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Russia’s Baltika Breweries, based in St. Petersburg, is looking into the possibility of exporting to India, starting with Mumbai and Delhi. The company has stated that “India’s exclusive importer of Baltika is preparing to be able to offer the company’s products to Indian consumers in 2026. The Indian market holds significant potential for international brands, [...]
More| Craftsmanship | Light Lager |
| ABV | 4.7% |
| Patent/innovation | World’s first Arctic Frost Effect ™. European patent pending |
| Origins | Invented in Russia |
| Refreshment | Superior refreshment with a crisp, icy feel |
| Bitterness (IBU) | 7 |
| Perceived Bitterness: | Low to Medium |
| Clarity: | Clear appearance. No chill haze |
| Color: | Straw to gold |
| Color SRM (EBC): | 3-4 (6-8 EBC) |
| Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: | Malty-sweet aroma and flavor with light biscuity notes |
| Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: | Light spicy, herbal, and citrus notes |
| Fermentation Characteristics: | Well-attenuated, with a medium fruity and estery aroma |
| Body | Medium |
| Original Gravity (OG) | 9.8° Plato |
| Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) | 0.8° Plato |
| Additional notes | The head is dense, pure white, and persistent |
| Craftsmanship | Strong Lager |
| ABV | 6.3% |
| Origins | Invented in Russia |
| Bitterness (IBU) | 11 |
| Perceived Bitterness: | Medium |
| Clarity: | Clear appearance. No chill haze |
| Color: | Deep gold |
| Color SRM (EBC): | 6-7 (12-14 EBC) |
| Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: | Light malty aroma and flavor with a hint of caramel notes |
| Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: | Very light floral notes |
| Fermentation Characteristics: |
Complex estery aroma. The rich flavor is formed by a wide range of compounds, |
| Body | Medium |
| Original Gravity (OG) | 13° Plato |
| Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) | 1.004 (1.2° Plato) |
| Additional notes | The head is dense, pure white, and persistent |