Beer "Delirium tremens": description, history, interesting facts

Belgian beer in an unusual white bottle is known all over the world. This is the brand "Delirium Tremens". More than once this beer was awarded high awards and all praise, and in 1998 it was even officially recognized as the best beer in the world.

Origin of the name

To be honest, it's not the brewers who came up with the name "Delirium Trems". The meaning of the word generally does not have much in common with beer and would be more suitable for strong alcohol. In fact, psychiatrists call this the syndrome of nervous shaking, accompanied by delirium and hallucinations. It comes after excessive absorption of alcohol and is called delirium tremens.

Belgian brewers, who called this term a drink, seem to hint at the culture of drinking, make fun of unrestrained consumption, and at the same time warn about the consequences of inept treatment of alcohol. For a more effective effect, the awesome design of the label also serves.

Taste, color, characteristics

Acquaintance always begins with looking at the appearance. Perhaps there is a rational grain in this.

The first thing we'll pay attention to when we first look at the bottle of Delirium Trems beer is the bottle itself. It recalls the ceramic vessels of the work of old Belgian masters, but in fact, of course, made of dyed glass.

The throat of the bottle is wrapped in blue foil. The same blue color and label. Special attention should be paid to the funny decor of the sticker - an unprecedented beast rides along it. Bacchanalia is uniquely headed by a pink elephant-elephant, and the crocodiles and unknown birds supplement the picture. It is generally believed that all of this is the stage of the origin of hallucinations with white fever, the first of which is an elephant. The manufacturer recommends it and stop, and not reach the hitchhock monsters.

The history of the beer "Delirium Tremers"

For the first time, the beer "Delirium Tremens" appeared on the shelves in December 1989. Actually, then it was called neither beer at all, but ale. Today's recipe of the drink corresponds to the beer standard.

The place where beer is made is rather unusual. It was a brewery in the middle of the 17th century and since then has never been idle almost never. In 1906, the brewery was bought by Leon Hoeige and gave her the name Brouwerij-Mouterij den Appel. The First World War, which took place around these parts, left its mark and after its completion, Leon built a new building and repaired the old ones. By the way, the ancient brewhouse of the brewery works today. In 1938, the company received a new name - Leon Huyghe Ltd, under which it still works.

Brotherhood of the Pink Elephant

In 1992, an unusual partnership was founded in Belgium - the Brotherhood of the Pink Elephant. It included fans of this drink. Their main occupation is to glorify and promote the variety of strong Belgian beer "Delirium Tremess" and some other varieties close to it in spirit.

Production

Today, the Høyge brewery owns the brewery "Campus", the monastery breweries "Viei Wijers", "St. Idesbald" and "Dami".

2000 was a turning point in the life of the company. He noted the implementation of large-scale works aimed at the reconstruction of the enterprise, renewal of capacities, installation of new tanks for fermentation. The export market is expanding every year and today the annual sales volume of the company's beer, including Delirium Tremens, is 100,000 hectoliters.

Beer varieties "Delirium" and packaging

It can not be said that the Belgian Hueige brewery produces a huge assortment of beer. However, all products produced by her are distinguished by excellent taste. It is accompanied by the expressive design and support of marketers.

For example, the beer "Delirium" combines the pink elephant already known to us. The recipe remains also classical - these are all the same three yeast varieties in the basis. In addition to the classic light "Trimes", the manufacturer offers dark and red beer.

In addition to the classic white bottles "for pottery", this line is also available in unusual color packs of cheerful colors. Beer lovers point out that Delirium Nocturne has a stronger alcoholic taste than Trenes, a rich dark amber color, and there are shades of chocolate and raisins in its taste. "Delirium Red" saturated red color, sweet and sour taste, with obvious fruit and berry notes, but a distinct taste of beer. The strength of all three drinks is 8.5%.

It is generally believed that it is better to drink light beer in summer, and dark in winter. In this there is some truth. For red beer "Delirium" in this case, the off-season is suitable - the time when fruit and berry aromas can fill the soul with joy.

In Europe, bottles of 0.33 liters are more common. Along with them, are used and half-liter. The brewery also produces barrels for pubs and restaurants. Their volume is 5 liters.

Very impressive, this barrel can also look at a youth party. And it can also be a great gift for the beer fan "Delirium Tremens".

The description in words, of course, does not convey the full depth of the wonderful taste of this beer. Therefore, if you have already tried this drink, and now want to share the joy with relatives, to please the birthday boy or just bring a souvenir from your trip to your friends, pay attention to the next set.

It includes 4 half-liter bottles of Delirium beer, a large beer glass on the pedestal and a set of stands. All this is packed in a charismatic suitcase and lavishly decorated with pink elephants.

Even the usual factory boxes, like those in which most of the beer manufacturers are packing their goods, look very good.

The corporate box of Delirium Tremers beer is made of plastic of the same pleasantly blue color as the bottle label. And, of course, pink elephants also ran through it.

Something to beer

Of course, even the most ardent admirers of beer do not drink beer without it. You always need some supplement: nuts, chips, salted fish ...

With beer "Delirium Tremers" perfectly harmonize classical beer snacks. For example, it is perfectly combined with dried, salted or dried seafood: crabs, squids, anchovies, octopuses.

You can also serve this beer to hot snacks. For example, it will perfectly emphasize the taste of baked or roasted meat, shish kebabs, barbecue. Good with him and fish, especially cooked on the grill.

Like other beers, Delirium Tremens does not like too much transfusion from one dish to another. Therefore, to taste it was fuller, and, of course, if the format of the party allows, drink it directly from the bottle. Especially good this beer in the cooled state, then the aroma seems more saturated, and the degree is not so felt. If you drink beer in a restaurant or bar, and the situation requires you to choose dishes of high capacity, pour the contents of the whole bottle right there and enjoy.