Best Romanian Beer You Should Try
We don’t joke when we talk about beer, Romanian beer. It is a great way of cooling down and enjoying the summer at its best. And on top all, beer has always been an important part of our culture — especially pop culture. Not all those who wander are lost, they are just looking for…beer?
It’s been quite a few hot days in Romania and we thought what better way to drop the temperature than beer?!
Best Romanian beer
1. Timisoareana brewery was founded in Timisoara in 1718 and it has a tradition of almost 300 years. The story of the beer begins in the first brewery in Romania. Since then, the tradition is well-preserved and the values have stood still. Prepared using traditional recipes, Timisoreana brings masters brewers in the contemporary living.
For 7 years, from 2005 to 2012 Timişoreana organised a national tour celebrating the establishment of the first brewery in Romania entitled “Sarbatorile Timisoreana”.
2. The history of Ursus beer is closely linked to the events that occurred over time in Cluj. The first brewery from Cluj where Ursus was made is was founded in 1878 in Manastur. Ursus launches this year the first beer specifically created for a music festival in Romania — UNTOLD Festival -, inspired by the experiences and the unique atmosphere of the festival.
3. The Roasted malt, flavoured hops, and clean water are the essential ingredients that combine in well-established proportions and patiently give birth to the beer Ciucas. The story of Ciucas begun in 1892 in Brasov. The name of the beer comes from the name of the mountain where the water used in the receipt springs.
4. Ground Zero is an appearance in Romania in the craft beer category. It is a product sets new standards and change the Romanians’ perception about beer. This beer is the end result of a passionate challenge: “Break all rules & burn all known boundaries in brewing beer, let everything cut down to creativity, spontaneity & non-conformism.” You can find the beer in 18 pubs in Bucharest, one in Cluj, one in Timisoara, one in Iasi and one in Brasov.
5. Zaganu craft beer is unpasteurized, has a strong tasting, it’s made with three types of hops and has fine black malts extract. You can find Zaganu beer in 12 cities from Romania. At the foot of Zaganu Peak (1817 m), near Cheia resort, is Fabrica de Bere Buna, where a handful of skilled people produce Zaganu beer.
Why you should try Romanian bear you might ask. Because:
• It is cheap. One beer in a restaurant has an average cost of 1.15 Euro
• It is tasty. You have lots and lots of local and imported beer with different flavours to fulfil everybody’s expectations.
• It is an easy way to get the temperature dropping in the hot days when you’re in Romania. You know that there’s nothing better than a cold beer to beat the weather!
Best Romanian Beer Bars
1. Beraria H is the largest restaurant in Bucharest and the largest brewery in the Eastern Europe. It is located in Pavilion H from Park Herastrau. Beraria H has an area of 4975 sqm indoor and area of 3200 sqm outdoor, where are the terrace and the parking space.
Beraria H has up to 2,000 seats, a superb terrace located on the lake Herastrau and bar areas, a restaurant, and pub.
2. Hanu’ Berarilor is a unique place in Bucharest. It is a place where you can taste the best dishes along with a cheerful potion — beer. If you want to tipple you must come here! It’s a great place, with a capacity 800 people. The restaurant is hosted in a historical building –Casa Oprea Soare and has a Romanian interwar culinary and environmental preserving original elements of furnishings and authentic recipes.
3. The brewery from din Strada Stavropoleo, Caru cu Bere, is a place full of tradition where every object has its own story. One of the few places in Bucharest where there seems nothing has changed and the architecture reminds to those who step into the brewery why Bucharest was once considered The Little Paris. Besides beer that is produced by a secret original recipe, Caru ‘cu Bere is famous for the tasty dishes. The speciality of the house was for a long time the sausage with horseradish. The building that houses the restaurant is declared a Historical and Architectural Monument. The beer of the house is produced after a secret recipe in Tuborg brewery, which is special closed one day per month for making this delicious drink.
4. Ursus Cotton Pub has the style of the pubs from London. It is a truly hospitable atmosphere, has good music, and tasty beer always accompanied with good music. Amazing décor will lure you to come to Sibiu just to take a look.
5. Fabrica de Bere Ursus from Cluj-Napoca is decorated in an absolutely unique style, keeping some of the original installations used by the factory. The most interesting element of decor is that consumers can witness the brewing process because it can be followed through the glass walls that reveal the production line. No wonder this place is called Fabrica de Bere (The Beer Factory).
6. If you’re in Iasi and want to drink a good beer, you must take a visit to Beer Zone. It has the coolest beer selection in town. They don’t serve food, but at least you can choose from over 100 beers from all over Europe: the usual beer; non-alcoholic beer; cooked beer; caramelised beer; beer with cherry, peach or raspberry; and always cold.
Always remember, drink responsibly, travel often and if you’re in need of a vacation in Romania you know where to call.
Originally published at www.rolandia.eu on July 11, 2016.
