Danish beer
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The Danish beer market is dominated by Carlsberg and Tuborg. Since Tuborg was acquired by Carlsberg in 1970 this has left a near monopoly for Carlsberg. A number of regional breweries however managed to survive, and most of them merged to Royal Unibrew in 2005. Also in recent years a large number of micro breweries have appeared.
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[edit] Breweries
- Carlsberg
- Tuborg
- Wiibroe
- Royal Unibrew
- Albani Brewery
- Ceres Brewery
- Faxe Brewery
- Maribo Bryghus
- Thor Bryghus
- Fuglsang
- Hancock Breweries
- Harboe Brewery
- Thisted Bryghus
- Vestfyen
- Ørbæk
[edit] Jacobsen
Danish industrialist J. C. Jacobsen revolutionized the world of brewing when his brewery, Carlsberg, bred a pure strain of lager yeast, Saccharomyces carlsbergensis. This enabled the breweries to achieve a large and consistent output, and lager has been the most popular style of beer in Denmark since Carlsberg started selling it in 1847. Smaller breweries in Denmark suffered greatly under the Carlsberg market dominance, especially during the middle of the 20th century, and this led to a large reduction in available beer quality and styles. In recent years the interest in higher quality beer has risen sharply, and the Danish beer landscape is now dotted with several small breweries and brewpubs, producing a wide range of beers.
[edit] Types of Beer
You won't find many in Denmark who know the difference between lager and ale. Most of the major brands group the beers in almost identical ways. It is very important to note that a brewery does not equal one or two beers, but usually an entire series of beers.
[edit] Pilsner
The most common type of beer in Denmark is the Pilsner. For instance: Carlsberg HOF, Tuborg Grøn, Royal Pilsner.
[edit] Classic
An all malt pilsner with more color and taste. The classic type is named after the Tuborg Classic. For instance: Tuborg Classic, Tuborg Classic Gylden, Carl's Special, Royal Classic
[edit] Guld Øl
(Gold beer) usually refers to the strength of the beer. Basically all tax category II beers are called Guld Øl named after the Tuborg Guld. Examples include: Tuborg Guld, Carlsberg Sort Guld, Carlsberg Dark, Royal Export
[edit] Stærk Øl
(Strong beer) refers to tax category III beers such as Carlsberg Elephant Beer, Tuborg Fine Festival, Royal Selection.
[edit] Juleøl
(Christmas beer) are usually gold strength beer with additional flavor. Examples include: Carl's Jul, Carlberg 47, Tuborg Julebryg, Royal XMas
[edit] Påskeøl
(Easter beer) are usually gold strength beer with additional flavor. Examples include: Carl's Påske, Tuborg Påskebryg, Royal Spring.
[edit] Hvidtøl
(White beer) is classic Danish beer, pretty much unknown anywhere else. It is brewed from white malt, and should not be confused with wheat beer or Belgian white beer. It was once the most common beer in Denmark but has declined much so it is today just a soft beer usually served at Christmas with rice pudding [[1]]. Considered it has an alcohol content of appr. 1% by volume Hvidt øl can be consumed by many underaged people. It has a malty sweetness and none to moderate hop bitterness.
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