Beer "Levenbrau" is one of the most popular and widespread in the world, and for those who have heard about Oktoberfest at least once, and even more so have visited it, this name is almost the personification of all German brewing. Under this brand, traditional Munich beers are produced .
About the title
The name of this beer is written by the Germans: Löwenbräu, and pronounced as “Lowenbroy”. The Russian-speaking person, of course, is familiar with a slightly different reading. This does not change the essence. It translates as "Lion Brewery." The emblem decorating each bottle of this drink echoes with it - it depicts a golden lion. The brewery owes its name to an old 17th-century fresco depicting the prophet Daniel in a moat with lions.
History
The first record about the Lion's Brewery, contained in the Munich Archive, is dated 1746.
Historians claim that the Löwenbräu brewery became the largest in Munich back in the 19th century. It owes its success to the business qualities of George Bray, who bought it in 1818. Within half a century, the brewery brewery brewery produced a quarter of all Munich beer. It is believed that Bray himself came up with the legend that his workshop was founded in 1383, and thanks to his efforts in this version, many admirers of the brand willingly believe today.
In the early 1880s, Ludwig Bray built a huge beer restaurant "Lowenbroekeller" at the brewery, which operates to this day.
In 1997, Löwenbräu AG merged with the rival company Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu, which affected production only for the better. In 2003, the Spaten-Leuvenbroy joint concern acquired another brewing giant, Interbrew. He later teamed up with AmBev at InBev. Today, the brand belongs to the brewery Anheuser-Busch InBev. Löwenbräu owns one of the oldest beer gardens in the world.
Outside of Germany
Beer "Levenbrau" for a very long time was produced taking into account all the rules regulated by the medieval "Law on the purity of beer." This largely determined his popularity abroad. The United States in those days already produced drinks using much more simplified technologies.
This fate did not pass and “Levenbrau”. The rights to the brand were bought by the American brewery Miller, in order to produce it in the USA and not spend money on transportation. It happened in 1975. Since then, the beer "Levenbrau" began to be produced using modern technology. However, according to the words of consumers, this did not spoil the taste. Quality standards remained high.
Levenbrau in Russia
We have this beer too. The right to produce Levenbrau beer in Russia was acquired by Bravo International in 1999. In 2002, the Dutch brewery Heineken bought this brewery, which continued production until 2004. From March 2006 to the present, Levenbrau beer, whose price on the Russian market is quite high, has been produced in St. Petersburg at the Interbir brewery. Speaking of price. The cost of one glass half-liter bottle is a little less than a hundred rubles. And although it cannot be said that such a price classifies this beer as an elite class, you cannot even call it budget. Rather, this is the upper value of the middle segment.
Packing
A bottle of 330 ml is usual for European countries. In Russia, 0.5 liter bottles and cans are more common. The manufacturer offers a wide variety of packaging, including bottles and cans of various capacities. Everyone can choose what they like best. However, in our country, this drink is still produced only in glass: in bottles of 0.33 and 0.5 liters.
In addition, Levenbrau beer is produced in huge kegs of 5 liters, which is why beer pubs and restaurants offer this drink for bottling.
The design of dishes, as a rule, is kept in blue and gold colors. The most recognizable place is the company recognizable logo with a lion standing on its hind legs.
Characteristics of the drink
Every lover of good alcohol who decides to get acquainted with a new taste will undoubtedly have a question about how many degrees there are in "Levenbrau" beer . Depending on the variety, this figure is 4.3-5.9 degrees, which allows you to classify the drink as a medium-strength class.
The inflow is quite dense, its density is 12%. The taste of beer is rich and expressive, it is the hallmark of the brand.
Serving to the table
Professionals recommend chilling this beer before serving up to 12-13 degrees. This allows you to fully reveal its rich taste and aroma. Reviews of Lowenbrau beer indicate that it is pleasant to drink from a thick-walled mug or a tall glass goblet.
It can be served as an aperitif or as an appetizer. According to consumers, this beer goes well with baked or fried meat, poultry and fish dishes, and seafood. Perfectly in harmony with its rich rich taste, products cooked on a fire or on the grill. Traditional beer snacks are also suitable: spicy croutons or crackers, salted nuts, dried and salted fish.
And if you want the atmosphere of a real Oktoberfest, serve fried Bavarian sausages or baked home-made sausages for excellent German beer.