In England, the most popular beer is Ale. It is prepared using 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 monastery varieties that were cooked many centuries ago. The English are stored in English barrels of wood and sold in draft. One of the quality English drinks is Newcastle Brown Ale, a semi-dark beer that was brewed in Newcastle, hence it took its name.
Product Description
Ale has a very rich aroma in which notes of caramel, malt, roasted nuts, herbs and corn are felt. The taste of beer is also very interesting, because when you drink it you can feel the tone of nuts, fruits, caramel and malt. The finish is sweet, there is a smack of roasted nuts. The taste of Newcastle Brown El is classic British, but it is easy to drink. So it was originally conceived by its manufacturer - J. Porter. Ale is great for cheeses and seafood. Often it is used for grilled pork, with smoked sausages and grilled meat. Beer strength is 4.7%.
History of creation
For two years J. Porter developed a special beer that would become popular all over the world. In 1927, ale was created, which had a soft caramel flavor and an aftertaste of roasted nuts. For its preparation, Porter used two varieties of malt (Challenger and Golding), which were collected manually. Immediately, Newcastle Brown Ale beer became popular in its region, then the whole country found out about it. A year later, 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 of eight, an inscription appeared in it in English, "The One and Only." Also on the emblem one could see the company logo - a blue star. This caramel ale is one of a kind, today it is used in more than forty countries of the world. Fans of the rich mild taste of beer, which gives lightness and freshness, appreciate ale brewed according to first-class standards.
Newcastle Brown Ale Features
Beer "Newcastle Brown Ale", description which we reviewed above is dark pasteurized. Interestingly, in the UK they sell it for bottling, and only 42% of the products are placed in beer cans (bottles). Here you can meet him in a 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 malt, a small amount of hops, wheat, barley, caramel, yeast and water, glucose syrup is also present .
Ale in modern time
Today, Newcastle Brown El beer, the price of which in our country ranges from one hundred fifty to three hundred and a half rubles per bottle, is sold in forty countries of the world, which gives more than sixty percent of sales annually. They especially like beer in the USA, over the past ten years its sales have been constantly growing, however, like popularity. El today is the best-selling in his homeland. In Russia, sales yield from thirty to one hundred percent a year. This ale is associated with fullness of taste and refreshing lightness, so many people love it so much.
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 malt are used, which, at first glance, seem to be incompatible with each other. For about a hundred years, this beer has been ranked first in terms of alcohol consumption in the USA, Denmark, Great Britain and Finland. It is the most famous in the world, as it has an amazing ability to "be your own" for many years. After the Second World War, miners and shipbuilders fell in love with him; in the eighties, students liked it. Today, "Newcastle Brown El" continues its journey around the world, gaining a large number of fans every year.
Reviews
The name of this beer speaks for itself. Almost everyone loves him for his pleasant light taste and unusual caramel flavor. But usually these reviews concern draft beer. In our country, in shops you can find only bottled Newcastle Brown Ale beer, price 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 in combination with kvass and coffee. It does not foam very much and has a sweetish flavor. No bitterness was observed in the ale. Beer foam has a dense, in a small amount and coffee color. In color, some note that it looks like kvass from rye bread. Other consumers note the lightness and unobtrusiveness of ale, which is well suited for gatherings in the company of friends. Beer is recommended for those who love and appreciate the soft and unusual taste of the drink.
Thus, ale gained great popularity in European countries, as well as in his homeland. In our country, many do not understand the taste of unusual foreign beer and prefer to buy it only occasionally. But for a cozy get-together in a sincere company, this ale is perfect. Unfortunately, there is no draft ale in Russia, and many would like to try it, because they believe that a fake is placed in the bottles.