The best brands of beer in Russia and the world

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-02 16:12

Today, beer is recognized as one of the most popular drinks in the world. Brewing traditions are rooted in the deep past, and today there are countless brands of beer around the world.

Beer: good or bad?

In many countries, beer is considered an alternative to hard liquor, and it is believed that it does more good than harm to the body. And also, according to experts, some brands of beer can save people from addiction to vodka. According to a report delivered in Brussels and prepared by scientists from St. Thomas' Hospital and King's College London, as well as researchers from Harvard University and Tufts University in Boston, this drink is a supplier of essential trace elements to the human body. Studies have shown that beer drinks contain vitamins such as PP and B_{3, 21 kinds of amino acids, phosphorus, silicon and other minerals. Surprising is the fact that beer promotes rejuvenation and speeds up metabolism, and also strengthens bones. People prefer to drink this drink because of the variety of flavors and the state of light hops. Scientists say that when men drink beer, they release the hormone dopamine, which is responsible for the feeling of satisfaction, which is why they want to drink more.}

How are the best beers determined?

On the shelves of Russian stores you can find brands of beer from Russian, German, Finnish, Belgian, Czech, Ukrainian producers. And many Russians have a question: how to calculate the best beer?

Good tasters know how to identify the best quality beer. The appearance of the drink is determined by two indicators - color and foam. All brands of beer are distinguished by their specific shade of the drink. The following requirements are imposed on the color of beer: the drink must be clean, transparent, of a golden hue and must not shine. It is believed that the lighter the beer, the better its quality.

Another no less important indicator is the abundance, durability, density of the foam. The best beer, when poured into a glass, has a foam cap height of 4 centimeters and holds this level for at least 4 minutes. And also professional tasters say that the foam should stick to the walls of the glass.

Beer is also judged by smell, which can be weak, hoppy, sour, fresh, clean, yeasty, floral, and the like. And according to taste characteristics, beer is determined by consistency, temperature, viscosity, astringency, oiliness. The best brands of beer are the most delicious, as they have the perfect combination of bitter, sweet, sour and s alty tastes. Overflows of flavors should be replacedgradually over time.

TOP 5 beer brands according to Russian consumers

There are more than 450 brands of beer on the Russian market, of which the products of domestic producers prevail - about 97% of them, and only 3% - foreign brands. According to statistics, Russians most often buy well-known brands of beer in glass bottles and with a small strength of the drink. 83% of Russian consumers prefer to drink light filtered drinks, they consume significantly less unfiltered drinks - 7%, and 10% of our fellow citizens drink dark drinks.

According to the national rating, the first place is taken by "Khamovniki Munich" from the manufacturer "Moscow Brewing Company". In second place is "Rye semi-dark" from the brewery "Bogerkhov", the city of Anapa. The third place is occupied by Kruger Premium Pils, produced by OAO Tomskoe Pivo. On the fourth position - "Capital Double Gold" from MPBK "Ochakovo". And completes the top five "Karachaevskoe Zhivoe", produced in the city of Karachaevsk by CJSC "Karachaevsky brewery".

Top 5 beers in the world

According to the rating compiled by the popular and prestigious resource RateBeer, the best beer, if we consider the well-known international brands of beer, is the German Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock, which has 6.7% alcohol content. This beer belongs to the Doppelbock variety, which appeared for the first time in the 18th century, it was brewedmonks during fasting.

California's North Coast Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout belongs to the Russian Stout variety. The beer was first brewed in 1988 by the North Coast Brewing Company. It has a characteristic aroma of roasted m alt with hints of dark chocolate and coffee.

Third place is occupied by the Belgian beer Chimay Bleue (Blue) from the manufacturer, belonging to the Trappist Beer variety. Beer has been produced by monk brewers since 1862. The drink has a dark color and a mild fruity taste.

The fourth position was taken by the English beer Samuel Smiths Oatmeal Stout, which belongs to the Sweet Stout variety. The beer has a milky or creamy taste, as whey is added during brewing.

Finishing the ranking is the famous brand of beer Stone Arrogant Bastard Ale from California. It is an American Strong Ale with an alcohol content of 7.2%.

Rating of sales of beer brands on the Russian market

If we consider the most famous brands of beer in Russia, then it is worth highlighting the beer "B altika", which occupies a leading position in sales and covers a market share of 37.4%. Today, B altika brand beer can be found in 98 percent of all retail outlets in Russia. On the territory of the Russian Federation, there are already dozens of factories for the production of beer drinks of this brand, and the grain for creating m alt is germinated on its own agricultural project. In second place is the brand Inbev, whose sales share is 16.4%. In third place - Heineken– 11.7%. The fourth position is occupied by beer - Efes with a market share of 10.9%. On the fifth position beer brand SABMiller - 7.2%. All other brands of beer in Russia account for about 16% of the market.