Faxe beer: history, overview of types + interesting facts

Briefly about the drink

Faxe - a beer that appeared on an island in the eastern part of Denmark. It has a centuries-old recipe tradition of brewing. It is especially popular in the Baltic regions, ranking second after the products of the Tuborg concern.

The history of Faxe beer

1901: The company was created by the Nielsen spouses, who managed it on an equal footing. It appeared in the city of Faxe, on the island of Zealand. Original name: Fakse Dampbryggeri.

1914: The name was changed to Faxe Bryggeri. The owner died and the widow took over the management.

1920: The brewery successfully developed, export of alcohol and soft drinks to the territory of native Zealand, Lollan, Falster (Danish islands) and cities near Copenhagen was established.

1930: Things were going uphill, sales were growing. But for the same reasons, water became scarce. An 80-meter well was drilled. Water reserves filtered by limestone rocks were found. This water became the main ingredient in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic products. Lager and strong beer become popular with the company.

1980: Exports to the Swedish and German markets were launched. The advertising slogan was "Der grosse Däne" (The Great Dane). The beer is known under this name to this day.

1989: Faxe Bryggeri merged with Jyske Bryggerier to form the second largest Danish brewery in the country. Now, as then, it is called Royal Unibrew. Deliveries have reached Kenya in Africa.

2020: The breweries are now located outside Scandinavia, in Russia and Poland. The brand belongs to CJSC Moscow Brewing Company. Taste qualities are slightly different. Danish beer is recognized as more delicate and with less noticeable bitterness.

Type presented in Russia

1. Faxe Premium, 4.9%

   Light amber in color. Stable foam. The taste is expressive, pleasantly bitter, without sourness. Sweet nuances in the aftertaste. Smells like hops. The beer is not spoiled by alcohol content.

Types represented abroad

1. Amber, 5% alcohol content

   Bright golden. Harmonious bitter-sweet beer. A mild lager that contains caramelized malt, which gives it a special flavor. Caramel gives way to hop bitterness. Smells like corn cake.

2. Gold, 5.5% alcohol

   European premium lager. Balanced strong light beer. The taste is rich, but at the same time soft with hop notes.

3. Faxe, 10%

   Harmonious taste combines strength and light sweetness. High alcohol content is achieved through standard brewing techniques. Drinks easily.

4. IPA, 5.7% ALCOHOL CONTENT

   Indian pale ale. Brewed from mosaic hops and selected malt varieties. Hops give the beer hints of citrus and tropical fruits, as well as the aroma of Danish pine.

5. Red Erik, 6.2% alcohol

   Red, with a weak fruit and berry flavor. Full-bodied, fresh, with a slight sweetness of malt. Drinks pleasantly.

6. Witbier, 5.2% alcohol

   Soft golden beer with a harmonious and refreshing taste. Sweet with hop bitterness. Fruity aroma with notes of coriander and orange peel.

7. Stout, 7.7% alcohol content

   One of the oldest beers produced from barley malt, Munich malt and dark roasted malt. Dark chestnut color. The taste is soft, bittersweet with caramel tones. Smells like burnt malt.

8. Royal Export, 5.6% alcohol

   Aromatic soft beer. Special yeast varieties give a velvety and wine-like character. Easy to drink.

9. Royal Strong, 8%

   Amber. Stronger than a standard lager, but tastes pleasant, light and fruity. The high alcohol content is contrasted by a subtle sweetness.

10. Premium Collectors Lager, 5%

    Classic premium lager with a characteristic velvety taste. Full-bodied and well-balanced light beer with malt flavors.

11. Free, 0.0% alcohol

    Soft drink with the taste of real beer. Brewed according to a patented method. As a rule, non-alcoholic beer is produced by evaporating alcohol, but here fermentation is used, which eliminates the formation of alcohol inside the tank. Golden in color with a white stable foam. The taste is fresh.

Interesting facts

1. The beer is easily recognizable by its distinctive design: the can depicts a Viking in a horned helmet.

2. The brand is inspired by the legends of Scandinavian gods and warriors. The company's website has links to stories about Thor, Loki and Midgard. But their main source is, of course, the Older and Younger Edda.

3. "Faxe" means "horse's mane" in Old Norse.

4. Slogan from the drink's advertising: "Faxe is a beer for modern Vikings".

5. In 2016, the movie Viking was released on Russian screens. Royal Unibrew is a sponsor.

Update: 21.05.2020

Category: Beer, Cider, Ale