Beer "Staropramen": reviews, photo, manufacturer in Russia

Czech beer has become famous all over the world for its quality and unsurpassed taste. It absorbed 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 a lot of varieties of this drink, but there are some of them that are the most popular, proved themselves for a long time of their existence. We'll talk about one such drink in this article: it's a beer with the sonorous name Staropramen. It is widely heard and strongly associated with the Czech Republic, namely 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 of this beer was invented by the technologist Gustav Nobak in 1869. At this time the construction of the plant began. Technologist Nobak together with two Prague industrialists founded the brewery "Staropramen". Currently Pivovary Staropramen is the only one among the largest Czech factories, which uses the traditional technology of making beer.

1871 was marked by the first brewing of beer, at the same time, its sales began. Soon the enterprise began to be perceived as one of the main factories producing Czech beer. By the will of fate, the first advertising brewery was made by Emperor Franz Joseph, who during the visit to the plant in Prague left the inscription: "Excellent beer! In fact, excellent! "At the beginning of the 20th century, the company experienced the most successful period: production expanded, and the popularity of beer grew enormously. In 2000, the brewery "Staropramen" became part of the international brewing group InBev.

Brand Popularity

The Staropramen brand, which translates as "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, the elements of the drawing are used up to the present. Beer is the pride of the Prague brewers and takes a worthy place among all other brands of this drink, produced in the Czech Republic, which has become famous throughout the world for the art of its preparation. This country, by the way, is the world leader in beer consumption.

Beer «Staropramen»: manufacturer Pivovary Staropramen

Brew this drink in the capital of the Czech Republic - Prague, in the Smichov region. Beer "Staropramen" became famous all over the world due to its quality and unique taste. Among all manufacturers of Czech foam it is among the leaders. The products of the Pivovary Staropramen brewery are exported to 38 countries, mainly to North America and Europe. Even there is such an advertising slogan: "If you want to taste the taste of Prague - try Staropramen."

Pivovary Staropramen is one of the largest beer factories in the Czech Republic and is the third largest exporter of this beverage to other countries. In the middle of June, a beer festival "Staropramen" is held annually at the plant and in its surroundings.

On this day the connoisseurs of this brand of beer gather from all over the country : the street Svornosti turns into a large bar, where annually about 20 thousand people gather. The plant "Staropramen" 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 range of tastes. Every amateur can find something that he likes.

Beer "Staropramen": producer in Russia

In Russia, the history of Staropramen began in 1999: it was then that the license was acquired by OOO TransMark for beer production. Since 2000, the drink is produced in the "Kaluga brewing company". Three years later, the right to produce beer in Russia was transferred to SUN Interbrew (Klinsky Brewery). It is produced under the control of a Czech company and retains the usual characteristics. This variety has absorbed the best traditions of Czech brewing and a unique recipe, which uses special yeast used for Staropramen beer. In Russia it was initially brewed in Novocheboksarsk and Klin, and then in Omsk and Perm. The composition of the drink, made in Klin, is a mixture of the following ingredients: malt, hops, water, rice croup. Beer has a golden color, pure mild taste with light fruit notes and a rich aroma of fragrant hops. In Klin and Novocheboksarsk, a light grade of Staropramen beer is produced, which retains the characteristics of the famous Czech foam: the fortress is 4%, the density is 10 °.

Staropramen Premium

In Russia, as a rule, one can find only one brand of beer "Staropramen" - Premium. It is a classical pilzner (density - 10 °, strength - 4%). The composition of this Czech live beer, of course, is different from what is produced in Russia. Czech includes the following ingredients: pure water, hops, barley malt and brewer's yeast. In beer, domestic production, additional components are found, such as maltose syrup, corn groats, hops.

For this brand is characterized by a beautiful golden color, malt aroma has hop, lemon and bread notes, which perfectly combine in a balanced and fresh taste of a drink such as Staropramen beer. We will review customer reviews further.

Reviews

Opinions of consumers of this brand of Czech beverage have been divided: some of them maintain that Staropramen is a beer that is really worthy of all praise and has many positive qualities, while others say that it is no different from other brands of inexpensive product. However, there are more fans of this drink. Reviews of those who tried it, basically say that beer has a light, pleasant taste, without much bitterness, besides, as consumers say, the price for it is small in comparison with its quality.

If we talk about dark beer, then we can say that it has a velvety taste, leaves a pleasant and long aftertaste. The composition is almost entirely natural, except for the caramel dye. In addition, the aroma is quite interesting. The cost of a bottle of beer is about 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 the taste properties of Staropramen. For this reason, some consumers say that this price is too high for this product.

Some notes that the composition of beer does not meet expectations. This applies to the drink that is bottled in Russian plants. So, in its structure contains rice and corn groats, treacle. Despite this, the taste, as noted by most consumers, is still excellent.

As amateurs say, Staropramen's light beer has a somewhat bitter taste (most of this fact applies to its merits), and also golden color. In comparison with products of other manufacturers in this price category, this drink, according to the fans of the brand, is generally quite good and to taste and quality better than some advertised brands.

Some point to a synthetic flavor, which can be explained by the presence of additives. From the pros - in beer there is no taste of alcohol, but there is some slight wateriness. 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, in spite of the rather decent quality, the product does not stand out among its kind of colleagues in particular. Leaves a good aftertaste. A certain level of quality is sustained, however, due to the fact that the beer is pasteurized, it can not show all its merits, as it can be done by the living. After its use, most consumers did not experience any side effects.

Customers note, among other things, an interesting bottle design and a green label color, the style of which tends towards retro-esthetics. Beer is sold in bottles, as well as in a tin can. Some note that in the second case the drink has a more rich and pleasant taste.

"Staropramen" has no sediment, there is no sour taste, which is available in many modern beer beverages. The foam is abundant enough, dense. Some do not like the bitterness present in the beer. Has a good balance between sweet malty and tart hop-notes, with a little sharpness. He does not have a sharp smell of beer. It is best to taste when the chilled, warm drink is harder and somewhat loses its positive qualities. He does not get drunk and drunk quite easily. However, it should be remembered that still it is an alcoholic drink and it is not worth taking a great interest in it. According to some consumers, earlier beer "Staropramen" had a better taste, now its quality has decreased, and more bitterness has appeared in it. However, the fans of this brand is not getting smaller.

Varieties of beer "Staropramen"

One of the most popular is the light beer Staropramen Světlý. Alcohol content is 4%. In 2010, for the first time, another brand of beer was presented - "Staropramen 11 ^o ". In his recipe, added a component such as caramelized malt, enriching the taste and color of the drink. The fortress is 4.7%. The traditional camp Staropramen Ležák, thanks to moderate fermentation, acquires a complete, special taste with delicate bitterness, rich gold color and rich foam. Density - 12 °, alcohol - 5%.

Unfiltered Staropramen beer Staropramen Nefiltrovaný is prepared according to the original recipe, consisting of 34% of wheat malt, specially selected hops and a small amount of coriander. The alcohol content is 5.0%, the density is 12 °. This beer has a murky color.

Staropramen Granát is the only red camp in its own right. It is prepared according to an old recipe, in which special and light malt is mixed. As a result, the beer turns garnet, has a rich aroma of hops and a bit 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 hop, which creates a unique combination. The strength and density are 4.4% and 12 °, respectively.

Staropramen beer line is supplemented with Staropramen Déčko beer with reduced sugar content (4% strength). In the production line there is also a non-alcoholic variety (Staropramen Nealko), which has a fortress of only 0.5%, in no way inferior to the taste of traditional beer. It is considered the best beer in the Czech Republic in its segment.

Also there is "Staropramen" with grapefruit and lemon (Staropramen Cool Lemon and Staropramen Cool Grep). The share of alcohol in it is 2%. It is a refreshing fruit beer. Produced, therefore, with a taste of either lemon or grapefruit.