Żywiec Original Lager, 500 ml, Pack of 24

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The most detectable flavor in this brew is malt. The maltiness is slightly overpowering, although not in a bad way. There’s also a bread-like flavor as well as balanced floral hop notes. You can also make out the corn flavor, a slight citrus flavor that seems to be lemon, and an earthy flavor that appears to be dry grass.

This pale lager is brewed by Kompania Piwowarska shepherded by Asahi. It’s the same group that produces Żubr and Tyskie. But Lech is a sub-brand with its own premises – Lech Browary Wielkopolski. The beer has varying potency depending on which market it’s intended for. The American variant has an ABV of 4.9% but other country versions hit 5.2%. This Polish bison beer – which was previously named Dojlidy Beer – has an ABV of 6%. It was first brewed in 1768 and changed its name when the brewery rebranded. It has a younger sibling – Prażubr (steppe bison) – which is unpasteurized and has a lower 5%ABV. In the 1950s, the label was altered to draw the attention of American Polonia (Polish diaspora in the US), with references to folklore and regional traditions. In Grupa Żywiec, almost every other litre of beer is exported abroad. Full Range: Lech Pils (Pilsner, 5.5%), Lech Free (non-alcoholic), Lech Lite (pale lager, 3.5%), Lech Ice (various flavours, lager mixed with lemonade, 2%)A popular brand of light Polish lager. It’s not overly bitter, making it the perfect approachable choice. The Industrial Revolution brought about a number of developments for the beer industry and brewing process. The Revolution began in the 18 th century in Great Britain and spread across Europe. With the influence of the scientific revolution in the 17 th century, brewing began to transform to a big, machine-driven business. This meant bigger brewing plants which utilized new technological developments. The most significant development for the beer industry was the harnessing of steam power. Other developments followed and lead breweries to grow in size and efficiency. These include the blast furnace, refrigeration, and improved transport links.

Mouthfeel seems to be full bodied and a little creamy. Not spectacular in my opinion but very nice to drink, and easy to enjoy the texture. beer – launched in 2003 – was named after our national symbol: a majestic European Bison. Thanks to effective marketing and a very low price point, Żubr is the most popular brand with a whopping 13.5% market share (source) . Zywiec Brewery, which had survived the World War II and the difficult post-war period, became one of Europe’s most modern beer-producing facilities in the 1990s. They were initially made with the bottom fermentation process, but now top fermentation is more popular. Zywiec Photo Source : https://athloneliquorstore.com/product/zywiec-beer-pale-lager-poland-500ml-5-5-alc-vol/

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This European pale lager is one of those light beers that have been in existence for a very long time. Zywiec Brewery was started in 1856 by Archduke Albrecht Friedrich in the peaceful town of Zywiec, Poland. There’s also a herbal, earthy scent that brings to mind straw or grass. You can also sniff out an alcoholic scent that reminds you that the beer contains a whopping 5.6 percent alcohol content. The smell isn’t bad, although it doesn’t quite match the expectation you’d get from its appearance. Malt, corn, yeast, and an alcoholic tinge summarize the smell of this lager. – Mouthfeel You know about champagne. And we’ve just mentioned plums. But did you know there’s one about beer too? Grodziskie (sometimes called Grätzer) is a traditional beer from Grodzisk. And yes, some describe it as Polish Champagne. Both for its fizziness and its regional specificity. This clear carbonated beer is smoked in oak barrels and built off wheat malts.

Today you’ll find it in a distinctive green bottle. The beer itself is a pale lager in style, mild and easily drinkable. Popular beers from the top Polish brands have high alcohol content, a strong style and diverse tastes. Food Pairings With Polish Beer The Żywiec logo includes all of the most important historical symbols of the brewery and Poland itself. Żywiec Beer's prominent front label displays a man and woman, who dance the Krakowiak, a traditional dance of the area of Kraków in historic Lesser Poland. This dancing couple is dressed in classic Polish folk dancing clothes. Kraków's coat of arms is represented with the crown in the middle of the couple. The coat of arms is also represented by the three spruce trees displayed on the bottom of the label and the year 1856 on top underneath the crown. The name Żywiec is placed on the red sash across the middle of the label with the golden trimming. The Żywiec logo is the most famous mark and brand of beer in Poland and the trademark of the entire brewery. The beer is the first-ever pale lager to exist and features a 4.4 percent ABV. It is made with soft water and Saaz and Noble hops. Although it was initially created in 1842, it is an iconic brew, so don’t let this discourage you. The history of Polish beer is as old as Poland herself. In fact, it was present in these lands much earlier than the Slavs themselves. Polish word for beer –‘piwo’ is derived from the pre-Slavic word ‘pivo’ simply meaning: a drink.One of the strong Polish beers out there, it features 16 percent alcohol content and is made with a freeze-distilled process, giving it a vivid appearance. Although it has a lot of alcohol, the taste is overshadowed by chocolate, bourbon, coconut, pralines, caramel and vanilla. Tyskie Polish Lager has close to half a century of continuous brewing heritage. It’s a pale lager with an ABV of 5.2% with 3.2g of carbs, 0.9g of sugar, 0.6g of protein, and 43 calories in every 100ml. The beer has earned itself two beer awards (Grand Prix and BBIA). It’s a beautifully balanced beer – the perfect midpoint in malty girth and hoppy bitterness. You have to wonder what the world thinks of the US. I mean, you have some idea already … but when someone names their product O.K. Beer and markets it to Americans, it says a lot. O.K. Beer is brewed by Carlsberg Polka, part of the global Carlsberg Group. O.K. is one of their first US exports. It’s a Polish Pils, with pilsner as the world’s best-selling beer category. Full Range: Łomża Ciemne (schwarzbier/dark lager, 4.5%), Łomża Wyborowe (premium lager, 6%), Łomża Niepasteryzowane (unpasteurized lager, 6%), Łomża Pszeniczne (wheat beer, 0.0%), Łomża Miodowe (honey-spiced lager, 5.7%), Łomża Radler (various flavours, lager mixed with lemonade, 0.0%-2%), Łomża 0.0% (non-alcoholic), Łomża Jane Pełne (classic pale lager, 6%) In 2017 Carlsberg Polska had 17.5 percent market share by volume. Their most popular brand is Harnaś (7.5% of the market) – a low-priced value lager. Harnaś

The beer market is changing. Being more conscious consumers, we pay attention not only to taste, but also to other things – such as locality, brewing methods and uniqueness. Brewery began distribution to other towns of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1913. In the 1990s, the brewery was acquired and modernized by Heineken International. The most distinct scents in this European lager are corn and malts. Although these scents are pretty subdued, you can still tell they’re present. A very mild floral or citrus scent also faintly reminds one of apples. You can also detect a bread-like yeasty scent and a subtle hop note. Lech is a boozy pale lager but it also has several non-alcoholic versions flavored with acai, lime, pomelo, grapefruit, pomegranate, and mint. The premium version has 41 calories in every 100ml, along with 0.6g of protein, 0.8g of sugar, and 2.8g of carbs. It’s a sweet beer with hints of honey and a fast-fading head. This light-bodied beer has a grainy aroma.

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