To date, beer is recognized as one of the most popular drinks in the world. Brewing traditions are rooted in the deep past, and today beer brands around the world have countless.
Beer: benefit or harm?
In many countries, beer is considered an alternative to hard liquor, and it is believed that it brings the body more benefit than harm. And also, according to experts, some brands of beer can save people from the addiction to vodka. According to a report read in Brussels and prepared by scientists from St. Thomas’s 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 amino acids, phosphorus, silicon and other minerals. It is amazing 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 I want to drink it again.
How are the best brands of beer determined?
On the shelves of Russian stores you can find beer brands of 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 beer brands are distinguished by their specific shade of the drink. The requirements for the color of beer are: the drink should be clean, transparent, golden in color and should not shine. It is believed that the lighter the beer - the better its quality.
Another equally important indicator is the abundance, resistance, density of the foam. When pouring it into a glass, the best beer has a foam cap height of 4 centimeters and holds this level for at least 4 minutes. As well as professional tasters argue that the foam should stick to the walls of the glass.
Beer is also rated by its smell, which can be weak, hoppy, sour, fresh, clean, yeast, 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 salty tastes. Overflows of flavoring shades should change gradually over time.
TOP-5 beer brands, according to Russian consumers
More than 450 brands of beer are represented on the Russian market, of which the products of domestic producers predominate - there are about 97% of them, and only 3% of foreign brands. According to statistics, Russians most often buy famous brands of beer in glass bottles and with a small drink strength. 83% of Russian consumers prefer to drink light filtered, they consume significantly less unfiltered drinks - 7%, and 10% of our fellow citizens drink dark.
According to the popular rating, Khamovniki Munich is in first place from the manufacturer Moscow Brewing Company. In second place is "Dark rye" from the Bogerhov brewery, the city of Anapa. The third line is occupied by Kruger Premium Pils beer produced by Tomsk beer. In the fourth position - "Capital Double Golden" from IPBK "Ochakovo". And completes the five leaders, "Karachaevskoye Zhivoe", produced in the city of Karachayevsk, ZAO "Karachaevsky Brewery".
The five best brands of beer in the world
According to the rating compiled by the popular and prestigious resource RateBeer, German beer Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock, which has a 6.7% alcohol content, is considered the best beer if we look at well-known international beer brands. This beer belongs to the Doppelbock brand, which appeared for the first time in the 18th century, it was brewed by monks during the fast.
Beer from California, North Coast Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout, ranked second in Russian Stout, was first brewed in 1988 by the North Coast Brewing Company. It has a characteristic smell of fried malt with hints of dark chocolate and coffee.
Third place goes to the Belgian beer Chimay Bleue (Blue) from the manufacturer, belonging to the brand Trappist Beer. Beer has been produced by monk brewers since 1862. The drink has a dark color and a soft fruity flavor.
The fourth position was taken by the English beer Samuel Smiths Oatmeal Stout, which belongs to the Sweet Stout brand. Beer has a milky or creamy taste, as whey is added during brewing.
The ranking is completed by the well-known California beer brand Stone Arrogant Bastard Ale. It belongs to the American Strong Ale variety with an alcohol content of 7.2%.
Rating of sales of beer brands on the Russian market
If we consider the most famous beer brands in Russia, then it is worth highlighting Baltika beer, which occupies a leading position in sales and covers a market share of 37.4%. Today, Baltika brand beer can be found in 98 percent of all retail outlets in Russia. In the Russian Federation, there are already dozens of factories for the production of beer drinks of this brand, and grain to create malt is germinated at its own agricultural project. Inbev brand ranks second, with a sales share of 16.4%. In third place - Heineken - 11.7%. The fourth position is held by beer - Efes with a market share of 10.9%. In fifth place, SABMiller brand beer - 7.2%. All other beer brands in Russia account for about 16% of the market.