I have to admit that I am a beer fan and I am happy to have found this community, from which I hope to learn a lot, and share the emotions that come with every sip of this drink.
Beer is the most consumed alcoholic beverage in the world. Its origins date back to 4,000 B.C., in the Mesopotamian area of the Middle East.
Its discovery was accidental: water was mixed with cereals and a miracle happened. As a result, the Sumerians moistened the bread with water and the yeast fermented the mixture into an alcoholic beverage. A ritual took place in which people joined together.
In Cuba, my country, it is said that the first time a cold one touched Cuban territory was in the 18th century when it was smuggled from Jamaica. Quickly, this novel product became popular among the Antilleans, and finally in 1772 beer made its official entry into Cuba legally. Source
Since then, a succession of events turned it into a favorite beverage, brands burst in the national production of many variants began, of which today I present Cristal, which is promoted as Cuba's favorite.
Cristal has been produced since 1988 and is part of a long and proud Cuban tradition. At 4.9% alc./vol, it follows the pale lager style and is currently brewed at the Bucanero SA brewery located in Holguin province in eastern Cuba. It has a clear golden hue that complements its light and sweet refreshing taste, with a minimal bitter touch, some pinches of salt, and a sour point that slightly evoke the sea that surrounds our island.
Commonly known as "La Preferida de Cuba", in 2007 it received the gold medal at the International Monde Selection, for its excellence and flavor.
Cervecería Bucanero S.A. also produces a premium Cristal Pilsener variant of the emblematic national beverage.
The proposal was baptized Cristal Extra which is a light golden-colored beer, with consistent natural foam and 5.2% alcohol by volume.
Subtle herbal notes of hops, light sulfur, and light fruity esters are evident in its aroma. Moderate and balanced bitterness with a clean finish that refreshes and invites you to drink.
Cristal is also the name of famous beers produced in Panama, Chile, Peru and even in the United States, a beer is marketed under the name of Palma, with clear signs of imitation, inspired, according to its creators, in the Cristal beer of Cuba.
The truth is that in every corner of the world where there is joy and memorable moments, this beverage is a witness.
And beer continues to be the protagonist.
For me, beer will always be a passport to a journey through its flavors, tinged with that smile that only memories bring back, in songs, in smells, in the whisper of this breeze that now ruffles my hair.
And you, which one do you like?
Las cervezas y yo: La Cristal de Cuba
Hola! Tengo que admitir que soy una fans de la cerveza y estoy feliz de haber encontrado esta comunidad, de la que espero aprender mucho, y compartir las emociones que se agolpan en cada sorbo de esta bebida.
La cerveza es la bebida alcohólica más consumida en el mundo. Su orígen se remonta al año 4 mil a.C, en la zona de la Mesopotamia del Oriente Medio.
Su descubrimiento fue accidental: se mezcló agua con cereales y sucedió el milagro. Como resultado los sumerios humedecían el pan con agua y la levadura fermentaba la mezcla que la convertía en bebida alcohólica. Se producía un ritual en el que la gente se unía.
En Cuba, mi país, cuentan que la primera vez que una fría tocó territorio cubano ocurrió en el siglo XVIII, cuando llegó desde Jamaica de contrabando. Rápidamente, este novedoso producto se popularizó entre los antillanos y finalmente en el año 1772 la cerveza hace su entrada oficial a Cuba de manera legal.
Desde entonces, una sucesión de acontecimientos la convirtió en bebida favorita, irrupieron marcas y comenzó la producción nacional de muchas variantes, de las cuales hoy te presento la la Cristal, que se promociona como la preferida de Cuba.
Cristal, se elabora desde 1988 y es parte de una larga y orgullosa tradición cubana. Con un 4.9% alc./vol, sigue el estilo pale lager y actualmente se fabrica en la Cervecería Bucanero SA ubicada en la provincia de Holguín, en la zona Oriental de Cuba. Tiene un claro tono dorado que complementa su sabor refrescante ligero y dulce, con un mínimo toque amargo, algunas pizcas de sal y punto agrio que evocan ligeramente el mar que rodea nuestra isla.
Conocida comúnmente como “La Preferida de Cuba”, en el 2007 recibió la medalla de oro en la Internacional Monde Selection, por su excelencia y sabor.
Cervecería Bucanero S.A también produce una variante de Cristal premium tipo Pilsener de la emblemática bebida nacional.
La propuesta fue bautizada como Cristal Extra y es una cerveza clara de color dorado, con espuma natural consistente y un 5.2% volumen alcohol.
En su aroma se hacen evidentes las sutiles notas herbales de lúpulo, ligero sulfuro y ligero esteres frutales. Amargor moderado y balanceado con un final limpio que refresca e invita a tomar.
Cristal también es el nombre de famosas cervezas producidas en Panamá, Chile, Perú e incluso, en los Estados Unidos se comercializa una cerveza con el nombre de Palma, con francos signos de imitación, inspirada, según reconocen sus creadores, en la cerveza Cristal de Cuba.
Lo cierto es que encada rincón del mundo donde haya alegría, y momentos memorables, esta bebida es testigo.
Y es que la cerveza sigue siendo protagonista..
Para mi, la cerveza siempre será un pasaporte para un viaje a través de sus sabores, matizado con esa sonrisa que solo arrancan los recuerdos que vuelven, en canciones, en olores, en el susurro de esta brisa que ahora me despeina.
y a tí, ¿cuál te gusta?
Are you sure? I thought water was... Then perhaps a clever guess, I'd think coffee second, and somewhere down the line, beer? 🤔
Was that smuggled beer, Red Stripe?
You profess your love for beer, the way I would do coffee. Hmm, my husband loves coffee and he is a keen drinker of beer. I wonder which would reign supreme for him?
I enjoyed your post, and I see that you are fairly new to Hive, right?
I would strongly encourage you to add sources to the info, particularly about the history of when beer came into Cuba.
Citation is important as it shows that you are not intentionally plagiarising.
I hope that you'll reply to this comment, and please go ahead and edit your post. Reread your post and add sources of information wherever the information is not of your personal knowledge or experience.
Hi! Water, tea and cofee, are the popular in a world. I just told about the beer in 'alcohilic' category. Thanks for read.
Ok, thanks! I was just teasing you😅
Thanks for your reply and for the edit:)
Thanks u! 👌
Ok, no worries.
It's cold and rainy here in the UK, so I am drinking a cup of Rooibos tea, which is from South Africa.
Which tea is popular in Cuba?
Green, black, red, i have no idea 😄😄😄 I like the tea but i'm not experta!
Hehe! just beer 😆👍
I prefer coffee, over tea, but this Rooibus is a gift from a friend:)
It is look interesting
Yes, great taste 😋
Que deliciosa se ve y debe saber exquisita. Por aquí también amamos la cerveza
Es muy rica la verdad, no lo digo solo por nacionalismo 😊
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