Bakunin produces about two hundred varieties of beer both on a regular and seasonal basis and is one of the main producers of craft beer in the Russian Federation.
History of Bakunin Beer
2013 the date of foundation of the Bakunin brewery, which was small at that time. The creators are Alexander Romanenko, Vladimir Naumkin, Yuri Mitin.
Alexander Romanenko is the owner of the Bakunin beer cafe. Before that, he worked at the bar counter in various beer bars for more than 15 years. Vladimir Naumkin is a brewer-technologist from St. Petersburg. At this time, he collaborated with some breweries in St. Petersburg. Yuri Mitin is a home brewer. Initially, he was one of the suppliers of beer products to the Bakunin bar.
The products supplied by Mitin turned out to be of a high degree of quality, but the small brewery was not ready for the production of large volumes. And then the search for a brewery to produce ale for the bar using Mitin’s unique technology led Romanenko to a meeting with technologist Naumkin. And beer fans in the person of Romanenko, Mitin and Naumkin formed a company, which they named after the bar.
Own finances were not enough for the partners to create their own brewery. And they placed production orders with third-party manufacturers. Achieving the highest quality of the product was achieved as a result of painstaking control over absolutely all the main manufacturing processes. A variety of ales formed the basis of the recipes, because top-fermented drinks are much easier to control.
2014 the partners showed the public their first beer – the American classic light ale “Laughing Sam”. For 3 years, the drink was the most popular variety in the Bakunin bar.
2016 Russian imperial stout “Eclipse” entered the top 10 best types of beer at the festival in Tallinn. And at the annual Belgian festival “Borefts Beer Festival” from the company-brewery De Molen takes an honorable 2nd place.
2017 in order to build its own brewery, the company acquires a site in Estonia. It is expected that the launch of the brewery will significantly affect the assortment and make it even richer. The construction completion date has not yet been announced, but it is suggested that the enterprise will start operating in 2021.
2020 Draft beer “Bakunin” is created at 3 domestic factories, and bottled beer – in Latvia at the Latgales Alus factory.
Types of beer Bakunin
The number of types of beer “Bakunin” has reached almost two hundred and this number is only growing day by day. Most drinks are produced in collaboration with other beer producers.
It is unrealistic to mention all the varieties at once, the number is increasing every day.
So, some standard and seasonal types:
Laughing Sam
An American Pale Ale with a lemony floral aroma. Fortress 5,6%, density 13%.
Eclipse
A strong drink, the so-called Russian imperial stout, with the addition of milk sugar and flavored with vanilla and cocoa. Fortress 11,5%, density 27%.
Zero In
Lightweight non-alcoholic beer. In the composition of milk sugar, oatmeal and a special yeast bacterium, the taste is sweetish with hop bitterness, notes of citrus and resinous wood are felt in the aroma. Nominal strength 0,5%.
Milk+
Thick stout with chocolate aroma and toffee flavor.
The hand of God
Lime, green tea and Japanese hops are felt in the aroma.
Fibonacci
The drink has a unique aroma of fruit and a long aftertaste of hop bitterness, formed as a result of a combination of three types of hops.
Capital of the world
A drink with a predominant aroma of honey combined with wildflowers. It was Bakunin’s first bottom-fermented lager.
First aviator
A light lager with a hop aroma and an additional hint of citrus and fruit, with a slight hint of oatmeal. Fortress 4,4%.
Rockets & Bishops
Unique North American ale. There are 4 types of hops used in the recipe. Fortress 6,2%.
Red Maniac
This strong smoked ale is brewed according to the original Chilean recipe. Perceptible taste of hot pepper combined with a fruity-citrus aroma. Fortress 6,8%, density 16%.
Salty dog
A drink with the smell of coriander and hops, with a pleasant sourness in the aftertaste.
Peach Up
A fragrant drink with a predominant taste of peach and some exotic fruits. Fortress 6,5%, density 16%.
In Bloom
In the production of this drink, mango and oatmeal are used, which creates a delicate, mild taste with a slight hop bitterness.
Berlin Wallr
Wheat drink with a slight acidity.
Rye Alert
A drink with a unique flavor, brewed from 2 types of hops – Australian and American, as well as 2 types of malt: rye and caramel.
Elecrobank
A drink with a bright fruity aftertaste of ripe tropical fruits and a composition of 3 types of hops. Fortress 7,8%, density 17,5%.
Volna
A simple type of ale made from 3 varieties of malt. This light drink has a low strength, which allows you to quench your thirst on the hottest day. Fortress 3%.
Ghost Town
Compacted Russian stout. The taste is dominated by notes of bitter chocolate, plums and coffee. Fortress 13,5%.
Sunsets & Corvettes
Light ale. Fortress 4,5%, density 12%.
HEMI Notorious IPA3
Pale ale produced by one of the popular Oregon brewery Boneyard Beer Co. The aroma of mango and exotic fruits are pronounced in the smell. Instead of American malt, New Zealand and Australian malts were used. Fortress 11,2%, density 24%.
Ringing
Pale pink ale. The combination of milk sugar and raspberries gives the taste of wild berries with bitterness from hops. Fortress – 4,5%, density – 12%.
Batch No10
A drink with the aroma of exotic fruits with a slight sourness. Fortress 5,8%, density 14%.
Amphiprion
Seasonal drink with sea buckthorn flavor. Fortress 6%, density 14%.
Sun
Traditional wheat beer from Belgium with citrus zest and coriander, with the addition of oatmeal. Fortress 6%, density 16,5%.
Night in Manila
The taste is dominated by raspberries, with the addition of oatmeal and lactose. Fortress – 6,8%.
Leningrad
The most unique product “Bakunin”. This is a barley beer with a lilac scent. Fortress 13,2%, density 28%.
Interesting Facts About Bakunin Beer
In 2019, the company celebrates the sixth anniversary of the Bakunin brewery. For 6 years, the company has produced more than two hundred types of beer and participated in many European, American and Scandinavian festivals.
“Eclipse” – this view is timed to coincide with the eclipse of the sun, which was observed in 2015. The Berliner Mauer keg was sent to Australia. This was the first recorded case when craft beer from Russia was exported to another country.
The Hand of God drink was brewed specifically for the 2014 football championship and got its name in honor of Diego Maradona, a former front-line player for the Argentina national team.
The founders of the brand regularly experiment with taste. Numerous species are created together with colleagues from European countries and even with the United States of America.
For many years, the founders of the brand have been traveling around Europe and adopting skills, experience and technology from modern breweries.
Unique yeast strains, working with natural berries and fruits – all this allows these guys to create an assortment list that satisfies the interests of all categories of establishments – from craft bars to traditional pubs.
Relevance: 20.01.2020
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