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Ayan is a Russian beer brand of the eponymous plant from Abakan, the capital of Khakassia. A distinctive feature of the brand is the production of beer only according to the classical technology and compliance with all the requirements of GOST 31711-2012 during production and storage. Being a modern enterprise, which is equipped with high-tech German equipment Krones and Kosme, the Abakan brewery does not use accelerated brewing technologies in cylindric tanks.
Beer “Ayan” is brewed in the traditional way for 28-49 days, depending on the type of intoxicating drink. The technology uses only traditional ingredients supplied mainly from the Czech Republic, Germany, Finland:
- light, dark, caramel, roasted malt;
- special varieties of brewer’s yeast;
- aromatic hops.
Water is taken from local clean sources and undergoes additional training. In addition to Khakassia, Ayan beer is supplied to the Republic of Tuva, Krasnoyarsk Territory, Omsk, Kemerovo, Irkutsk, Tyumen, Novosibirsk and Tomsk regions.
Historical information
The brewery in Abakan was built in 1980 and quickly became known for the high quality of the drinks produced. In 1992, the enterprise was reorganized into the Abakansky Brewery joint-stock company, and four years later it received its current name.
From the first days of its new history, Ayan has been producing natural beer, the production of which does not use stabilizers, preservatives, foaming agents, antioxidants.
The drink is not subjected to pasteurization to increase the shelf life, filtration is performed by a cold method. Thanks to this, trace elements and amino acids necessary for the human body are preserved. The technology does not provide for additional carbonization, since during natural fermentation and after-fermentation, there is enough carbon dioxide in beer to form abundant foam.
Ayan beer is bottled in dark glass bottles, which prevent the penetration of light and retain the natural taste and aroma of a fresh product for 25 days. A relatively short period of storage is one of the reasons for refusing to participate in exhibition events.
Despite the lack of prestigious awards, beer from Abakan is a rare but desirable drink on the shelves of Moscow, St. Petersburg, and large cities of the European part of Russia.
Types of beer “Ayan”
Abakanskoye, 4,8%
Light unpasteurized with a pleasant malt taste – the first beer of the Ayan brand, which has not lost its popularity today. Forms a rich foam in the glass. It has a characteristic hop aroma and an unobtrusive bitterness in the aftertaste.
Joy, 5,3%
A beer that got its name from the name of a clean river flowing from the slopes of the Sayan Mountains. Brewed from special Finnish malt and aromatic Czech hops. It stands out with a soft golden color, persistent foam, rich taste with hop bitterness. Contains selenium – an important trace element for the human immune system.
“Hunter”, 5,8%
Strong beer with a balanced taste and a subtle hint of hop bitterness. It has a mild taste and aftertaste due to the peculiarity of the recipe, in which rice is present. In addition to the refreshing effect, it has a stimulating and tonic effect.
“Joy dark”, 4,8%
Unpasteurized beer with a rich color and expressive aroma, in which the presence of roasted and caramelized malt is felt. It has a pleasant velvety taste, quenches thirst well.
New Year’s, 6,2%
A strong seasonal drink, which the Ayan factory brews in limited quantities for the New Year. It stands out with lush foam and golden color. The only sort of beer in the range, which is not supplied in kegs, but only bottled.
