The birthplace of the Golden Boch brand is the Kaluga brewery. The enterprise was built in the late 70s, but it did not start producing beer right away. Initially, non-alcoholic and hard drinks were produced. The situation changed after the purchase of the enterprise by SABMiller Rus. The production areas have been expanded and modernized. The first bottle of beer “Zolotaya Bochka” was released in 1999.
The enterprise is fully automated and equipped with modern equipment. Anyone can be convinced of this on a free tour, where technical experts reveal all the secrets of making a foamy drink. The appearance of the Zolotaya Bochka brand was preceded by a two-year marketing study of consumer tastes. The technology is based on the natural way of fermentation.
Production time takes up to 18 days. Malt varieties from Germany and hops brought from the Czech Republic are used. The production is fully automated, all stages are monitored by operators thanks to special software. Yeast varieties vary by brand. The finished drink undergoes control over more than four dozen quality indicators before being sent for sale.
Awards
The products of the Kaluga Brewery have repeatedly been awarded prestigious international competitions. At the World Beer Cup 2002, the brand won a bronze medal. In 2003, the “Golden Barrel” received “silver” in the tasting competition, which is held by the German Agricultural Society. At the Belgian competition Monde Selection, the product was awarded a gold medal twice – in 2003 and 2006.
Types of beer “Golden barrel”
Beer “Zolotaya Bochka” is intended for lovers of the classics. The plant offers customers 4 main varieties.
“Light”
It is positioned as a beer with a European taste. Light and transparent drink is easy to drink and quenches thirst. Foam – with large bubbles, stable. Special varieties of selected hops give a balanced classic taste. The density of the drink is 10,8%, the strength is 4,7%. Sold in bottles and jars of 0,45 liters.
“Classic”
Traditional beer with a rich malt flavor. The drink is brewed according to a recipe that provides for a natural fermentation method. In the composition – malt, hops and purified drinking water. The alcohol content here is slightly higher – 5,2%, and the density – 11,8%.
“Aged”
Belongs to the category of dark varieties of high strength. The content of ethyl alcohol in 100 ml of the product is 6,8%, and the extract of the initial wort is 14,9%. Properties depend on the aging time of the drink, which is twice as long as for lighter varieties. The tanks are maintained at a constant temperature of -2,5°C, which affects the quality of the product at the outlet. A long maturation period gives the drink a tart taste and a dark amber color.
“Draft”
Created for lovers of live beer. The mild taste is achieved by combining several varieties of malt. Connoisseurs note a barely noticeable fruity bouquet. The plant has been producing the drink since 2009, the delivery form is 0,75 liter bottles. The strength of this variety is 5,5%, the density is 12,5%.
“Platinum”
The Zolotaya Bochka brand is replenished with new developments of the plant, which now belongs to the AB InBev Efes brand. The new variety “Platinovoe” is aimed at the youth audience. A light drink contains a small amount of alcohol and is devoid of a characteristic bitter aftertaste.
