Rice Lager
Rice lager in the Asian tradition. Elevated with local rice from India, the beer is dry, light on the palate and has a brilliant sparkle. With less than 8% abv, this refreshing thirst quencher embraces the Sorachi Ace hops from Japan, which gives the beer its eccentric and fine subtle lemon citrus aromas. RISE caters to the new generation of Indian consumers who seek flavors and adds a new dimension to Bira 91’s existing portfolio of seven distinct flavors.
Packed with a light body clean and crisp texture, RISE makes for a highly session-able drink. The rice base ensures the beer is dry and light on the palate, while the Sorachi Ace hops give it its pleasing citrus aromas. RISE can be paired well with curries, spicy dishes, and barbeque, as rice beers work well as palate-cleansers.
24K KRAFT BREWZZ MUNICH HELLES
While there are similar characteristics between a Munich Helles Lager and a Pilsner, such as their zesty hop elements, the former is softer and is far more malt-oriented than a Pilsner. The three main ingredients in this beer are moderately carbonated water, Pilsner malt and German noble hops, which come in a variety of styles.
The Munich Helles Lager is generally sweet on the nose and has distinct Pilsner malt aromas with a hint of spicy hops. Similarly, the palate can be described as having a subtle sweetness to it accompanied by the predominate malty flavors that exhibit toasted, bread-like elements. Although the malt presence is evident on the palate, there should be a good balance with the hops without causing bitterness. These beers are clean, and moderately carbonated with a smooth mouthfeel that ends in a malty finish. Munich Helles is pale gold to light straw colored and never cloudy with a thick buttery head. They have an ABV range of 4.5 – 5.5% and IBU’s of 16 – 25.
24K KRAFT BREWZZ BELGIAN WITBIER
In order to call a beer a witbier there are two requirements. The first is that the beer must contain up to 50% wheat which gives the beer its signature milky glow. Sometimes raw oats are included in the mixture resulting in a silky mouthfeel with notes of honey and distinctive fruity flavors. The second requirement is the use of spices. Coriander is always used and is the predominant spice included in the beer. Orange peel is another common addition creating a complex contrast to the savory coriander. Other spices such as anise, ginger, chamomile, and others can be added in small amounts.
Belgian Witbiers have an ABV of about 5 to 6% and can be very refreshing, especially during the hot summer months
24K KRAFT BREWZZ GERMAN DUNKELWEIZEN
Dunkelweizen recipes usually consist of German noble hops, weizen ale yeast, and of course at least 50 percent malted wheat. The Dunkelweizen yeast that is used, weizen ale, is what provides the fruity and spicy flavors such as banana, clove, and vanilla esters in the brew. The grain used is roasted and caramelized to give the creamy, full-bodied beer its dark appearance and smooth flavor.
The best Dunkelweizen glass is a Spiegelau wheat glass or vase-style glass, which is tall and rounded with plenty of room for the head. The ABV of most Dunkelweizens is in the 4-7% range. As far as food is concerned, Dunkelweizen is a great match with traditional pork dishes such as roasted pork and pork sausages, as well as roasted chicken.
AMERICAN EXTRA PALE ALE
The History of IPAs is over 300 years old. IPAs, which stands for India Pale Ale, is actually an English-brewed beer that was exported to British troops in India during the 1700’s. Initially, it was a tweaked version of a Pale Ale invented to withstand the extreme temperatures and undulations of the ship during the voyage from England to India. Later on, the IPA was modified to create the popular English Pale Ale (APA). The English IPAs nowadays have a lower alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.0 – 6.5% due to increasing taxes over time. However, some brewers have attempted to recreate the strength of the original IPA that had an ABV of 8 – 9%.
Early IPAs were malty, less fruity, and had a robust hoppy finish compared to those brewed today. Today IPAs have a highly aromatic nose full of fruit, floral and earthy features with the possibility of added caramel or toasty malt aromas. American India Pale Ales tend to have a stronger hop but lower malt presence.