The American Bud Pale Lager is often confused with the Czech Budweiser. Nothing surprising, given the similarity of names and the proximity of production technologies based on Bohemian brewing traditions.
In addition to the Bud brand, Anheuser-Busch InBev actively exploits the Budweiser brand, which adds to the confusion. The Czech manufacturer has been trying for many years to defend the right to the exclusive use of the controversial name, but so far without success.
Czech Budweiser
History of American Bud Beer
The American Budweiser was first published in 1876.
The creator of an unusual drink for the United States was the hereditary brewer Adolphus Bush, who was a co-owner of the Anheuser-Busch enterprise in St. Louis.
The plant itself was founded a little earlier – in 1852.
Having visited Bohemia (now the Czech Republic) and becoming interested in local technologies for making foamy alcohol, the entrepreneur decided to try a new recipe in America.
The experiment was a success, and already in 1901 the Budweiser lager acquired the status of a nationwide beer.
The success was facilitated by the use of pasteurization and refrigeration in the production, which significantly extended the shelf life of products.
In fact, American producers took very little from Czech traditions and recipes: the beer made in St. Louis was significantly different from the “Budějovice” sample.
Nevertheless, Anheuser-Busch products instantly became popular.
For a couple of decades, production volumes of the first American lager increased several times, reaching an annual figure of 20 million barrels by the beginning of the 1th century.
The period of Prohibition proved to be difficult for the enterprise, when the production of Budweiser had to be suspended.
However, in the years that followed, the brewery quickly made up for lost time, rapidly increasing production volumes and actively promoting products outside the United States.
Strengthening the title of “nationwide lager” contributed to an unusual advertising campaign launched after the repeal of Prohibition and allowed to celebrate this significant event with a free beer tasting. The promotion was valid for 5 days.
Today, American Bud and Budweiser drinks are in high demand both in the US and in other countries of the world.
The factories of the company, which in 2008 merged with the Brazilian-Belgian corporation InBev, produce beer not only in America, but also in many European countries.
Features of the production of beer Bad
The success of the American lager is largely due to its high quality and smooth taste.
The main “chips” that distinguish the drink from similar products:
Original composition
In addition to barley malt and hops, the manufacturer includes rice and repeatedly filtered water in the recipe.
At the stage of maturation of beer, beech shavings are added to it.
Beverage hops are hand-harvested from around the world, barley is grown in Montana and Idaho, rice is purchased from American farmers and harvested from their own fields in Arkansas.
Fidelity to traditions
The company’s specialists, if necessary, use innovations, but try not to deviate from the original recipe and methods for making the drink.
In particular, the 7-stage production technology developed back in the 19th century by Adolphus Busch is preserved, and the same strain of yeast is introduced that was added to the must when creating the first Budweiser.
Significant role of brewers
Despite the automation of the process, the team of craftsmen strictly monitors the quality of products at all stages of production and tastes samples at least 5 times during the cycle.
Application in the production process of alternative energy sources
This approach allows not only to save water and electricity, but also emphasizes the responsible position of the owners in relation to the problem of preserving natural resources.
Otherwise, the process of making American beer is similar to making other lagers.
There is a classic bottom fermentation, an obligatory ripening stage, filtration and pasteurization.
Types of beer bad
Bud
A classic pale lager marketed in the US as Budweiser.
Made according to the original recipe of 1876.
It has a soft velvety taste with tones of caramel, fruits and light bitterness.
Color: golden. Fortress: 4,8%.
Bud Ice
In the production of the drink, I use the freezing technology, which makes it possible to soften the taste, reduce the calorie content and increase the strength up to 5,5%.
Bud Light
Light lager with pleasant bitterness and fruity notes, low density. Fortress: 4,2%.
Color: amber-golden. Fruity options: “Bud Light Lime” and “Bud Light Orange” (with natural citrus zest) and “Bud Light & Clamato Chelada” (with the addition of a spicy tomato cocktail).
Bud Light Platinum
It differs from previous drinks in increased strength – 6% and a bolder sweetish taste.
Bud Alcohol Free
The Russian version of the American lager, which is loved by drivers and fans of non-alcoholic beer.
According to legend, the drink was first produced during Prohibition. Fortress: up to 0,05%
In Russia, only the classic Bad and its non-alcoholic version are on free sale.
Drinks are sold in glass and cans, less often in kegs and aluminum bottles.
In America, the lager is represented by several varieties of Budweiser: Budweiser Select, Budweiser Select 55, Budweiser & Clamato Chelada, Budweiser American Ale.
Relevance: 26.02.2019
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