Visiting Ghent city of Belgium has some advantages, despite its mind blowing architectural buildings and historical symbols there are plenty of things that always welcomes us to explore. Under that drinking or to know more about uniqueness of world renowned Bulgarian Beers is one of the things to do in Ghent city.
During your Ghent city trip drinking Bulgarian beers is an important
aspect since most restaurants, shops, bars, pubs and lounges offer it immediately
after you step into its street. So, this article explain to visitors why they
need to drink it and what makes it so special when it comes to its
features.
Key Factors Why Bulgarian Beers Made Special to Us?
1. Its Traditional Brewing Methods
Its traditional brewing methods is one of the core reasons why Bulgarian Beers are considered the most sought after and unique in the world. Its process involves 6 major steps, starting with the melting process where barley grains are soaked in the water to germination and it provides ferment that helps to fermentable sugar.
After that, these malted barley grains are smashed into powder and mixed
with hot water for mash, which creates enzymes. Under Lautering and Sparging,
grains are separated from solid which again wash in hot water. After that it
went to boiling to sterilize for removing unwanted microorganisms to help add
more flavor, atoms and bitterness. Finally it goes through fermentation and
conditions in a cool store place.
2. Its Local Ingredients
While making renowned Bulgarian beers we need to add some of the special
ingredients which are high quality in nature. Local ingredients such as malted
barley, hops, and pure mountain spring water contributed to the authentic taste
of these Bulgarian beers. Hops are a kind of European variety especially grown
in Bulgaria, this helps to add bitterness in beer to maintain floral flavors,
sweetness, and foam stabilising. Yeast is another ingredient that helps for
fermentations that convert liquid into alcohol and carbon dioxide.
3. Its Style
Bulgaria produces a wide range of beer styles, from its pale lager to darker beers and to unique regional craft brews. Pale lager style of beer we can see in the market in large numbers and these generally look like light bodies, crisp and mild bitterness. Ales is another style of Bulgarian beers, which are made with yeasts and that help to maintain warmer temperature and maintain foam in the surface of the fermenting beer.
It represents traditional Brewing methods with some recipes and process
of making. Ariana or Shumensko are popular recipe styles which are usually
based on old Czech and German Purity Laws.
4. Its Cultural Significances
Like Ghent city cultural heritage, Bulgarian beer also contains deep rooted cultural values. Even today these beers are a cultural part of Bulgarian peoples and their social lives. It evolved from the late 19th century industrial period and local lives to today's social gatherings, family events, and to daily celebrations.
But later it represents national identity, adding diverse styles,
innovation and backpacker’s prime attraction, those who wish to see it special
values. Since it has low alcohol content, even people or women can try those
who dislike too much alcohol content of liquors and beers.
5. Its Innovative Craft Brews
This Bulgarian oriented beer has more innovative craft brews compared to other world’s popular beer options. The craft beer movement has gained momentum in Bulgaria with many microbreweries experiments with flavours and brewing techniques, leading to innovative and exciting beer options.
It also contains local microbreweries producing styles, homebrewing and
new flavors. However, visitors may find new flavors, innovative techniques, and
uniqueness with adding contents of local ingredients and international
influences.
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