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Lielvārdes

BREWING

TRADITIONAL BEER

LIELVĀRDES CRAFT CIDER

Lielvārdes

BEER CULTURE

Lielvārdes

Brewery

Inspiration for our beer comes from ancient-times. Beer is one of the oldest drinks on earth, as it is known to have been brewed seven thousand years ago. Our interest in this delicious drink does not go far in advance. Lielvārde Beer brand was inspired by the renaissance of beer, which began in Latvia in the seventeenth century.

Lielvārdes light beer

Lielvārdes Light is made in small quantities and has a relatively short shelf life. This
ale has been brewed using top-fermenting yeast and higher temperatures, so the
beer has a rich flavor and a more pronounced aroma. We are honored to restore
centuries old and by many craftsmen perfected beer brewing traditions.

Lielvārdes dark beer

Four different caramel maltes are used in the making of Lielvārdes Dark, which
enhance the flavor with a light sweetness, while Hallert's hops give it a bit of
bitterness. This ale has been brewed using top-fermenting yeast and higher
temperatures, so the beer has a richer flavor and a more pronounced aroma. We are
honored to restore centuries old and by many craftsmen perfected beer brewing
traditions.

Lielvārdes blackcurrant stout

Lielvārdes Blackcurrant Stout is traditionally a kind of an ale beer enriched with high
quality blackcurrant juice. It has an intensely dark shade with a fresh blackcurrant flavor,
a bittersweet taste and a lightly roasted nuance of malt and blackcurrant. This beer will
delight sweet and at the same time rich-flavored beer lovers.

Lielvārdes cherry kriek

How to create a cherry-inspired masterpiece? By combining the wisdom of brewing beer
inherited from Belgians, the traditional top fermentation of Lielvārdes beer, carefully
selected ingredients and patience. We have kept all this up to the present day to create
Cherry Kriek. Cherry Kriek is a traditional ale, enriched with high quality, aromatic cherry juice. A rich burgundy color, persistent foam, enticing cherry aroma and taste –
Lielvārdes beer makers can be proud.

Lielvārdes classic light ale

Lightly golden color. Light malt flavor, airy foam hat. Refreshing taste.

Seasonal ales

Lielvārdes raspberry-mango is a “Milkshake-style” beer, which has been highly
appreciated by beer lovers around the world. Its darkness resembles a milk cocktail.
Sweet fruit nuances can be felt in the bitter taste of ale. It has a smoky red shade and
a pleasant raspberry-mango aroma. This beer gives a true spring refreshment.

Lielvārdes craft cider

Lielvārdes semi-dry cider is naturally fermented from special variety of apples grown
for brewing cider. It has a carefully balanced and strong flavor, complemented by a
fresh and acidic apple aroma.

Lielvārdes

CONNOUISSEURS OF TASTE

The ambassador of the Lielvārdes beer brand

INGEMĀRS DZENIS

I am a beer enthusiast, and I believe that the beer world is full of nuances. All that is left is to give in.

Chef and taste connoisseur

DZINTARS KRISTOVSKIS

Let’s learn to distinguish grains from husk – beer is a very versatile drink.

Chef and taste connoisseur

Ēriks Dreibants

Everyday, more and more attention is paid to the diversity of beer tastes; it is more
than just a beer that we enjoy while watching sports, beer is an integral part even
when eating gourmet meals.

Chef and taste connoisseur

ŽANIS RAIVO BEHMANIS

Beer culture is like a knowledge store, it is time to open it.

BEER CLUB

TASTING TRICKS

Lielvārde beer offers to participate in a blind tasting of food and beer. We have some suggestions on how to “learn” to recognize the flavors of beer and food.

CHOOSE YOUR TECHNIQUE

To make it easier to achieve the result, it is good to think of your beer tasting technique. You can learn to recognize only one taste in one go or choose between two or more flavors all the time. For comparison, the so-called “cuppings” are used in coffee tastings. Coffee is poured in three cups, two of them have identical tastes and one is slightly different.

SMELL IT AND TASTE IT

There is no ready-made formula for unmistakably learning to remember the taste of a particular beer. Generally, one should try to combine visual information with smell and taste. During the tasting of Lielvārde Beer Culture Club, your eyes will be blindfolded. That’s why, in my opinion, when learning the taste, it would be wise to follow the same tasting sequence – in the beginning, you smell the drink and then you taste it.

POUR THE GLASS HALF FULL

It is recommended to pour the glass half-full because it is important to taste the foam hat. It should also be remembered that beer, unlike wine in a glass, does not need to be shaken.

DON’T OVERWHELM YOUR TASTE BUDS

The principle of remembering the taste is simple – the more you taste, the sooner you will learn, but you must take into account that tasting is necessary with moderation and pauses. Too much beer will dull your taste buds. You can drink carbonated water to neutralize the sensations between beer tastings.

BEER MUST BE SWALLOWED

Unlike wine tasting, in which the drink after swishing around is spat out, beer must be swallowed. The tongue receptors for bitterness are located at the very back of the tongue, so simply swishing the drink in the mouth will not be able to taste all the nuances of bitterness.

ALWAYS TWO SIPS

It is recommended to taste the beer in two sips. The first sip washes away the excess of previous tastes in the mouth, and the second sip is then the right one to focus on.

ENJOY THE TRUE TASTE OF FOOD

There is a saying that food is eaten with the eyes. To a large extent, our eyes give us some idea of what tastes we might expect. Being blindfolded, this system becomes confused. When tasting food close your eyes, you have to rely only on taste receptors. This experience can be amazing because the moment you wait for some salt, you can be given something sweet. When you expect something sour, you can get something bitter, and so on. In a blind tasting, it is important to focus on the taste and texture of the particular mouthful. To better guess, you have to accumulate flavors. This cannot be done if everything is eaten with various intense sauces and spices.

Lielvārdes

BREWING

BEER CULTURE

Brewery

COMPATIBILITY OF FOOD

Lielvārdes light beer

Lielvārdes dark beer

Lielvārdes blackcurrant stout

Lielvārdes cherry kriek

Lielvārdes classic light ale

Seasonal ales

Lielvārdes craft cider

CONNOUISSEURS OF TASTE

INGEMĀRS DZENIS

DZINTARS KRISTOVSKIS

Ēriks Dreibants

ŽANIS RAIVO BEHMANIS

TASTING TRICKS

CHOOSE YOUR TECHNIQUE

SMELL IT AND TASTE IT

POUR THE GLASS HALF FULL

DON’T OVERWHELM YOUR TASTE BUDS

BEER MUST BE SWALLOWED

ALWAYS TWO SIPS

ENJOY THE TRUE TASTE OF FOOD

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