Czech beer has become famous all over the world for its quality and unsurpassed taste. It has incorporated centuries-old traditions, keeping the secrets of the brewers and being the pride of the country. Almost every Czech town brews its own beer, so there are many varieties of this drink here, but there are some of them that are the most popular, proven over the long time of their existence. We will talk about one such drink in this article: it is a beer with the sonorous name Staropramen. It is well-known to everyone and is strongly associated with the Czech Republic, namely with Prague.
A bit of history
The history of the famous beer began in 1868: it was then that the decision was made to create a brewery in the form of a joint-stock company. The recipe for this beer was invented by technologist Gustav Noback in 1869. At this time, the construction of the plant began. Technologist Nobak, together with two Prague industrialists, founded the Staropramen brewery. Currently, Pivovary Staropramen is the only one among large Czech factories that uses traditional beer technology.
1871 was marked by the first brewing of beer, at the same time its sales began. Soon the company began to be perceived as one of the main factories producing Czech beer. By the will of fate, the first advertisement for the brewery was made by Emperor Franz Joseph, who, while visiting the factory in Prague, left the inscription: “Great beer! Really great! ” At the beginning of the 20th century, the company experienced the most successful period: production expanded, and the popularity of beer grew incredibly. In 2000, the Staropramen brewery became part of the InBev international brewing group.
Brand popularity
The Staropramen brand, which sounds like an “old source”, was registered as a trademark in 1911, and since then this name has been imprinted on the labels of all products that come out of the walls of this legendary brewery. By the way, the first logo was created with the participation of the artist Frantisek Tishi, elements of the picture are used to this day. Beer is the pride of Prague brewers and occupies a worthy place among all other brands of this drink produced in the Czech Republic, which has become famous throughout the world for its art of preparation. This country, by the way, is the world leader in beer consumption.
Staropramen beer: producer of Pivovary Staropramen
This drink is brewed in the Czech capital, Prague, in the Smichov region. Staropramen beer has become famous all over the world due to its quality and unique taste. Among all manufacturers of Czech foam this is among the leaders. Pivovary Staropramen brewery products are exported to 38 countries, mainly to North America and Europe. There is even such an advertising slogan: “If you want to taste Prague, try Staropramen.”
Pivovary Staropramen is one of the largest beer factories in the Czech Republic and is in third place for exporting this drink to other countries. In mid-June, the Staropramen beer festival is held annually at the plant and in its environs.
On this day, connoisseurs of this brand of beer gather from all over the country : Svornosti street turns into a large bar, where about 20 thousand people gather annually. Staropramen plant participates in the Czech beer festival. It produces 20 varieties and brands of the drink, including Staropramen. Beer, the photo of which is presented below, has a wide assortment of tastes. Every lover can find what you like.
Staropramen beer: producer in Russia
In Russia, the history of Staropramen began in 1999: it was then that the license for TransMark LLC was obtained for the production of beer. Since 2000, the drink has been produced at the Kaluga Brewing Company. Three years later, the right to produce beer in Russia passed to SAN Interbrew (Klinsky brewery). It is produced under the control of a Czech company and retains its usual characteristics. This variety has incorporated the best traditions of Czech brewing and a unique recipe that uses special yeast used for Staropramen beer. In Russia, it was originally brewed in Novocheboksarsk and Klin, and then in Omsk and Perm. The composition of the drink made in the Wedge is a mixture of the following ingredients: malt, hops, water, rice groats. Beer has a golden color, a clean, mild flavor with light fruity notes and a rich aroma of fragrant hops. In Klin and Novocheboksarsk, they produce a light beer called Staropramen, which has retained the characteristics of the famous Czech foam: strength - 4%, density - 10 °.
Staropramen Premium
In Russia, as a rule, you can find only one brand of Staropramen beer - Premium. It is a classic pilsner (density - 10 °, strength - 4%). The composition of real Czech live beer, of course, differs from that produced in Russia. The Czech ingredients include the following: pure water, hops, barley malt and brewer's yeast. In domestic beer, additional components are found, such as maltose syrup, corn grits, hop products.
This brand is characterized by a beautiful golden color, the malt aroma has hop, lemon and bread notes, which are perfectly combined in a balanced and fresh taste of such a drink as Staropramen beer. We will consider consumer reviews further.
Reviews
The opinions of consumers of this brand of Czech drink were divided: some of them claim that Staropramen is a beer that is truly worthy of all praises and has many positive qualities, while others say that it is no different from other brands of an inexpensive product. However, there are more fans of this drink. The reviews of those who tried it mainly say that the beer has a light, pleasant taste, without strong bitterness, and besides, as consumers say, its price is low compared to its quality.
If we talk about dark beer, then we can say that it has a velvety taste, leaves a pleasant and long finish. The composition is almost completely natural, with the exception of caramel dye. In addition, the aroma is quite interesting. The cost of a bottle of beer is approximately 60-65 rubles, which, according to lovers of this brand, corresponds to its quality. The drink is very good, but, according to some, there is a beer that bypasses Staropramen’s taste. For this reason, some consumers say that this price is too high for this product.
Some say that the composition of the beer is somewhat inadequate. This applies to the drink that is bottled in Russian factories. So, it contains rice and corn grits, molasses. Despite this, the taste, as noted by most consumers, is still excellent.
As amateurs say, Staropramen light beer has a slightly bitter aftertaste (most of this fact still relates to its merits), as well as a golden color. Compared with products from other manufacturers in this price category, this drink, according to brand fans, is generally quite good and better in taste and quality than some advertised brands.
Some point to a synthetic flavor that can be explained by the presence of additives. Of the pluses - the beer does not taste like alcohol, but there is some slight water content. Those who tried the real Czech “Staropramen” claim that it is much better than the one that is bottled in factories in Russia, but domestic production is also quite acceptable in quality. Some say that, despite the fairly decent quality, the product does not stand out among its counterparts. It leaves a good finish. A certain level of quality is sustained, however, due to the fact that the beer is pasteurized, it cannot show all its advantages, as living things can do. After its use, most consumers did not have any side effects.
Buyers note, among other things, the interesting design of the bottle and the green color of the label, the style of which gravitates somewhat to retro aesthetics. Beer is sold both in bottles and in a can. Some note that in the second case, the drink has a more intense and pleasant taste.
"Staropramen" has no sediment, there is no sour taste that many modern beer drinks have. The foam is quite plentiful, dense. Some do not like the bitterness present in beer. It has a good balance between sweet malt and tart hop notes, with a little sharpness. He does not have a pungent smell of beer. It tastes best when chilled, warm drinks heavier and somewhat lose their positive qualities. It doesn’t get drunk and is drunk quite easily. However, it should be remembered that it is still an alcoholic drink and should not get carried away with it. According to some consumers, earlier Staropramen beer had a better taste, but now its quality has decreased and more bitterness has appeared in it. However, fans of this brand is not becoming smaller.
Beer Varieties Staropramen
One of the most popular is the light beer Staropramen (Staropramen Světlý). The alcohol content is 4%. In 2010, another beer was introduced for the first time - Staropramen 11 o . A component such as caramelized malt was added to his recipe, enriching the taste and color of the drink. Fortress - 4.7%. The traditional Staropramen Ležák camp, thanks to moderate fermentation, acquires a finished, special taste with delicate bitterness, rich golden color and rich foam. Density - 12 °, alcohol - 5%.
Unfiltered Staropramen beer - Staropramen Nefiltrovaný - is prepared according to the original recipe, which contains 34% wheat malt, specially selected hops and a small amount of coriander. Alcohol content - 5.0%, density - 12 °. This beer has a muddy color.
The Staropramen Granát is a one of a kind red camp. It is prepared according to an old recipe, which mixes special and light malt. As a result, the beer is garnet-colored, has a rich hop aroma and a somewhat bitter taste (5%, 14 °).
Black beer Staropramen Černý is an inimitable black lager, characterized by a soothing taste with a sweet caramel tone and velvet bitterness of hops, which creates a unique combination. The strength and density are 4.4% and 12 °, respectively.
The Staropramen factory product line is complemented by Staropramen Déčko beer with a low sugar content (strength - 4%). In the production line there is also a non-alcoholic variety (Staropramen Nealko), which has a strength of only 0.5%, which is not inferior in taste to traditional beer. It is considered the best beer in the Czech Republic in its segment.
There is also a Staropramen with grapefruit and lemon (Staropramen Cool Lemon and Staropramen Cool Grep). The proportion of alcohol in it is 2%. It is a refreshing fruit beer. Thus, it is produced with the taste of either lemon or grapefruit.