Beer Spaten - a soft tip from the Middle Ages

Germany... Country where 1280 breweries function. Where produce more than five thousand different types of beer. Where the oldest beer factory exists since 1040. Where, from 1516 until now, the law on the purity of beer operates. Yes, this is Germany - the kingdom of hops and malt.

Spaten-Franziskaner-Brau GmbH - one of the oldest breweries

And we will talk about one of the oldest breweries inGermany, namely in Bavaria, which is Spaten-Franziskaner-Brau GmbH, where the fine Spaten beer has been produced for more than six hundred years, since 1397. That is, do you understand that this brewery is the same age as events such as the Battle of Kulikovo or the Battle of Vorskla? While Dmitry Ivanovich punished Mamaia, the Germans were already sitting in a pub with a mug of excellent beer.

Where did the name "Spaten" come from?

The word "spaten" in German means"shovel". This name was assigned to the brewery in those years when it was run by the Spatt family (1622-1704), and to this day remains relevant. The symbol of the brewery was drawn by the famous German graphic arts and heraldry Otto Hupp, who is the author of more than 6000 drawings of coats of arms. As it is easy to guess, the symbol has the form of a shovel, it is according to this pattern, depicted on the labels, you can find the Spaten beer:

It is interesting that in the whole history of existenceThe brewery changed many owners, some died, others simply sold it, it was renamed even into a beer cellar, moved, but at the same time managed to finance the construction of the first steam engine in Bavaria. In 1807, "Spaten" was the smallest brewery in Munich, and sixty years later became the largest, and this title has been preserved for about another 30 years. During these years, work was underway on the first refrigeration unit. "Spaten" are the pioneers of low fermentation beer and guidebooks for other companies using this technology, and also the Pilsner type of beer was produced here for the first time. In 1992, the brewery exceeded the mark of one million hectoliters for production.

It is the technology of lower fermentation used to make soft beer Spaten Munchen Hell. What is it, this German beer?

Quality of Spaten beer

Its color is pure, amber-gold, with whiteresistant and thick foam head. The taste is soft, it harmoniously combines bitterness with hops and sweet notes of beer wort. The taste of beer is full and smooth, snappy and fresh. He reveals notes of hops, lemons, weak taste of biscuit and nuances of the earth. The fragrance basically keeps notes of hops and herbs, but through them citrus fruits and malts also leak. If you choose what will be a good match for German beer Spaten and under which it is better to skip a mug or two, then the first thing you can do is turn to traditional home German cuisine, because the beer made by real men can best be combined with the dishes of their women. The centuries-old culture of brewing has turned these concepts - food and beer - into a symbiosis. In addition, of course, any fish or shellfish, red and white meat, cheeses and salads will suit - the choice, in general, is huge, so pick up for yourself.

The variety to which "Spaten" refers - the camp; itfiltered, and the strength of this beer is 5.2%. Only hops, malt, yeast and water from our own wells are used in the composition. This was the order in the beginning of the 16th century from Wilhelm of the Fourth Bavarian, the master of beer business honors him even today, using only natural raw materials in preparation. Such a product, after pasteurization, can be stored for about a year.

Other types of beer from the brewery Spaten

Beer Spaten has four varieties, so to speak. They are Spaten Pilsener, Spaten Hell, Spaten Oktoberfest and Spaten Optimator.

The last grade of beer, "Spatin Optimal",it has a fairly high strength - almost eight revolutions, or more precisely 7.7%. This is not the best option for hot weather or for spending time in the bath, but for warming in cloudy "non-flying" weather, you can and use. If you pour this divine nectar into the glass, you will experience a real explosion of taste and other impressions: notes of bread, fragrances of fruit with sourness and high thick foam. Its color is saturated dark, not in vain it belongs to the category of dark varieties.

But what about Spaten Oktoberfest - this beer, created specifically for the festival of the same name. For visitors this is definitely the first symbol of festivities.

In addition, another brewery is producingthe classic Munich dark beer Ludwig Thomas Dunkel and the wheat beer Franziskaner. Beer Spaten, reviews about which only positive, as well as in general about the brewing business, can perfectly complement any meal, and knowing that this beer is German, you can not worry about its quality.