7 interesting facts about the Belgian brewing in Russia

Belgian Guillaume Denaer, head brewer «Brasserie De Metropole» in St. Petersburg, will talk about the production of beer, beer philosophy and the Belgian and Russian culture consumption piva.





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For the first time Guillaume visited the brewery in 14 years, and knew immediately that he or she would like. Later, he fell in love and beer, and then realized that he was attracted by the process of brewing. He entered the Institute of Agriculture and immediately after graduation began working in its first brewery. It was called "Karakól", there are still prepared beer, heating it in large containers with wood.

"Caracol" - an old enterprise, founded more in XVII-th century. During the years of its existence the owners changed a lot, but at the moment, "Caracol" has become a family business. This brewery produces about two hectoliters of beer a year. It became the first brewery, Guillaume visited in 14 years, and later he bought a house in the same village. Guillaume is still working there, but as a consultant.

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On «Metropole» Guillaume began working as a regular employee - in other words, in the first year he was here all the time. Now he comes to Russia every month for about ten days and following the work.

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Basically Guillaume high fermentation brews beer with small features. All varieties of its beers are pretty simple, and easy to drink. People love to come to his brewery because in terms of its variety Russians seem unusual, but people like to try something new. Guillaume also believes that contact with customers is very useful - a conversation can help a lot to understand.

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When Guillaume has prepared for the first time a few beers on the Belgian technology for the Russian audience, he was sure that his beer is very popular. But this did not happen. The fact that the beer has been brewed it is too strong, and it used to in Russian drink in large quantities. The stronger the beer, the less people can drink.

In general, Russians prefer a lighter beer than the Belgians. In Belgium, there are lots of varieties, strength exceeding ten degrees, and these varieties are wildly popular. In Russia, this is not so.

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Sometimes he is asked to make beer with a particular ingredient - such as peanuts. Sometimes ideas come by brainstorming.

via factroom.ru