Most of our compatriots associated with the phrase "Soviet beer" is associated with a single association - "Lada". For many, this causes real nostalgia for days gone by. Most likely, it is for this reason that almost every country that was once part of the Union now produces its own Zhigulevskoye. Reviews about this drink are very different, it all depends on the manufacturer. One of the best is considered to be a Moscow factory.
Production Features
CJSC Moscow Brewing Company has been leading its history since 2008. It is located in the city of Mytishchi and stands right in the field.
In 2009, Zhigulevskoye Bar beer was launched. Reviews of it indicate that this is one of the best varieties of foamy drink in its category. And all because only pure water, the best malt and atec hops are used for its preparation . Beer ferments for at least twenty days. It is worth noting that with some types of beer produced today, this drink has nothing to do since it is a completely natural product.
Two years after the start of production, Zhigulevskoye Bar entered the post-Soviet market. And a little later, Europe found out about this drink.
This alcohol is produced in cans, and it can also be found on store shelves in liter containers.
An interesting fact: in 2014, several batches of bottles with the original design were produced. So now in our country there are even collectors of the Zhiguli Bar.
Types of "Lada"
The assortment of the plant includes several types of Zhigulevsky Bar beer. Each of them has its own peculiarity, one might even say a highlight. There are many varieties in the line, but the main ones are:
- "Zhigulevsky non-alcoholic bar." Delicate bitterness and malt sweetness coexist in the taste of this drink. Perhaps this gives the foam a special piquancy. The aroma, as it should be, is hoppy, but not so intense as to cause irritation.
- "Lada velvet bar." This is a dark drink made in the classic Czech style. In his taste, the main role is played by malt sweetness, and the aftertaste is quite tart, it is difficult to mix it up with something. The aroma is bright caramel.
- "Lada bar export." This foamy drink is particularly elegant. Its aroma is saturated with thin hoppy halftones, and light bitterness is present in the taste.
- "Zhigulevskoye bar." Classic light beer with a dense malt body and a pleasant bitterness. The aroma is pronounced hoppy notes.
Detailed description
The Zhigulevskoye Bar beer, whose photo is located below, has a beautiful golden color, and the foam is medium-grain, which is quite acceptable for the euro camp. The aroma is not specific. However, beer is recognized by the special characteristics of malt and hops.
The taste is pronouncedly grain with notes of grassy hop. Light bitterness gives a special piquancy and smoothly passes into the aftertaste. Everything is quite simple, but very harmonious. Apparently, therefore, the Lada has so many fans. The texture is quite dense, which is typical for Czech beer, but not for domestic beer.
Characteristic of the Zhiguli Velvet Bar
This beer belongs to the category of pasteurized dark ales. Its strength is 4 degrees, and the extract of the initial wort is 12%.
This, without false modesty, is a masterpiece made by the company's technologists. In order for no one to doubt this statement, it is worth noting that this intoxicating drink is brewed from six varieties of malt. It includes dark and light barley, biscuit, rye, caramel and burnt malt. This beer is prepared on the basis of artesian water, hops, cane sugar and yeast fermentation.
Reviews about the "Zhiguli Velvet Bar" are almost always positive and confirm that this dark ale is of the highest quality. Its foam meets all standards. It is plentiful and has a beautiful cream color. The color of the drink is dark brown with a reddish tint. The aroma is quite complex, but it is very pleasant. The main tone in it is caramel, fruit and prunes, and in the background there are notes of rye bread.
The drink has an incredibly mild taste. It perfectly complement each other caramel, chocolate and fruit. Hop bitterness gives a special piquancy. The finish is pleasant sweet.
Right feed
"Zhiguli bar", like any other alcoholic drink, you need to be able to properly serve. Only then can you catch all the notes of aroma and feel all the delights of taste. This hoppy drink, like the Irish one, needs to be well cooled before serving. The optimum temperature is from five to seven degrees.
But hard work is also not worth it. If a warm beer has a too sharp aroma, then supercooled loses its original taste. It is very important to pour Zhigulevskoye into the glasses correctly. Firstly, the container must be high, and secondly, it must be kept when bottling at an angle of 45 degrees. If you pour beer too quickly, you will have to wait a long time until the foam settles.
What to use?
Domestic beer fits most snacks. It goes well with snacks, cold cuts, jerky, fish, chips and much more. It is best to specify in advance what guests prefer for beer, as this moment is very individual. Strict rules do not exist here. Everyone for himself must decide what he will drink a foamy drink with. After all, one couple of slices of cheese is enough, and another will need a hearty meat dish.
How to recognize a fake?
At the moment, "Zhigulevskoye Bar" is at the peak of popularity, which is why more and more surrogates appear on the shelves under this brand.
In order not to spoil your holiday with alcohol poisoning, you need to be able to distinguish the original from the fake.
- You should only buy a hop-drink in large, well-established supermarkets or specialty stores.
- The fluid inside the bottle should be uniform and transparent. If there is turbidity or sediment, beer should not be taken.
- If a bottle or a can of a new shape appeared on the shelf, then it is better not to take it until official information from the manufacturer about the change of design appears.
- There can be no factory defects on the packaging.
Experts advise to remember that beer is an alcohol-containing drink, and any alcohol in large quantities is harmful to health. So it’s better not to drink more than one glass of foamy drink per day.