Tag: Poland

Down In Smoke

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Check into 5 “Smoked beers” for this one. It levels to level 100, so go crazy.

As well as generic smoked beers, Untappd also counts Grätzer/Grodziskie’s, Leichtenhainer’s and Rauchbier’s towards the badge.

The Grätzer (or Grodziskie) is a Polish beer that is highly carbonated and has low bitterness and alcohol. This allows the smoky characteristics to really shine through.

A Leichtenhainer is a German sour ale that is lightly hopped and smoked. The end product is usually hazy and is designed to be drunk fresh, traditionally straight from the barrel.

A Rauchbier is another German style, and it literally translates to “smoked beer”. The barley is dried over an open flame, which imparts the distinctive smokey aroma and taste.

Pole Position

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The country badge for Poland. Have 5 Polish beers to claim level 1.Pole

The beer industry in Poland was nationalised under their Communist government. Since the fall of Communism three companies control 80% of the market: Żywiec, Okocim and Kompania Piwowarska (the maker of Tyskie and Lech). They are owned by Heineken, Carlsburg and Asahi respectively.

Poland also has its own traditional style of beer, the Grätzer or Grodziskie. Known as Polish Champagne due to its high carbonation and its use at special occasions, a Grätzer is low on alcohol and bitterness with an extremely strong smokey flavour. Personally, I don’t really like the style but it might be right up your alley, so give it a go!