The best beer brands in Russia and the world

To date, beer is recognized as one of the most popular beverages in the world. Brewing traditions are rooted in the deep past, and today beer brands around the world have countless numbers.

Beer: benefit or harm?

In many countries, beer is considered an alternative option for strong spirits, and it is believed that it brings the body, rather, the 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 out in Brussels and prepared by scientists from St Thomas's Hospital and Royal College London, as well as researchers from Harvard University and Tufts University in Boston, this drink is a supplier of essential micronutrients to the human body. Studies have shown that beer drinks contain vitamins such as PP and B ₃ , 21 types of amino acids, phosphorus, silicon and other minerals. Amazing is the fact that beer promotes rejuvenation and speeds up the metabolism, and also strengthens bones. People prefer to drink this drink because of a variety of flavors and a state of light hop. Scientists say that when men drink beer, they have a hormone dopamine that is responsible for a sense of satisfaction, which is why you want to drink it again.

How are the best brands of beer determined?

On the shelves of Russian shops 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 determine the best quality beer. The appearance of the drink is determined by two factors - color and foam. All beer brands are distinguished by their specific shade of beverage. To the color of beer, the following requirements are made: the drink must be clear, transparent, golden in color and should not shine. It is believed that the lighter the beer, the better its quality.

Another no less important indicator is the abundance, firmness, density of foam. The best beer when pouring it into a glass has a foam head height of 4 centimeters and holds this level for at least 4 minutes. And also professional tasters say that the foam should stick to the sides of the glass.

Evaluation of beer is given by the smell, which can be weak, hop, sour, fresh, pure, yeast, floral and the like. And the taste characteristics of beer is determined by consistency, temperature, viscosity, astringency, oiliness. The best brands of beer are the most delicious, since they have the perfect combination of bitter, sweet, sour and salty tastes. Overflows of flavors should be replaced gradually over time.

Top-5 brands of beer, according to Russian consumers

On the Russian market there are more than 450 brands of beer, of which dominant products are domestic producers - about 97%, and only 3% - foreign brands. According to statistics, Russians often buy famous brands of beer in glass bottles and with a small drink strength. 83% of Russian consumers prefer to drink light filtered, much less consume unfiltered drinks - 7%, and dark drink 10% of our fellow citizens.

According to the national rating, in the first place is located "Khamovniki Munich" from the manufacturer "Moscow brewing company." On the second place "Rye dark" from the brewery "Bogherkhov", the city of Anapa. The third line is taken by Kruger Premium Pils, produced by Tomsk Beer. In the fourth position - "Metropolitan Double Golden" from BCHK "Ochakovo". And the top five leaders Karachayevskoye Zhivoye, Karachaevsk ZAO Karachaevsky Brewery, which is being manufactured in the city of Karachaevsk, are completing.

The top five brands of beer in the world

According to the rating compiled by the popular and prestigious resource RateBeer, the best beer, if we consider famous international brands of beer, is the German Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock, which has a 6.7% alcohol content. This beer belongs to the variety Doppelbock, which appeared for the first time in the 18th century, it was brewed by monks during the fast.

The second position is taken by the beer from California North Coast Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout, belonging to the Russian Stout variety. The first beer was brewed in 1988 by North Coast Brewing Company. It has a characteristic smell of roasted malt with notes of bitter chocolate and coffee.

The third place is occupied by the Belgian beer Chimay Bleue (Blue) from the manufacturer, which belongs to the Trappist Beer class. Beer is produced by monks-brewers since 1862. The drink has a dark color and a soft fruity taste.

The fourth position was taken by the English beer Samuel Smiths Oatmeal Stout, which belongs to the variety Sweet Stout. Beer has a milk or creamy taste, since during the boiling, whey is added.

Completes the rating of the famous brand of beer Stone Arrogant Bastard Ale from California. It belongs to the American Strong Ale with an alcohol content of 7.2%.

Rating of sales of beer brands in the Russian market

If you consider the most famous brands of beer in Russia, then it is worth highlighting the beer "Baltika", which occupies a leading position in sales and covers the market share - 37.4%. Today the beer brand "Baltika" can be found in 98 percent of all outlets in Russia. On the territory of the Russian Federation there are already dozens of factories producing beer brands of this brand, and the grain for malt creation is sprouted on its own agroproject. In second place is the Inbev brand, whose share of sales is 16.4%. In third place - Heineken - 11,7%. The fourth position is taken by beer - Efes with a market share of 10.9%. In the fifth position, SABMiller brand beer is 7.2%. All other brands of beer in Russia account for about 16% of the market.