Although many of us think of Russia and "vodka" comes to mind, this country is also a great beer power.
At ForBeerLovers we want to give you all the information about beer in Russia so that you can learn more about its history and which beers are the most popular and consumed globally.
The 8 Best Beers in Russia
Baltika 6 Porter
Origin : Baltika launched the Baltika 6 Porter in 1995, and over time, the brand became the most cosmopolitan beer in Russia. Baltika 6 Porter is a highly coveted beer brand, having received several international awards.
Graduation: It has a graduation of 7 degrees of alcohol
Pairing: It combines perfectly with intense flavored meats and bitter chocolate desserts.
Klinskoye Svetloe
Origin : The InBev Brewery produces a wide variety of pale beers of which Klinskoye Svetloe is universally popular.
Alcohol content : 5.4% alcohol
Zhigulevskoe
Origin: Zhigulevskoe was made in 1881 by Alfred von Vacano, a businessman and nobleman who moved to Samara from Austria-Hungary to establish the Zhigulevsky Brewery.
Graduation : 4th
Baltika No. 3
Origin: Produced by the largest Russian brewery Baltika. One of the most famous in the country.
Alcohol content: It has an alcohol content of 8º.
Volkovskaya IPA
Origin: Volkovskaya is the most popular and well-known IPA in Russia and has similarities to the American IPA in terms of taste.
Alcohol content: 8º.
Jawed beers
Origin: These beers are brewed by Jaws Brewery, which began operations in 2008. They are one of the beers you should try if you go to Russia.
Chekhov from Vassiliostrovskaya
Origin: The Vasileostrovskaya Brewery has made a name for itself as a pioneer in the production of craft beers.
Alcohol content: 5,5
Baltika Grade 9 Extra Lager
Origin: Another beer from the famous Baltika brewery. You can't go to Russia without trying one of these. It is one of the most commercialized and sold beers in that country.
Alcohol content: 8%.
Ochakovo Rubia
Origin: Ochakovo Brewery created a unique Russian lager in 1978 to impress athletes and visitors to the 1980 Olympic Games
Graduation: 4.2
Sam of Bakunin's Laughter
Origin: The Bakunin brewery, owned by three enterprising entrepreneurs, began operations in 2013, making it a relatively young beer.
Graduation: 5,6
History of beer in Russia
At the end of the 18th century, a lot of beer was already being exported in Russia. As many of us know, Russia is a country well known for its high consumption of alcoholic beverages. However, as far as beer is concerned, it was considered a soft drink until 2011. That's right, beer containing less than 10% alcohol was considered a "foodstuff" and its sale was regulated as such. The reason was the international trade agreement to which Russia was a party.
