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Russian-made cider Eden Sin: from the Volga region with love!

Russian-made cider Eden Sin: from the Volga region with love!

Cider is an excellent compromise for those who come to a beer restaurant but do not like classic foam. The delicate, soft, sweetish flavor, which is more like a fruit beer than a beer, leaves almost no one indifferent. There are many worthy representatives in the cider family, and today we will talk about one of them — cider of Russian production Eden Sin. Interesting facts Eden Sin is a product of the Russian company Rebel Apple. Its creator, Alexander Ionov, started making cider in 2015, and at first it was a home production. The trademark appeared later, in 2018, and a year later the cidery got its own building in Moscow. Now Rebel Apple is the only full-cycle craft cidery in the capital. One of the flagship varieties of Rebel Apple is considered to be Eden Sin — a sparkling unleavened unfiltered French-style apple cider. It is produced from apples grown in the orchards of the central Volga region. Thanks to a special production technology all natural sweetness of ripe fruits is preserved in the drink, which makes Eden Sin one of the most unique varieties on the Russian market. Main characteristics Eden Sin cider has a beautiful light golden color and expressively fruity taste, soft and at the same time rich, with a long pleasant aftertaste. The aroma of the drink has tones of winter and autumn apples, notes of yeast and baked goods with apple filling. Eden Sin goes well with sweet dishes and baked goods. It can also be served with European dishes, salads, cheeses, and a variety of appetizers. You can try Eden Sin and other cider varieties in the chain of Belgian brasseries Lambic. The menu of our beer restaurants includes a huge choice of beer and other alcoholic drinks. We also offer a wide range of Belgian dishes and popular European appetizers. We always have a cozy atmosphere, excellent service and comfortable prices — come, you will definitely like it!

26 October 2024

Catch, fish: which beer goes best with fish dishes?

Catch, fish: which beer goes best with fish dishes?

Fish is probably the most popular appetizer for beer. People drank beer with taranka and wobla back in the days when there were no garlic croutons or onion rings on the cafe menu. Today the assortment of fish dishes for beer has become wider than before, so it has become more difficult to choose — not any fish is suitable for beer, and vice versa. Let’s find out what gastronomic combinations with beer are considered the most successful. General rules If you do not want to delve into varieties and directions, you can use these universal recommendations: — light beer without bitterness goes well with white fish; — white smoked fish will be even tastier when paired with a strong light beer with moderate bitterness; — seafood — crabs, shrimps, lobsters — are better with light, slightly sweet beer; — spicy and savory fish dishes can be accompanied by dark hoped beer with a pronounced bitterness. More about styles Let’s talk more about which styles and trends pair best with specific fish dishes. Dark types of beer — for example, porter, Belgian strong dark ale — are best paired with cold-smoked red fish, preferably not very salty. This can be pink salmon, chum salmon, salmon. Belgian wheat beer will make an excellent tandem with smoked salmon or capelin — a rather fatty fish with a mild flavor. Mackerel, halibut, sea bass dishes will harmoniously complement light varieties of beer, in particular, various lagers. The most universal beer pairing for fish is a variety of ales, including Belgian ales. They go well with almost any fish dishes, especially with fatty soft hot-smoked fish — mackerel, salmon, perch. In some cases, kriek and lambic also go well with it. You can try quality beer and tasty appetizers to it in Brasserie Lambic network. The menu of our beer restaurants includes hundreds of quality beers from Belgium and other countries of the world, as well as many other dishes and drinks for every taste. Come and we will find something to surprise you!

26 October 2024

Myth or reality: can beer make you fat?

Myth or reality: can beer make you fat?

Everyone has heard at least once about the so-called «beer belly» — extra centimeters on the waist, which allegedly appear from drinking beer. The reputation of beer is spoiled by the fact that in many countries it is called «liquid bread» because of the cereals in its composition. Not surprisingly, many people believe that beer makes you fat, so it is better to completely eliminate it from your life in order not to get fat. Let’s see if this is true and how much beer can really affect the figure. Just the facts Modern nutritionists and fitness trainers in one voice say: a person can get fat only from excess calories. It does not matter what he eats — harmful or healthy food. If you regularly exceed calories, the weight will steadily grow. This does not mean that you can massively switch to fast food. Useful and varied food is necessary to get from food necessary for health micro and macronutrients. That is, vitamins and minerals in the first case and proteins, fats, carbohydrates — in the second. It turns out that by themselves conditionally «harmful» products, including alcohol, are not able to add extra centimeters in the waist. Can beer make you fat? In fact, beer is a low-calorie drink. Its energy value averages 40-45 calories per 100 grams. For comparison, 100 grams of freshly squeezed juice contains more than 50 calories. As for carbohydrates — the most dangerous nutrients for the figure — they in beer, despite the «cereal» composition, also contains a little — about 3.5 grams. A 200-gram portion of pasta contains almost 50 grams of carbohydrates — that is, you need to drink several glasses of beer to get close to this amount. The myth that beer makes people fat is most likely due to the fact that various fatty appetizers are usually ordered with beer. Onion and squid rings in batter, garlic croutons, fried wings — all these are really caloric food, and with excessive consumption it is very easy to exceed your daily norm. But if you drink beer without appetizers or order to it, for example, a salad, you can significantly reduce the calorie content of the meal. For quality beer and tasty food — to the chain of Belgian brasseries Lambic! The menu of our beer restaurants includes hundreds of beers from all over the world, as well as a wide choice of dishes for every taste — both hearty and low-calorie. Come and taste!

26 October 2024

Taste without degrees: how non-alcoholic beer is made

Taste without degrees: how non-alcoholic beer is made

Non-alcoholic beer is a great alternative to the usual foam beer when drinks with degrees are prohibited. And if earlier the taste and quality of such beer left much to be desired, now it has become a self-sufficient product that can bring no less pleasure than alcoholic varieties. We tell you how non-alcoholic beer is produced and at what point it loses degrees. A bit of history The first batch of non-alcoholic beer was made in 1976 in the Czech Republic. At first it was so unpopular that manufacturers had to engage in its mass promotion. In the 1980s, beer without degrees began to be actively promoted, including talking about the harm of drunk driving. But it didn’t help much — until the end of the nineties its market share was less than 1%. Non-alcoholic beer has gained real popularity only recently — in the early 2020s. The reason is the trend towards a healthy lifestyle. People all over the world are giving up meat, practicing sports and now — preferring beer without degrees to drinks with alcohol. Secrets of production Non-alcoholic beer contains the same ingredients as regular beer. Only the production technologies differ. They are based either on reducing the degrees by eliminating the fermentation stage or on removing alcohol from the finished beer. Here are the three most popular methods: — The interrupted fermentation method - when the fermentation of the wort is stopped and then the resulting liquid is carbonated, pasteurized and filtered. This is the most common method that most producers use;— evaporation - the degrees leave the beverage under the influence of high temperature;— membrane filtration method - the finished beer is filtered, separating the alcohol from the drink. Non-alcoholic beer is the right product if you are health-conscious. In addition to the fact that it does not contain alcohol, which in large quantities negatively affects the body, it is also low in calories. In beer without degrees only 30 calories per 100 grams — against 45 or more in the usual. But be vigilant: to improve the flavor of the drink, manufacturers often add extra sugar and various chemicals. You can try tasty and high-quality non-alcoholic beer in any beer restaurant of the Lambic chain. Our menu includes hundreds of beer varieties from all corners of the world. Non-alcoholic beer section also pleases with the choice: there are varieties from Germany, Austria, Italy, Russia and even South Korea. Come and let us find a drink for your lunch or dinner that will surely give you pleasure!

19 September 2024

Gluten-free beer: what kind it is and how it differs from gluten-containing beer

Gluten-free beer: what kind it is and how it differs from gluten-containing beer

Gluten intolerance affects about 1% of the world’s population. Once in the GI tract, gluten, which is found in cereal plants, causes inflammation and leads to stomach upset. Sometimes intolerance becomes a disease when the villi of the small intestine begin to break down. This disease is called celiac disease. Until a couple of decades ago, people with celiac disease had to simply exclude gluten-containing foods from their diet, making it much more sparse than for normal people. Today, the problem is almost solved: manufacturers produce gluten-free pasta, breads and pastries, and many restaurants have gluten free items. Gluten-free beer: what kind of beer is it? Since beer is brewed on the basis of malt, which is sprouted grains, it contains a significant amount of gluten. But this does not mean that those who suffer from intolerance will have to give up their favorite drink — gluten-free beer has also been invented long ago. It is divided into two groups: low gluten and gluten free. Beverages from the first group can be consumed in moderate quantities by people with gluten intolerance, and those who suffer from celiac disease are recommended only gluten free beer. A completely gluten-free beer is one that contains less than 20 milligrams of gluten per kilogram (or 20 parts per million). Secrets of production Two technologies are used to make gluten-free beer: — beer is brewed on the basis of malt from gluten-free cereals: rice, corn, buckwheat, and gluten-containing grains are removed from it completely;— gluten is removed from the finished beer with the help of a special enzyme that breaks down the protein. If only part of the protein is removed, the beer is labeled as low gluten. In the first case, the drink may have a slightly different taste than the usual foam, while in the second case, all the characteristics of beer are preserved, including taste, color and foaming. Therefore, gluten-free beer made in this way is no different from regular beer. To try delicious gluten-free beer, come to the beer restaurants of the Lambic chain. For example, we have Baladin Nazionale Gluten Free — 100% gluten-free beer originating from Italy, which has an exquisite taste and aroma. We look forward to your tasting!

19 September 2024

Summer with flavor: how to drink beer without harming your health in hot weather

Summer with flavor: how to drink beer without harming your health in hot weather

Cold beer is a must on the beach, just like boiled corn or churchkhela. And in the city, when thermometers exceed 30 degrees, many people hurry to quench their thirst with a glass of beer. But doctors are sure: uncontrolled use of alcoholic beverages in the heat can negatively affect the human body. We tell you how to drink beer correctly, so that the output was only pleasure, not health problems. A few simple rules The main problem that can provoke alcohol in the heat is that the processes occurring in the nervous system are slowed down, and this leads to the fact that a person is not able to adequately assess his condition. To put it simply, can ignore a bad feeling and get overheated or sunstroke. In addition, alcohol can lead to additional dehydration, which is especially dangerous in hot weather. How to avoid it: It is recommended to consume clean water in parallel with beer. For 0.5 liters of beer, about 0.75 liters of water should be consumed;— it is advisable to eat a heavy meal before drinking beer. Ideally, if it will be food rich in proteins — it allows ethanol to be absorbed more slowly, and intoxication will come not so quickly;— it is better to use beer with minimal strength, and varieties with a high number of degrees should be left for the cold season;— it is desirable to snack on beer with light dishes — for example, cheeses, salads. Salty snacks are also excellent — salt helps to prevent dehydration of the organism;— it is advisable to limit yourself to one or two glasses. Contraindications Some categories of people are better to completely refuse to drink beer in the heat — even if all recommendations are followed, the risk is too high. In this group: — elderly people;— people with excessive body weight;— those suffering from endocrine diseases;— people with pathologies of the respiratory system;— those who are prone to thrombosis due to high blood density. For these categories of citizens, the heat itself is a dangerous phenomenon, and when combined with alcohol, it can cause irreparable damage to the body. Therefore, the best solution is to wait until the weather cools down, and then enjoy your favorite drinks. You can try delicious beer in Moscow in the network of Belgian brasseries Lambic. In summer our beer restaurants have open verandas where you can relax after a long walk or a hard working day. And we also have delicious dishes on the menu, a pleasant atmosphere and quality service — the only thing missing is you!

19 September 2024

Porter beer: from the working class to the aristocrats

Porter beer: from the working class to the aristocrats

If you ask beer connoisseurs what a porter is now, many will answer: a noble dark beer whose flavor is dominated by notes of chocolate, fruit, coffee beans, biscuit and toast. But all these flavors did not appear at once, and far from always the variety was considered refined. How porter came to be and when it acquired a recognizable flavor profile — we’ll tell you in this article. Back in the past The first mention of porter dates back to the early 18th century. It went down in history as the first style to be aged — brewers used to put their products on the counter immediately after production. Porter got its name from the English porter — loader. The point is that the new style became especially popular among the working class and port movers because of its high caloric content. The first London Porters were much stronger than modern ones — about 6.6%. At first they were made exclusively from brown malt, then they switched to a mix of light and black malt — 95 and 5 percent respectively. Until now, this recipe is not considered strict, but many producers use it. Sometimes caramel, chocolate, brown and other varieties of malt are added instead of black malt, but not roasted, as it adds undesirable notes to the drink. Hops and yeast are usually English, but in other countries producers often change them to local ones. At the end of the 18th century, porter became popular in Russia. In our country it was considered the drink of aristocrats. After World War II the drink was practically stopped being produced, and its triumphant revival took place in 1978 thanks to the efforts of the Penrhos craft brewery, which was later joined by other producers. Types of Porter There are several official types of porter: — brown — the weakest, with a strength of about 4.5%;— strong — existed until 2015, now conditionally divided into English with a strength of 4 to 5.4% with a pronounced malt character and American (bitter, dry, strength up to 6.5%);— «pre-dry» — reminiscent of American, but milder, strength up to 6%;— Baltic — the strongest porter up to 9.5%, with pronounced fruity tones. How to drink? Porter is recommended to be consumed chilled to 8-12 degrees. It goes well with mature cheeses, various meat dishes, including steak, chocolate desserts. You can try a quality porter in any of Lambic beer restaurants. Our list includes hundreds of varieties from all over the world, as well as many delicious dishes, pleasant atmosphere and excellent service. Come — we will find something to surprise you!

09 August 2024

Hook Norton Double Stout beer: twice the fun

Hook Norton Double Stout beer: twice the fun

Dark, dense, with hints of coffee and chocolate — of course, we are talking about stout. This English ale has long been on the menus of all beer restaurants and in the personal top of true beer connoisseurs. There are hundreds of stout varieties, each of which is unique in its own way. We will tell you about one special variety — Hook Norton Double Stout — in this article. What’s unique about it? Hook Norton Double Stout is produced by the British brewery of the same name using an ancient recipe dating back centuries. It is kept in strict secrecy, and it is not surprising: Hook Norton Double Stout differs significantly from other similar brews. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that two types of malt are used: brown and black. The first one gives the drink dryness and characteristic mild bitterness, the second one is responsible for rich dark color and aroma. The flavor of Hook Norton Double Stout is rich, tantalizing, with notes of toast and roasted coffee beans. A bit of history Hook Norton Brewery traces its history back to 1849, when founder John Harris bought a farm with a malt house in Oxfordshire. At first, he focused solely on selling malt, but in 1856, he began brewing his own beer. Today, the Hook Norton complex has dozens of buildings, including its own visitor center. The brewery is especially proud of its Hooky line. This is a series of English ales of the highest quality, which includes Hook Norton Double Stout. How to drink Double stout is recommended to drink from tall glasses, which allow to better reveal the aroma and taste of beer. However, the ideal glass for a stout is the Irish pint or pint tulip. This glass widens slightly in the middle — its top is slightly wider than the bottom. The drinking temperature is room temperature or slightly lower (around 12-14 degrees Celsius). Hook Norton Double Stout beer goes well with a variety of meats — pork, beef, game, as well as barbecue dishes and dark chocolate desserts. You can try the unique Hook Norton Double Stout beer at any beer restaurant in the Lambic chain. We have hundreds of beers on the menu, as well as delicious food and great atmosphere. We are waiting for you!

09 August 2024

How to pour beer properly

How to pour beer properly

The pleasure of drinking beer is influenced by many things. You need to choose the right appetizer, cool it down to the right temperature, and serve it in the right glass. It is also very important to pour the beer into the glass correctly, so that no excess foam is formed and you can start tasting it right away. In this article we will tell you how to pour beer to enjoy the first sip. Is foam necessary? Many beer lovers prefer to consume the drink without any foam at all. But employees of beer restaurants insist that the foam cap should be — it is the standard of serving for the drink. It is different for all varieties, so you need to focus on a specific one. The average height of the foam cap for most varieties is 2-3 centimeters. Instructions for use To keep the foam cap at the correct height, proceed according to the following algorithm: — tilt the glass at an angle of 45 degrees; — bring the bottle with foam at a distance of 3 centimeters from the edge of the glass; — fill the container so that the foam flows down the wall; — as soon as the drink fills half of the glass, place it flat and continue pouring strictly in the center; — stop when the foam cap rises slightly above the rim of the glass. If the drink foams too much — you should do the following: — tilt the glass at an angle of 45 degrees; — pour the drink to about the middle of the container; — wait for the foam to subside a little; — top up the beer until the cap is level with the rim of the glass. A few tips and tricks Whether the beer is poured correctly is not the only thing that affects the flavor of the drink. In order for the foam to reveal its flavor and aroma, it is important to pay attention to several other things: — the temperature of the beverage. If the beer is warm, it will foam too much. In addition, the temperature significantly affects the flavor. But it is also not recommended to cool beer too much — it may lose its flavor and aroma. The optimal temperature is 8-10 degrees, although some ales can be served even at 15-20; — cleanliness of the glass. If there are particles of detergent or other contaminants on the walls of the container, it can interfere with proper foaming. Therefore, the drink should be poured into an immaculately clean glass, and you can rinse it with water just before pouring. Do you want to taste high-quality foam, which is served according to all beer canons? Come to any beer restaurant of the Lambic chain! We have hundreds of beers from all corners of the world, delicious food and always pleasant atmosphere. We are waiting for you!

09 August 2024