by the company "Zhigulevskoe Pivo", the amount of alcohol - 4.5%.

Moving on to the TOP-5 of the best dark beer, we can distinguish the following producers:

1. Rye - produced on the territory of Anapa, by the Bogerhof organization, fortress - 5.2%.
2. Bannoe is produced by Bogerhof, the share of alcohol is 5.5%.
3. Afanasy Porter - produced in the city of Tver, by the Afanasy plant, 8%.
4. Velkopopovskiy goat - from 3.2 to 4%.
5. Baltika No. 6 - produced by the manufacturer Baltika, 7%.

• AF Brew - produced in St. Petersburg.
• Bottle Share is a Moscow intoxicating drink.
• Salden`s Brewery is an intoxicating drink produced in Tula.
• Jaws - produced on the territory of the Sverdlovsk region, namely in the city of Zarechye.
• Green Street Brewery is a drink produced in Moscow.

Turning to the most popular and highest quality craft beer in Russia, the following picture can be noted:

• Bakunin - produced in St. Petersburg.
• Brickstone - produced in Moscow.
• 1 ton - produced in the city of Zhukovsky, located in the Moscow region.
• Petr Petrovich is a drink produced in Tula.
• La Beerint - alcohol produced in the city of Obninsk, Kaluga region.

List of the best beer in the Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is recognized as the birthplace of numerous types of rather tasty beer. Representatives of this country have special respect for the production of intoxicating drink and pass on the secrets of making high-quality beer to their children from an early age.

There is no exact rating for the quality of Czech beer, since each fan of this drink has his own preferences. But after analyzing the frequency of use of various brands of this country, we can distinguish the following rating:

1. Velkopopovicky Kozel - produced on the territory of the village of Velke Popovice;
2. Staropramen - Produced in Prague, this Prague drink is known worldwide for its unusual recipe and relatively low price.
3. Bernard - produced in the city of Humpolec.
4. Budweiser Budvar.
5. Pilsner Urquell.

The best intoxicating drink in Germany

Germany is a country that is considered the birthplace of the intoxicating drink, as evidenced by the annual “Beer Day”. The inhabitants of this country treat the presented alcoholic drink with special reverence, so every German can distinguish in which part of the country this or that drink is prepared.

The types of German beer and places of their production can be found in the table below.
Inexpensive and high-quality German beer:

Beer types such as lager and stout are especially popular in Germany, and they are also widely popular in Belgium.

Features of drinking beer correctly

Regardless of whether your beer is strong or non-alcoholic, cheap or expensive, you need to be able to drink it correctly, and for this you need to follow a number of rules:

1. The drink should be consumed at the recommended temperature. For the main part of beer varieties, the optimal temperature conditions are + 6-6.5 C. But it is best to observe the temperature indicated by the manufacturer on the label.
2. Brewers may advise you not to expose your beer to sudden changes in temperature. This is explained by the fact that the intoxicating drink quickly precipitates, and its taste and aroma properties simply disappear.
3. You should not shake beer (especially budget products or hangover if you wish), because it is oxidized by oxygen in a short time. And, as you know, an oxidized intoxicating drink acquires a cloudy color and a specific taste.
4. Whether you're drinking filtered or unfiltered beer, it's best to use glass, porcelain, or ceramic. This is due to the fact that if you drink a drink from a can, this also provokes its unwanted shaking and mixing. That is why they create special beer glasses, and if they are also rinsed under water, and then, without wiping, pour beer into them, then it will be softer filled.
5. An intoxicating drink should be poured along the edge of the glass. As you know, no one likes when half a glass of foam is poured instead of a tasty and thirst-quenching drink, so to avoid such situations, you need to hold the glass at an angle of 45 degrees and at a distance of about 2 centimeters from the bottle, and then slowly fill it up edge.

In order for the presented drink to bring pleasure, it is recommended to drink it in the company of friends with fried meat, and most importantly, in the right glass.

Among the popular glasses for drinking intoxicating are the following:

• Wheat - has the shape of a cone and a narrowed top, ideal for wheat beers;
• Pilsner - has a cone shape and a straight top, perfect for lager drinks;
• A pint is great for drinking lagers and ales.

But even if you do not have a special glass, you can always enjoy the presented drink, the main thing is to choose a really high-quality one.

Remember that if you do not have enough money for expensive beer, then you can always choose a high-quality budget option, both from Russian alcohol and among imported products.