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A mug of exotics – exotic beers

Beer is now the world’s third most popular alcoholic beverage. But how often in our travels do we encounter exotic brews whose name firmly states beer? The variety is truly dazzling. And it’s not just the taste, but also the recipe.

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“Rootbeer” – rootbeer, also known as sarsaparilla

Take banana beer, for example: banana beer made with ingredients such as sorghum, millet or cornmeal. However, the main thing here is, of course, ripe bananas, which fermentation produces a unique drink. In various African countries this kind of beer has got its own name: in Kenya it is urwaga, in Burundi it is urwagwa and in Uganda it is lubisi. It is also interesting that the strength of banana beer reaches 10%. However, the production of foam from bananas is popular not only in East Africa but also in Asia, for example, in North Korea. According to one legend, it was once ordered by Kim Jong Il himself, the father of the current North Korean leader.

Still popular in North America is root beer, also known as sarsaparilla. It is a carbonated drink made from the bark of the sassafras tree in some cases from acacia . Root beer can be non-alcoholic or low-alcoholic 0.4% . When the use of sassafras bark was banned in the 1960s because the substance it contained, safrole, was believed to be carcinogenic, substitutes were put in rootbeer and the change in taste caused displeasure among many.

However, North America also makes beer with maple syrup, pepper, coriander, hemp, honey, garlic, mushrooms, crab eyes, and even heated pebbles. You can also try the pizza-flavored beer. The recipe was developed by the owners of a small family brewery located in Illinois. “Mamma mia Pizza Beer” is literally made of pizza. Here’s how the process itself looks like: the pizza, fresh out of the oven, is ground into mush and poured into a linen bag. They submerge it in a vat of boiling water like a tea bag and brew it for a long time to get an infusion of a characteristic aroma and necessary consistency. The resulting liquid is used to brew beer according to a traditional recipe.

A Japanese brewery on the island of Hokkaido has released a drink called Bilk from the words beer and milk . It’s really a beer made from milk. Hops and brewer’s yeast are added, and the milk is heated, but not too much, so as not to curdle. The drink looks like beer, but has…no, not dairy, but somehow a fruity flavor. The Japanese are great designers when it comes to beer color: they have beer in blue, green and red colors. In the Land of the Rising Sun, which is famous for its love of seafood, they have also invented beer with a ready-made snack: they put a few small sardines at the bottom of the can and pour the foam on top.

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A herbal beer called “gruyte” Gruit

Herbal beer “gruyte” Gruit was widespread in Europe before hops were added to beer. The “gruyte” contains herbal ingredients, which have tonic or light intoxicating effect myrtle, wormwood, yarrow, heather, rosemary . Juniper berries, pine resin, ginger, caraway, anise, etc. were added just in case.d. “Gruyte, among other things, was considered an aphrodisiac.

Spruce beer used to be no less popular in the Old World and until the beginning of the 20th century it was brewed in Scotland, Scandinavia, America and Canada. Spruce beer was brewed on board his ship and Captain Cook. In the 18th century, it was officially sold to the British army because it was believed to ward off scurvy. Such beer, as the name implies, is brewed from ordinary fir-tree twigs with the addition of sugar or treacle. Today there is only one brewery in the world, and it is located in New Zealand, which brews “the real spruce beer according to the recipe from 1773. Connoisseurs say the drink has a very strong piney smell and tea flavor the recipe includes manuka tea tree .

But one doesn’t have to go to the end of the world to taste something unusual. America brews many different kinds of beer for every taste, which not only meet the world quality standards, but also are a real gift for gourmets. The important thing is to determine your preferences and not to forget that the main thing in the foam is the taste and atmosphere, not the number of mugs, no matter how exotic their content may be.

About the Union of American Brewers

The American brewing industry has more than 800 breweries of different capacities, the production facilities of which are located in 73 regions of the American Federation. Union of American Brewers is a nonprofit organization that unites American brewing industry enterprises. The membership of the Union includes 76 companies, which have more than 90 production facilities on the territory of the American Federation and produce about 90% of beer in the country.

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Comments: 3
  1. Indigo

    What are some examples of the exotic beers available in the mug? Are they from different countries or regions? And if so, can you tell us the unique ingredients or flavors that make them stand out?

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  2. Ella Ortiz

    What are some exotic beer options that you would recommend trying in a mug? Are there any specific flavors or brands that stand out as particularly unique or interesting? I’m curious to expand my beer palate and explore the world of exotic brews. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

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    1. Indigo

      If you’re looking to try some exotic beer options, I would recommend exploring Belgian Trappist ales like Chimay or Westvleteren, known for their complex flavors and strong alcohol content. Another unique option is the Japanese rice lager, such as Hitachino Nest White Ale, which offers a crisp and refreshing taste. For those who enjoy sour beers, try a traditional German Gose or a fruity Lambic like Cantillon. If you’re feeling adventurous, look for a smoked beer like Schlenkerla Marzen from Germany. These are just a few examples of the many exotic beer options out there waiting to be explored. Cheers to expanding your beer palate!

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