"Newcastle Brown Ale" - semi-dark beer from England

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

Ale is the most popular beer in England. It is prepared with the help of top fermentation, the drink is thick and tart. The recipe for its preparation is one of the oldest in the world, it is similar to the monastic varieties that were brewed many centuries ago. The British store ale in wooden barrels and sell it on draft. One of the quality English drinks is Newcastle Brown Ale, a semi-dark beer that was brewed in the city of Newcastle, hence the name.

Product Description

Ale has a very rich aroma, with hints of caramel, m alt, roasted nuts, herbs and corn. The taste of beer is also very interesting, because when you drink it, you can feel the tone of nuts, fruits, caramel and m alt. The aftertaste is sweet, there is a taste of roasted nuts. Newcastle Brown Ale tastes classic British but is easy to drink. So it was originally conceived by its manufacturer - J. Porter. Ale goes well with cheeses and seafood. Often it is used with fried pork, with smoked sausages and grilled meat. The strength of the beer is 4.7%.

History of Creation

J. Porter spent two years developing a special beer that would become popular all over the world. In 1927, an ale was created that had a mild caramel flavor and an aftertaste of roasted nuts. For its preparation, Porter used two varieties of m alt (Challenger and Golding), which were collected by hand. Immediately, Newcastle Brown Ale became popular in its region, then the whole country learned about it. A year later, the ale received the first award at the brewers' competition - a gold medal. Beer began to represent the traditions and working values of Great Britain after the Second World War. In the eighties, the emblem changed a little, it became in the form of a figure eight, and the inscription in English "The One and Only" appeared on it. Also on the emblem you could see the company logo - a blue star. This caramel ale is the only one of its kind, today it is consumed in more than forty countries around the world. Lovers of a rich, smooth beer flavor that lends lightness and freshness will appreciate an ale brewed to first-class standards.

Specifications Newcastle Brown Ale

Beer "Newcastle Brown Ale", the description of which we reviewed above, is dark pasteurized. Interestingly, in the UK it is sold on tap, and only 42% of the production is placed in beer cans (bottles). We can find it in the supermarket in bottles of 0.55 liters. Beer has thirty-seven kilocalories per hundred grams of product. It is recommended to store ale from zero to thirty degrees Celsius, while the shelf life is one year. The composition of the drink includes two varieties of m alt, a smallamount of hops, wheat, barley, caramel, yeast and water, glucose syrup is also present.

Ale in modern times

Today Newcastle Brown Ale, the price of which in our country ranges from one hundred and fifty to three hundred and a half rubles per bottle, is sold in forty countries of the world, which accounts for more than sixty percent of the sales turnover annually. Beer is especially loved in the USA, over the past ten years its sales have been constantly growing, however, as well as popularity. El today is the best-selling in his homeland. In Russia, sales give from thirty to one hundred percent a year. This ale is associated with fullness and refreshing lightness, which is why so many people love it.

Interesting facts

Newcastle Brown Ale is known to be a unique brown ale with a mild and sweet taste. A feature of this drink is a small amount of hops, so there is no bitterness in the taste. Also, in the preparation of beer, two types of m alt are used, which, as it seems at first glance, are incompatible with each other. For about a hundred years, this beer has ranked first in terms of alcohol consumed in the US, Denmark, Great Britain and Finland. It is the most famous all over the world, as it has an amazing ability to "be its own" for many years. After the Second World War, miners and shipbuilders fell in love with it, in the eighties it was to the taste of students. Today, Newcastle Brown Ale continues its journey through world countries, acquiringevery year a large number of fans.

Reviews

The name of this beer speaks for itself. Almost everyone loves it for its pleasant light taste and unusual caramel aroma. But usually these reviews relate to draft beer. In our country, in stores you can only find Newcastle Brown Ale bottled beer, the price of which starts at one hundred and fifty rubles. Some lovers of alcoholic light drinks do not understand its taste. Some consumers talk about the unusual taste of ale, which is somewhat reminiscent of ordinary beer combined with kvass and coffee. It does not foam much and has a sweetish aftertaste. There was no bitterness in the ale. The foam of the beer is dense, in a small amount and coffee color. By color, some say that it looks like kvass from rye bread. Other consumers note the lightness and unobtrusiveness of the ale, which is well suited for gatherings with friends. Beer is recommended for those who love and appreciate the soft and unusual taste of the drink.

Thus, ale has become very popular in European countries, as well as at home. In our country, many do not understand the taste of unusual foreign beer and prefer to buy it only occasionally. But for cozy gatherings in sincere company, this ale is perfect. Unfortunately, there is no draft ale in Russia, and many would like to try it, as they believe that a fake is placed in the bottles.