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Khmeleff is a classic beer brewed at the Ryazan plant of the same name. The modern enterprise occupies an area of six hectares and is equipped with equipment of German and Czech production. Advanced technologies and high-quality raw materials make Khmeleff one of the recognizable beer brands in Russia, which has been repeatedly confirmed by awards at industry competitions.
Historical information
The brewery in Ryazan existed even before the revolution. The volume of production was small – only 25 thousand liters of beer per year, and only two people worked there. In 1950, it was decided to organize a beer production in the city. The equipment was brought from Germany and installed in the building of an empty church. The enterprise did not last long – the water from the source dried up on the territory, so in 1974 new buildings were erected in the industrial zone.
The plant was named PO “Ryazan” and in Soviet times supplied the entire region with beer, kvass and soft drinks. In 1998, the company was transformed into a joint-stock company, and the enterprise underwent a complete reconstruction. In 2009, the company became known as JSC Russian Brewing Company Khmeleff. Beer is sold far beyond Ryazan thanks to a wide network of distributors.
Production features
“Khmeleff” is brewed from selected barley, which is grown specifically for this brand. The malt is prepared in our own malthouse. There are five artesian wells with a depth of 200 m on the territory of the plant, from where water enters the treatment system, installed by German specialists. Hops are brought from Bavaria and the Czech Republic, a mixture of two varieties is used – for aroma and for bitterness. A strain of bottom-fermenting yeast from the collection of the German yeast bank VLB is added to the wort. The finished drink is filtered at a Swiss-made plant. Under the Khmeleff brand, five types of beer are produced.
Awards:
- 100 best goods of Russia – 2009, 2011;
- XI Russian agro-industrial exhibition “Golden Autumn”, Moscow – gold medal.
Interesting fact
There are legends about the temple where an attempt was made to open the first beer production in Ryazan. Next to the building was a spring, which was credited with healing properties. As soon as the church began to brew beer, the water began to dry up. The plant had to move, and restoration workshops were opened on the premises. Then the spring came to life again and began to flood the lower floors, which forced the masters to leave the building. The temple stood empty for a long time, and in 2004 it was restored and transferred to the Orthodox diocese.
Types of beer Khmeleff
Khmeleff Light, 4,7%
Golden-colored beer is created using a special fermentation technology, which gives the drink a bright taste with a pleasant hop bitterness. The aroma mixes grassy and grainy tones. Recognized as one of the best in Russia in 2009.
Khmeleff Classic, 4%
Light amber-colored light beer is brewed from carefully calibrated malt, a mixture of Bavarian and Czech hop varieties and artesian water. The aroma is dominated by fresh notes of freshly cut herbs. In a classic taste, the sweetness of malt and the bitterness of hops are well balanced.
Khmeleff Gold, 4,9%
The premium variety first appeared in 2001. Only fragrant varieties of hops are added to the wort, which gives the drink the smell of fragrant meadow herbs. Beer matures for at least a month in the camp cellar, where it acquires a mild taste with hints of malt and freshly baked bread.
Khmeleff Light Unfiltered, 4%
Before bottling, the beer is not pasteurized, so it retains all the properties of a fresh draft drink. A special strain of yeast is used, which is active even after bottling, due to this, a slight sourness is felt in the aroma. The taste is refreshing with hints of malt.
Khmeleff Dark Unfiltered, 4%
A velvety, dark amber-coloured beer forms a persistent foam in the glass. Yeast and caramel are felt in the aromatic bouquet. Easy to drink due to low alcohol content. The taste is rich in chocolate and candy shades, there is a slight bitterness at the finish.
