Belarusian beer "Alivaria": history, types, opinions

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

Many people have a preference for alcohol when it comes to beer. This intoxicating drink, in their opinion, is less harmful, easy to drink, promotes sociability and brings fun. American scientists have found that drinking beer produces dopamine, the hormone of pleasure, which makes this drink so popular all over the world. Belarusian beer "Alivaria" meets all quality standards and is a worthy competitor in the alcohol market. In this article, you will learn what sorts of beer the brewery produces, why its products are successful in the Russian market, and what customers think.

History of the plant

The brewery dates back to the second half of the 19th century, when in 1864 Rokhlya Frumkina, a Minsk landowner, began to produce three types of beer. Then Karol Jan Czapski and the Leckert brothers continued this tradition, improving their brewing skills, and in 1917 the factory became the property of the state. Even during the war, the brewery survived completely and continued its work.

In the 90s, Alivaria Brewery OJSC was founded. Beer has becomeproduced on new equipment, which contributes to the improvement of product quality and leads to various awards at national and international competitions. It becomes the number one brand in Belarus, and is also widely used in the CIS countries. In 2008, Carlsberg Group, the third largest brewer in the world, becomes a strategic partner of the plant.

Variety

Thirty-one positions are presented in the plant's product line. The name set looks like this: Eleven positions are represented by the original Alivaria beer, which we will discuss in more detail below. Seven positions - Russian "B altika" (energy drink, beer "Big Mug", "B altika 0" in a bottle and in a can unfiltered, "B altika 3", "B altika 7" and "Cooler"). Representatives of the Czech Republic (Zatetsky Goose, dark and light, fruity Radler), Belgium (Grimbergen beer and two types of ale), and the USA (a drink based on Garage beer with ginger, lemon and cranberries) shared three positions each. There are also two types of Danish alcoholic drinks - "Carlsberg" and "Tuborg Green", one German representative - light beer "Holsten" and Ukrainian kvass "Alivaria". Thus, we can note a wide choice from OJSC Alivaria Brewery. Beer and similar drinks for every taste have a relatively low cost and decent quality.

Light

Let's take a closer look at the products manufactured by the brewery according to original recipes. Traditionally, preference is given to light beer, so the company's lineup includes seven types of this foamy drink with a strength of 4-6.5%:

1. Alivaria 1894 Premium is brewed with 19th century Vienna m alt and has a rich m alty and floral aroma.
2. "Alivaria 10" is brewed using modern technology from high quality m alt and hop varieties, the strength is 4%. For the third year in a row, the brand has been sponsoring the athletes of the Dynamo-Minsk hockey team.
3. Karol Jan Blond is made from pale m alt and several types of hops, has a slight bitterness and a sweet aftertaste.
4. "Alivaria White Gold" is an unfiltered white beer brewed with wheat m alt, which adds a slight sweetness and creamy texture to the alcohol. "Alivaria" has a refreshing effect due to the addition of cloves, coriander and fruits to the drink.
5. "Alivaria Strong" has a dry taste and contains a high percentage of hops - 6.5%.
6. "Zhigulevskoe Amber" is an updated version of the Zhigulevskoe beer, which was popular in the Soviet years. Brewed to a 1962 recipe, this beer is amber in color and has a slightly bitter aftertaste.
7. "Alivaria Zolotoe" received the following characteristics from the world championship in Chicago:aged golden color with aromatic notes of walnut, lemon, sweetness of wheat dough. In May 2015, in Brussels, this beer became the first in the CIS, which was awarded the Crystal Award in the nomination "Best Taste" by an international jury. And in 2016 Alivaria Zolote became an official partner of the UEFA Europa League.

Dark

Let's imagine a review of Alivaria beer:

• Karol Jan Dunkel Lager is brewed with caramel m alt and has the flavor of toasted bread.
• "Alivaria Porter" is prepared with the addition of roasted and caramelized m alt, which makes the beer sweet and viscous. On the palate, notes of cherries, spices and dried fruits are felt. Better to drink with lemon juice and honey. The fortress is 6.5%.
• "Alivaria Christmas Miracle" is a special festive beer with a deep ruby hue and aromas of vanilla, caramel and coffee with a subtle bitterness.

A separate fruit type of beer "Alivaria" - Karol Jan Ruby, which contains natural cherry juice. Cherry and hints of almonds and fruits are felt in the taste. The fortress is 4.6%.

What do customers think?

The opinion of respondents is learned at tastings, surveys and questionnaires in stores. Most of the respondents about the quality of Alivaria beer agreed that it is easy to drink, has a traditional taste, there is a slight bitterness and slight sourness, littlefoams, boiled on safe natural raw materials. Buyers praised the beer for its average price, affordability, and convenience of packaging (up to two liters in plastic).

Of course, there are other negative reviews about "Alivaria" beer: they didn't like the taste, color, smell, alcohol was felt, a headache in the morning, but there are few such opinions. Therefore, it is better to try it yourself once and have your own point of view regarding this foamy intoxicating drink from the Belarusian manufacturer.