Do you want to start the new year 2020 eating and drinking also a grape beer? Well, this is the attractive proposal to which he invites you Estrella Galicia with his new and unique beer. A Grape Ale Up to 12 grape varieties that he has elaborated together with the Ponte da Boga winery, historic wine family of the Ribeira Sacra. Thus, thus covering the demand of beer consumers who, between jokes and jokes, were interested in such a product, this recipe was born. From this next Tuesday December 17 can already be purchased so that on the day of the chimes you can toast with a totally innovative beer. Find out what it is like below here.
From 'fake' to reality in two years
Two years ago, in 2017, specifically the day December 28 in which the Innocent saints, the Galician company 'played' with the users of its social networks. They made them believe that they would launch a beer with grapes, limited edition of course, to ring in the new year. Although everything was a 'fake', a large part of the followers saw her with very good eyes in the interactions of the publication. So since Estrella Galicia the real possibility of being able to achieve that wine beer. Now, it is already a drinkable reality for consumers to see that, sometimes, the jokes can stop being it.
With that curious origin, this is the tenth limited edition of the project that is reaping so much success in the brewing firm of Hijos de Rivera. Complete the others like this Pimientos del Padrón beers, Barnacles Da Costa da Morte or the Bidueira, among which we have already told you in Gastronomic Information. Do you want to get this Grape Ale 12 to taste it and enjoy it this Christmas? Total, Estrella Galicia will make available to the market about 8.000 liters, among its store online and a variety of selected physical points of sale. Run for it before they run out!
Collaboration with Ponte da Boga
This beer with grapes It would not have been possible without the close collaboration that the also Galician winery has provided Ponte da Boga, mythical winegrowing family of the Ribeira Sacra. Brewmasters have used the 12 grape varieties both white and red that are grown on special land. Because they are highly conditioned by the slopes and proximity to the river. From the 2019 vintage, the famous "terroir" Galician goes beyond its wine-making limits to enter the world of beer. Something that from the wine cellar have seen with positivism. The oenologist Rubén Pérez explains their part in this process:
"We have carried out a selection work on traditional Galician grape types that, in some cases, come from research and recovery of autochthonous varieties"
For its part, Louis Alvar, brewmaster of Star Galicia, praises the product that has made it possible to obtain the original recipe. "It is a luxury to be able to count on a raw material of this level when presenting such groundbreaking and different proposals," he emphasizes. In addition, in a single drink, both companies have been able to represent that “know-how and the centuries-old tradition they share”.
Going into more details, some 400 kilograms of grapes have served for the Grape Ale 12, after the previous task of destemming and squeezing the grains. Six red varieties along with six other white varieties have been used to accompany the hop of the variety Hallertau Blanc, of German origin. This brings an interesting fruity aroma to the final product. The elaboration begins when the crushed grapes to said brewer's wort until the end of the boil. In this way, carbohydrates are sought and a solid base for the sensory profile indicated in the recipe. Afterwards, the fermentation is vigorous, with extreme attenuation. Finally, what is sought are also those fruity aromas by means of the counter-pressure of the second day in the tank.
Tasting note: this is beer with grapes
La beer with grapes already offers you a visual aspect marked with a gold color very lively, clean and with fine and integrated bubbles. Its foam is creamy. Then, on the nose it stands out for its memory of grape candy, with soft nuances wineries and friendly alcoholic notes. Already on your palate, the acid-bitter balance It acts as a support for the fruit flavors, but it also manages to integrate the high volume of alcohol it has. The sensations are refreshing, with a long, dry finish.
Toast to welcome 2020 and have a good drink with this beer with Grape Ale 12 grapes from Estrella Galicia!
