It is difficult to imagine a modern society without such a drink as beer. In addition, a large number of archaeological excavations have already proved the fact that people have been brewing since ancient times.
Beer of the past
Of course, beer that was brewed many centuries ago is significantly different from the foam drinks that are made today.
For example, the Sumerians made it without the addition of hops. In their recipe they used only barley, spelled and various fragrant herbs. The Chinese brewed beer from sprouted rice, on the basis of which they created a delicious frothy drink. And only the inhabitants of Babylon improved the recipe and began to add malted barley to it. Hops began to be added to beer much later - already in the 12th century AD.
Interestingly, in ancient times, beer production was monitored by people who were at the head of state administration. In Ancient Babylon, a whole set of laws on the technology of making beer and its implementation was issued. Violators who did not follow all the rules were sentenced to death.
Beer of our day
Today there are more than a thousand varieties of beer. In many European countries and the United States, its classification is made by the method of fermentation. But in Russia, it is conducted by its color (dark, light, red, white).
Unfortunately, due to the large number of fakes, not everyone has the opportunity to try a quality and tasty product. One of the worthy drinks that appeared at the beginning of the last century is Newcastle beer.
The story of the appearance of English beer
In the twenties of the XIX century, the English brewer Jim Porter wanted to create a drink that tasted like ale and drank as easily as a lager. The professional took several years to experiment, until he realized that in the process of preparing the drink it was necessary to combine two types of English hops. At the same time, he added caramelized malt to the mixture. Thus, Porter was able to get a unique drink with a light unobtrusive taste.
And already seven years later, in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, Porter opened his own brewery. And the NewCastle beer got its name only a year after the opening, when the drink was awarded the highest award at the National Brewers Competition in Britain.
After that, he gained unprecedented popularity among residents of the UK, not only for his taste, but also at a relatively low price. The second wave of popularity of Newcastle beer falls at the end of World War II.
In the middle of the last century, two major manufacturers of England joined forces, after which a new beer corporation appeared, which began to play a major role in the beer market.
Twenty years later, Newcastle beer began to be delivered abroad. Thanks to this, the drink became known throughout the world. And beer is especially popular in the USA, where its popularity is growing to this day.
At the beginning of the twenty-first century, the owner changed in the corporation. But this did not affect the taste of the drink, which remained unchanged and is produced using the same technologies as at the beginning of the last century.
Taste of beer
As mentioned above, the peculiarity of beer production is that it is produced from two varieties of hops with the addition of caramelized malt. In percentage terms, the amount of the latter exceeds the amount of hops, which significantly affects the taste, and it does not become so bitter. And the main feature of the drink is that it has no varieties. It is sold in cans and in bottles of 0.33 and 0.55 liters. A draft beer "Newcastle " can be sold in barrels of 30 liters.
It is produced using top fermentation technology. Its strength is 4.7%. The color is dark brown, closer to red.
Another distinguishing feature of Newcastle Brown Ale beer , which speaks of its quality, is a thick, dense foam with a lot of bubbles.
Newcastle: Description
The beer we describe has rich caramel and nutty flavors. In addition, his taste traces the aroma of sweet malt, corn and meadow herbs. In its taste range you can feel the taste of fruits. The finish is refreshing, dry, with a pronounced taste of fried walnuts.
There are only 34 kcal and 1.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g of product. There are no proteins and fats in beer.
The harm and benefits of a popular English product
We all know that dark beer is a rather harmful product, which with frequent use can be the beginning of a disease such as alcoholism. But do not forget about its benefits.
So, due to the content of free iron in its composition, it helps to improve digestion. Also, a small amount of this product before eating improves metabolic processes. In addition, iron has a positive effect on the formation of hemoglobin.
Another advantage of Newcastle beer is that there are no fats in its composition. Dark beer does not contain caffeine, unlike light beer. Due to the fact that it is produced on the basis of grain crops, this beer is enriched with minerals and vitamins. It contains yeast, which is why the drink may have a laxative effect. Also, a dark low-alcohol drink improves appetite. And it can be used as an aperitif. In addition to the above, alcohol reduces blood pressure and lowers blood cholesterol. Regular consumption of dark beer in moderation is a good prevention of cancer of the digestive system.
Beer "Newcastle": reviews
Beer connoisseurs in their reviews note the soft and sweet taste of this dark drink. Many people like foam, which does not settle for a long time and leaves a pleasant aftertaste. But at the same time, be prepared that you will have to pay about 150 rubles for a 0.5 liter bottle. Although in this case it can be noted that the price for such a beer is not overpriced, it is rather the opposite.