Gambrinus Beer

The legendary beer king Gambrinus is inextricably linked to the history of beer production in Ukraine. Almost everyone who has heard of Odesa knows about the Gambrinus bar, which existed before the revolution and is still in operation today, but not everyone knows that it owes its name to Gambrinus beer.

Back in 1890, the Odesa City Council issued a permit to Wilhelm Johannowicz Sanzenbacher to set up a brewery. It was this time that can be considered the beginning of the history of Gambrinus beer production. It was brewed according to classical technology and aged for 60 days, bottled in oak barrels and branded bottles with porcelain corks. The plant’s products were awarded two silver and eight gold medals at international exhibitions.

During the turbulent times, the plant stopped working several times, even for nine years in 1916, but production was resumed in 1925. Interesting volumes: it is known that in 1983, Odesa Brewery No. 1 brewed 2.141 million decaliters of beer.

At the turn of the century in 2000, the plant was on the verge of bankruptcy due to the economic crisis. Gambrinus found some resources and investors to continue its work, but in 2004 production was suspended, as it was thought at the time, for good. They lacked resources and could not compete with cheap beer from large producers.

But now, in 2023, the legendary Odesa brewery Gambrunus has been rebuilt. At a completely new level, with state-of-the-art equipment, the best brewing technologies, and the best industry professionals. Moreover, the same beer recipes for the most popular beers have been found, restored and improved. Six classic beers are already being produced, and today the technologists are already working on creating new unique beers mainly from Ukrainian raw materials to ensure that the “Gambrinus” was no less legendary as the beer king from its name.

Classic Lager light beer

Lager Classic is a classic of brewing, the oldest type of Pale Lager beer, bottom-fermented with an initial wort density of 11.5% and a volume fraction of alcohol of 4.4%, slightly hopped, with bitterness at 13 IBU. Brewed from selected malt, pure water and aromatic hops in compliance with the German Reinheitsgebot (German beer purity law). It has a pleasant light, sweet and sparkling taste. The character is clean, dense, fresh.

  • Category: Beer

  • Alcohol content, not less than: 4,4%

  • Mass fraction of solids in the initial wort: 11,5%

  • Volume: 30L, 50L

  • UKTZED: 2203000100

Blanche light beer

Blanche light beer is the standard of Belgian Herbal Beer style brewing. It is a light unfiltered beer of bottom fermentation with an initial wort density of 12.0% and a volume fraction of alcohol at 4.9%, bitterness of 10 IBU. It is produced by a long double fermentation without further filtration, which preserves the hazy body of the beer and guarantees high foam. The color is even from light straw to golden. The aroma is intensely spicy, lightly hopped, yeasty. The taste is rounded, medium on the finish, dry with a wheat share, with notes of spicy herbs and citrus.

  • Category: Beer

  • Alcohol content, not less than: 4,9%

  • Mass fraction of solids in the initial wort: 12%

  • Volume: 30L, 50L

  • UKTZED: 2203000100

Light beer “Classic”

Modern Light American Lager is a bottom-fermented beer with an initial wort density of 12.5% and an alcohol volume fraction of 4.9%, lightly hopped, with 21 IBUs of bitterness. It has a sparkling taste with a pronounced level of grain sweetness and a light aroma with spicy and grain hints. In appearance, it is a clear drink with a light straw color. The perfect balance of a delicate malt profile with a slightly pronounced bitterness in the aftertaste.

  • Category: Beer

  • Alcohol content, not less than: 4,9%

  • Mass fraction of solids in the initial wort: 12,5%

  • Volume: 30L, 50L

  • UKTZED: 2203000100

Light beer “Delicate”

A modern light American lager, bottom-fermented beer with an initial wort density of 11% and an alcohol volume fraction of 4.0%, lightly hopped, with 12 IBUs of bitterness. It has a delicate malt profile and a clean aftertaste. It is a clear beer of sunny golden color with a light spicy aroma. An ideal choice for those who appreciate lightness, freshness and high quality brewing.

  • Category: Beer

  • Alcohol content, not less than: 4,0%

  • Масова частка сухих речовин в початковому суслі: 11%

  • Volume: 30L, 50L

  • UKTZED: 2203000100

Light beer “Strong”

Natural, dense beer with a bright, rich flavor and high alcohol content. The flavor is tart malt, followed by a rich yeast trail. The dense texture and rich malt aromas are complemented by a pleasant alcoholic warmth, making this beer an ideal choice for those who prefer a rich taste experience.

  • Category: Beer

  • Alcohol content, not less than: 7,0%

  • Mass fraction of solids in the initial wort: 16,0%

  • Volume: 30L, 50L

  • UKTZED: 2203000100

Light beer “Khmilne”

The name of this beer emphasizes the special method of preparation – cold hopping. This technology involves the addition of hops at the final stage of beer brewing, so it is considered to be hop-infused. When brewing this beer, much more hops are added than in conventional beers, which adds brightness and character to the drink, while balancing the spicy notes of bitterness with a pleasant malt sweetness.

  • Category: Beer

  • Alcohol content, not less than: 4,9%

  • Mass fraction of solids in the initial wort: 12,5%

  • Volume: 30L, 50L

  • UKTZED: 2203000100