Bottled or draft: which beer is better?
High-quality beer, if it has been stored correctly, cannot be bad in principle. And when a favorite beer is found and a beer restaurant is checked, you should not expect any unpleasant surprises. But if the bar offers the same drink both in a bottle and on tap, many still begin to doubt - what way to serve it, to get the maximum pleasure from the taste? Let's find out how bottled beer differs from draft beer, and which of these options is better.
In a bottle.
Bottled beer is valued primarily for its authenticity. Simply put, it is the same shape, volume, and taste that was once intended by the producer. You can go to any city or walk into any bar and you are guaranteed to get the same result. In addition, even at home you can play with the serving temperature, thus revealing even the most complex flavor nuances.
On tap
The situation with draft beer is more unstable. Even if beer restaurants are on the same street, there is no guarantee that the taste of the same drink in them will be the same. It should not be like that, but in some establishments, especially budget format, they often neglect important things. For example, they don't clean the bottling structure in time, they store kegs with beer not in a specially equipped room, but just under the bar, they serve beer that was connected to the tap many weeks ago. All this affects the taste of the drink in your glass, especially if we are talking about complex brews.
What do you prefer?
In order not to take risks, in unfamiliar places it is better to order only light varieties from the tap, so it is less likely that they can be spoiled. And if you want to enjoy a complex drink, to feel every nuance and nuance, you should not rely on the seller's conscientiousness - it is better to take a bottled beer and insist that it is served chilled to the right temperature. For example, it is better to try lambic for the first time in a bottle - the drink itself has a very specific taste, and the wrong serving can easily spoil the first impression. But an ordinary lager can be ordered from the tap in any bar - it is the most popular beer, and the probability that it is stale is almost zero.
You can try drinks that won't disappoint, no matter how they're served, at the chain of beer restaurants. We carefully control the conditions of beer storage and cleanliness of drafts, serve drinks only at the right temperature, and recommend dishes that help to further sharpen all the nuances of taste and flavor. Come and see for yourself!
Jeju Beer Company: legendary craft from South Korea
When talking about good beer, Belgium, Germany, the Czech Republic and other European countries are most often mentioned. And the reason for this is not that other parts of the globe do not make high-quality foam, it is simply that many varieties simply do not reach Russia. It is about such a case — the famous South Korean beer of Jeju Beer Company — that we will talk today. History of the brewery Jeju Beer Company was founded in 2015 on the largest Korean island of Jeju. The company, whose main mission is to create a new beer culture in the country, became the first global craft brewery in Korea, and in a short period of time — also the most popular. According to analytics, one bottle of Jeju Beer is purchased every three seconds in the country. In 2017, the company introduced a series of new wheat beers, including the already sensational Jeju Wit Ale, Jeju Pellong Ale and Jeju Slice. The highlight of these brews is the composition: the unique flavor of the beer is given by the rind of gamgyul, a citrus plant native to Jeju. Now Jeju Beer Company’s beer is exported to Taiwan, Thailand, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, China and other countries of the world. The global distribution network of the Korean brewery is ensured by partnership with Brooklyn Brewery. Jeju Beer Company is a winner of many festivals, in particular, the winner of silver medals of Australian International Beer Awards and Korea Liquor Awards 2019 in the category of craft beer. Best brews One of the most popular brews is Jeju Wit Ale. It is a luxurious wheat beer with the addition of the aforementioned Jeju Island citrus and coriander. The drink has a delicate floral aroma and a pleasant taste dominated by citrus notes. The beer recipe was developed in collaboration with Garrett Oliver, brewmaster of Brooklyn Brewery and winner of the James Beard Award, which is called the «Oscars» for chefs in the beer industry. Special attention should be paid to Jeju Pellong Ale. This is an American Pale Ale style beer with a citrusy aroma dominated by tones of apricot. The flavor has the sweetness of the tropics. The aftertaste is dry, with a pleasant citrus bitterness. There is also Jeju Geomeong Ale, a dark beer made with local black barley and chocolate malt. The drink has a rich flavor that reveals tones of coffee and dark chocolate. The same notes, as well as malt sweetness, can be felt in the taste of the drink. You don’t have to go to South Korea to try Jeju Beer Company beer. Come to Lambic! Our beer restaurants have hundreds of high quality beers from all over the world. We also have delicious food, excellent service and always cozy atmosphere. We are waiting for you!
23 January 2025
Belgian waffles: history of origin and interesting facts
If you ask anyone what Belgium is associated with, most people will name three things — a sculpture of a boy in Brussels, beer and, of course, waffles. Flavorful, airy and crispy, they have long ceased to be just a dish on restaurant menus and have become a real culinary landmark of the country. Back in the past Surprisingly, the history of the most famous waffles originates not in Belgium, but in the United States. During the 1962 World’s Fair in Seattle, Belgian pastry chef Walter Clement introduced his unique dish to the Americans. The waffles, served with strawberries and whipped cream, were so well liked by the local population that they soon spread throughout America. It is said that in the first four months after the «premiere» more than half a million waffles were sold in the United States. It is believed that the name «Belgian» was established because not all Americans knew where Brussels was located. In their homeland, Belgium, the famous waffles are called only Brussels waffles. Did you know that... Brussels waffles are made from yeast dough in cast iron waffle makers, which makes them soft on the outside and crispy on the inside. Some pastry chefs add a secret ingredient to it, but what it is they don’t reveal. There is speculation that it could be one of the beers, but there is no proof for this theory. Brussels waffles are often confused with Liege waffles, which are also made in Belgium, in the city of Liege. But these are different dishes: Liege waffles are drier, more like buns, and their dough contains bits of caramelized sugar. Classic Belgian waffles are sweet, served with coffee or tea. But there are also unsweetened waffles with different fillings. Where to try Of course, it is better to taste any national dish at home, but if you can’t go to Belgium yet — come to Lambic! Our Belgian beer restaurants have everything to feel the real taste of this wonderful country: dozens of varieties of beer, national cuisine and cozy atmosphere. And for Belgian waffles we have allocated a whole section with sweet classics with strawberries and ice cream, and unsweetened potato positions with fish, meat and other fillings. Come — it will be delicious!
23 January 2025