Valmiermuiža Brewery had not yet opened its doors, when its Master Brewer was already thinking about its first beer. One thing was clear – it would have to find favour with Latvian beer lovers in particular. The tales of old men about the impressive brews from Kokmuiža and Naukšēni inspired the qualities of the future beer – mellow, rich and balanced. Having sourced the best ingredients from far and near, the experts at Valmiermuiža went to work for nine months. After 20 test batches and a vibrant final during which Latvia’s gourmands judged the three best masterpieces, Valmiermuiža Amber Lager was born. For over 14 years, it has held a place of honour on Latvian festive tables.
Valmiermuiža Amber Lager is different from pale lagers due to a touch of light caramel malt, which in tandem with classic Pilsner and Munich forms a rich amber coloured beer with white foam head and sweet bread aroma. The crisp sweetness of the first sip is offset by the vibrant bitterness of hops with notes of blooming meadows at the height of summer and a tinge of honey. The durable aftertaste is characterized by the interplay of sweetness and bitterness synonymous with any celebration. Brewed in accordance with the Beer Purity Law, this beer is live, unpasteurized and laid down to rest for one month.
Unhurriedly brewed for special occasions, in Latvia beer has been the Master Brewer’s pride and joy since days of yore. As a measure of our respect for venerable traditions, at Valmiermuiža we brew unpasteurised beer patiently and nurture a culture of enjoying beer, so that beer enjoys a place of honour on the festive table just as it did in olden days.
