On May 25, 2004 the most prestigious award ceremony in brewing, Brewing Industry International Awards 2004 was held in London. “Baltika No. 8 Wheat” beer, the only Russian beer brand that participated in the contest, has received a medal.  

 

Brewing Industry International Awards 2004, an Oscar of a kind in brewing world, is held since 1886. This year 822 kinds of beer from 48 states were nominated. This is the largest number of participating countries throughout the history of the ceremony.  

 

During the blind tasting, judges from 13 countries, leading world brewers, awarded 69 medals and 8 Champion Trophies to best beers of the world. “Baltika No. 8 Wheat” beer has received a bronze medal in The International Specialty Beers Competition in The Wheat beer class.  

 

“Baltika No. 8 Wheat” has been manufactured by Baltika Brewery since February 2001, and as of today this brand is an undoubted leader in the segment of wheat beer in Russia. Since 2002 “Baltika No. 8 Wheat” is being exported to 17 countries of the CIS and beyond. Export sales in 2003 amounted to 15 803 hectoliters.  

 

“Baltika No. 8 Wheat” is unfiltered beer made of wheat malt with a soft fruity flavor and a sweet note. The beer is made of water, wheat malt, light barley malt and caramel malt, and hops. Alcohol content is no less than 5.0% of the volume, extract content of the starting wort is 12.5%. The beer contains 45 kcal in 100 g, the nutritional value is no more than 3.4 g of carbohydrates in 100 g. The shelf life of the beer is six months.  

 

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