Beer "387": reviews, types, manufacturer

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

Beer is a foamy drink loved by millions of people around the world. Almost every inhabitant of the planet has tried it. Pleasant, soft and affordable alcohol will be appropriate for any holiday, party or just home gatherings. There are an incredible number of intoxicating drinks, but there is one of many that deserves special attention, this is beer "387. Special brew". About him and will be discussed.

Intoxicating drink producer

The producer of beer "387. Special brew" is the company Efes Rus. It is she who is recognized as one of the best beer brewing companies throughout the Russian Federation. The Kaluga brewery is a branch of the international holding Anadolu Efes. The set of financial assets of the corporation includes such brands of beer as "Bavaria", "Old Melnik", "Golden Bochka", "387. Special Brewing", "Redds", Efes Pilsener, Miller and many other popular and well-known brands of drinks, which is already making advertisements for the producers of "387", loudname and confidence in product quality.

Beer "387" is prepared and bottled in Russia in Kaluga using a special technology, which gives an unusual taste to the foamy drink. The perfect balance of components and proprietary recipe did their job, as a result, the company received a light natural beer with a rich bouquet of aromas.

What do the numbers "387" mean?

Kaluga brewery introduced this drink as craft beer, which is prepared according to a "special brew". But despite its uniqueness, it is very affordable. The secret of its unique and original taste lies in its name:

• "Troika" says that the composition of the beer includes three varieties of m alt - light, caramel and burnt.
• The number "eight" - reveals the secret of cooking time. Namely, for eight hours a drink is brewed in copper vats under the strict supervision of specialists.
• The last digit "seven" shows how many days the intoxicating drink fermented to get a rich and unique taste.

What does craft beer mean?

This term first entered the masses of the Russian people in 2012 and means:

• An old or original beer recipe brewed according to the original recipe.
• Intoxicating drink, which includes the traditional amount of m alt - 50%, but with the addition of various flavorings (chili, chocolate, spices, vanilla, nuts, herbs, and so on), which ismakes every beer taste original.
• Beer with 100% natural base, without any chemical ingredients.
• And, of course, its originality, because it is usually produced in small breweries in limited quantities, not counting on mass production.

Of course, "Special Brew" cannot be called a true craft beer, but, judging by the reviews, "387" beer is a good alternative for lovers of this type of drink.

Characteristics of beer "387. Special brew"

In 2014, the brewery first released a batch of a new foamy drink. It quickly gained popularity among consumers, and reviews of the beer "387" simply bombarded the Internet. Everyone wanted to share their impressions of an unusual product. What color is it? Taste? Aroma? How many degrees are in beer "387"? About everything about this in order:

• The strength of the product is 6.8% and has 14% density.
• The color of the beer is light caramel with a hint of milk chocolate. Some say the color is similar to "liquid amber".
• The drink is quite dense and transparent, just as much as this variety needs.
• Foam has many small bubbles, like nitrogen capsule or carbide when combined with water. It also resembles the consistency of whipped cream. Settling slowly.
• The beer tastes sharp with a pronounced content of m alt, caramel and wheat. But there are also sweetish fruity notes.
• The only downside,judging by the reviews of the beer "387", is its slight metallic aftertaste.

Signs of quality beer

To understand whether the product is of high quality in front of you, you need to know a few simple rules:

• Beer should be clear, without sediment and any impurities. This is for a filtered drink.
• Foam should be about five centimeters thick and settle within six minutes.
• If you blow on the foam, it should not disappear.
• The foam is less than four centimeters and lasts only three minutes, which means that you have a low-quality intoxicating drink.
• A foam ring should remain on the glass after each sip. It doesn't matter how much beer you have in your glass.
• The label must have full information, including alcohol content and gravity.
• If, after drinking the drink, the bitterness of hops remains in the mouth for a long time, then the beer is of poor quality.
• The taste should be firm but not watery.
• Never buy expired beer. It can be hazardous to he alth.

According to reviews, beer "387" has all the qualities of a good beer, which pleases consumers.

Beer based cocktails

Under the phrase "alcoholic cocktail" we mean that strong alcoholic drinks are taken as its basis. But there are also cocktails with beer. Take at least the famous ruff, where beer is mixed with vodka. Usually beer and cocktails are drunk cold, but there are also lovers of warmdrink.

The first beer cocktail is believed to have originated in France. At that time, many considered beer a bitter drink, and someone came up with the idea to dilute it with lemonade to improve the taste. Such a cocktail fell in love with consumers and began to bear the name "panache". It was prepared simply, one serving of beer for one serving of lemonade. This cocktail still exists, but with the difference that now it is added with a sprite and a little grenadine, if desired.

There are a lot of recipes for "cold" and "hot" cocktails. Let's try to make strong drinks at home.

Hot beer cocktail recipes

Let's make a simple "American Cocktail" first.

For its preparation we need:

• Glass of beer "387".
• Clove and cinnamon - one-fourth teaspoon each.
• Maple syrup - 20 grams.

It is prepared very simply:

1. Heat the beer in a saucepan until a light haze appears.
2. Throw cinnamon and cloves in there. You can use a cinnamon stick, then add a quarter of it.
3. Keep on fire for about 30 seconds.
4. Now pour this mass into a glass filled with maple syrup.

Second recipe contains milk:

• Milk - 200 milliliters.
• Sugar - 50 grams.
• Starch - 10 grams.
• S alt - a pinch.
• Lemon zest - one teaspoon.
• Beer "387. Specialcooking" - one liter.
• Egg is one piece.

The algorithm is as follows:

1. Take a small container in which we thoroughly mix 50 milliliters of milk with starch so that no lumps form.
2. Now pour the remaining milk into the pan - 150 milliliters, add s alt, sugar and lemon zest. Mix everything well.
3. Now put this mass in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
4. It should boil for about five minutes so that the sugar dissolves and the milk takes in all the flavor of the zest. Remember to stir constantly so that the milk does not burn.
5. Now pour one liter of beer into boiling milk and bring to a boil again.
6. After that, carefully pour in the milk with starch and mix thoroughly again until a homogeneous mass is formed.
7. Remove the cocktail from the fire and add the beaten egg. Everything is ready, you can enjoy.