Many people really like the taste of beer. Even scientists were puzzled by this question, they decided to find out what is the secret of this foamy drink? It turned out that it was not about alcohol. Beer produces a special chemical substance that causes the desire to drink this drink again and again.
Beer cools, relaxes, it is easy and pleasant to drink. Of course, a lot depends on the product itself. There is an opinion that in Russia there is no good beer. A quality drink is very expensive, not everyone can afford to enjoy a glass of beer even for a couple - three hundred.
From our article you can find out if you can buy a tasty drink by spending on it no more than 100 rubles. Below is the rating of the cheapest beer in Russia.
List
- 10. Paulaner, from 99 r per 0.5 l
- 9. Wolpertinger, from 73 r for 0.5 l
- 8. Kronenbourg 1664, from 60 r for 0.46 l
- 7. Miller, from 57 r for 0.5 l
- 6. Velkopopovický Kozel, from 55 r for 0.5 l
- 5. Siberian crown, from 50 r per 0.5 l
- 4. Amstel, from 50 r for 0.5 l
- 3. Carlsberg, from 45 r for 0.5 l
- 2. Old miller soft from the barrel, from 45 r for 0.5 l
- 1. Zhigulevskoe, from 43 r for 0.5 l
10. Paulaner, from 99 r per 0.5 l
Brand history Paulaner It began in the XVII century in a man’s monastery. The monks brewed beer for themselves, and the rest began to be sold to residents of nearby villages.
Now Paulaner is a large German company, the beer of this brand is widely known far beyond the borders of Germany.
Paulaner beer has many varieties and tastes. Everyone will be able to pick up something for themselves. Wheat, unfiltered, light, dark.
It should be noted the variety, which is called Bavarian champagne. It is a symbol of the Munich beer festival. True, its price is slightly higher than the usual light Paulaner, but for a good German beer the price is not very high.
9. Wolpertinger, from 73 r for 0.5 l
The brand is owned by the German company IQ 4 YOU GmbH. According to official figures, the beer recipe has not changed since 1878. The brand received its name in honor of a mythical creature (a cross between roe deer, hare and duck).
In Russia, the production of beer Wolpertinger engaged in the concern “AB InBev Efes”, which is located in Kaluga.
Under the brand name Wolpertinger, two types of beer are produced. Traditional has a malt flavor with a pleasant fruity note. Unfiltered wheat has a multifaceted taste: a combination of hops, malt, cinnamon, cloves, melon, banana.
8. Kronenbourg 1664, from 60 r for 0.46 l
The rights to the brand belong to the Danish corporation Carlsberg Group. Beer Kronenbourg 1664 was released for the holiday - the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II of England.
Kronenbourg 1664 is the best-selling lager. Beer with an unusual light aroma. The taste is fresh, soft with a touch of grapefruit.
Another of the most popular drinks sold under the brand name Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc. This is a light unfiltered ale, which has been produced since 2006 according to an old recipe, known back in the 13th century. Spicy aroma, citrus notes are present. The taste is soft malt with fruity notes, hints of coriander and cloves. There are several more types of beer.
7. Miller, from 57 r for 0.5 l
The American beer brand is owned by a Canadian company. Licensed production of beer of this brand is also established in Russia. The founder of the brand was Frederick J. Miller, he began his activities in 1855.
Under the brand Miller several types of beer are produced, the most popular Miller Genuine Draft. The beer is not pasteurized, the taste is malt and hops with fruit and yeast notes. The drink features a delicious aroma of corn and fresh bread. Goes well with barbecue chicken wings. For this beer there are often stocks in large supermarkets, sometimes you can buy for 49.99 r for 0.5 liter - this is not very expensive for this brand.
6. Velkopopovický Kozel, from 55 r for 0.5 l
The history of the famous brewery began in the XIV century, now Velkopopovický Kozel - the most popular brand of Czech beer. At the moment, the rights to the brand belong to the Japanese company Asahi Breweries.
Perhaps the most popular is dark beer. Velkopopovický kozel Černý It has a bright brown-ruby hue and a sweetish aroma. The fruit bouquet is complemented by notes of caramel, cashew and chocolate. The taste surprises with a combination of sweetness and bitterness. Beer can be consumed with various beer snacks (meat). It goes well with sausages, ribs.
Velkopopovický kozel Světlý light golden color. The aroma is fresh and saturated, the taste is bright fruity, complemented by hoppy notes.
Interesting fact: Since 1938, a live mascot has been living at the brewery, of course, this is a goat. The first animal became strongly attached to the drinker Oldrich. The goat was named Old, since then the nickname is inherited. Now the mascot of the brewery is a goat named Old Yard.
5. Siberian crown, from 50 r per 0.5 l
Beer Siberian crown produces the company "Sun InBev." It was first introduced in 1996, now the drink is very popular.
Under the Siberian Crown brand, eight types of beer are produced. Classic, unfiltered, light, dark, with a lime aroma, non-alcoholic - for every taste. The brand assortment is regularly increasing. Recently a new series has been released. Siberian character, which included 4 new types of beer.
Interesting fact: Advertising of alcoholic beverages on television is prohibited in Russia, so the company invests large sums to create viral videos that are distributed on the network. The Siberian Crown beer was advertised by David Dukhovny. For participation in the filming he was paid 1.5 million dollars. The video lasts a little over 2 minutes.
4. Amstel, from 50 r for 0.5 l
The production of this beer is carried out by the Dutch company Heineken. Drink for more than 140 years. The geography of exports is amazing: 112 countries, including Russia.
Amstel Premium Pilsener - a classic. Beer golden color with rich dense foam and malt aroma. The drink is bitter, the taste of hops is combined with apple notes.
If you do not like classic beer, brand Amstel will amaze with a diverse selection. Drinks are distinguished by strength, aroma, taste. There is even a “lite” option, in Amstel Light beer the number of calories is reduced by 35% compared to regular beer.
3. Carlsberg, from 45 r for 0.5 l
The Carlsberg Group is one of the largest beer companies; it was founded in Copenhagen in 1847. Over the long history, the company entered the world market; its products are in demand all over the world.
The brand Carlsberg is the key. It was founded in 1904, then created a logo.
Beer is a pleasant color, straw yellow. The aroma is classic, malt, gives a little hops, coniferous forest, hay. The taste is pronounced, with hop bitterness. Beer perfectly neutralizes the salty taste, perfect with meat, capers, shrimp.
2. Old miller soft from the barrel, from 45 r for 0.5 l
Beer Brands Old Miller manufactured by Efes Rus. The brand was founded in 1999. The sub-brand "from the barrel" appeared after 8 years. The release of the new product was accompanied by powerful advertising, so soon this beer became one of the most popular.
Old soft miller from a barrel - light beer. It consists of three varieties of hops, which are added to the wort using special technology. That is why the aroma of beer is so rich, refreshing. The drink is transparent, light golden color. The taste is neutral, it has a special delicate bitterness. Powdery sweetness is present.
Beer is perfect for spicy dishes, especially Asian or Mexican cuisine. It can be used as a light dessert drink on a hot summer day, only for this it needs to be well cooled.
1. Zhigulevskoe, from 43 r for 0.5 l
The products of the Samara brewery was originally called Vienna. Subsequently, the beer was renamed Zhigulevskoe. This is one of the cheapest beer brands to date.
In Soviet times, 80% of all beer consumed belonged to this brand. By the way, the Zhigulevskoye brand began its history in 1935.
Beer has a classic taste, it is bitter, so not everyone likes it. The aroma is malt and hops. Now almost all breweries in the country produce beer called Zhigulevskoye, so the taste depends primarily on the manufacturer. This is technology, and the quality of raw materials, compliance with storage and transportation conditions.