COPENHAGEN, Denmark , July 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carlsberg has created a brand
new beer, using drought resistant fonio crops, in collaboration
with Brooklyn Brewery.
The Fonio beer is created using Carlsberg yeast and fonio
grains, without the use of any bittering hops or barley,
demonstrating what can be achieved when new brewing techniques and
ingredients meet curiosity, a mindset that has been at the
forefront of everything Carlsberg has done since it opened the
brewery doors in 1847.
The new Fonio beer was brewed in collaboration with Brooklyn
Brewery as part of its 'Brewing for Impact' campaign. The campaign
was launched by Brooklyn Brewmaster, Garrett Oliver, to celebrate 30 years with the
Brewery. Its aim is to spotlight the ancient West African grain and
its untapped brewing potential and ability to drive positive change
in the industry.
The resulting limited-edition lager, brewed in the Carlsberg
Research Laboratory, is clean, with soft aromas of apricots, white
peaches, and melon with an underlying sweetness and lingering
bitterness giving a vibrant and delicate finish.
The unique Fonio bottle design was created by Kevin Bongang, a
commercial muralist, designer and painter who was born in
Cameroon, West Africa, with each of the bottles of Fonio
beer having a unique section of the artwork included on the iconic
Carlsberg hop leaf.
Zoran Gojkovic, Director of
Brewing Science & Technology, Carlsberg said,
"Carlsberg is constantly working to invigorate curiosity and I
firmly believe that all progress in the world starts with a spark
of curiosity. When Garrett Oliver,
Brewmaster at Brooklyn Brewery, approached me to discuss what we
could create with fonio, the first thing I thought was why has no
one made a beer that is completely fonio? Pairing this innovative
brew with such a unique menu, created by an incredible chef,
demonstrates the potential of this grain. Not only for the beer
industry, but beyond."
To launch the new brew, Carlsberg has teamed up with Michelin
starred chef, Adejoké Bakare of London's Chishuru restaurant to create a
unique five course tasting menu, showcasing the lager's impressive
pairing capabilities whilst paying homage to fonio's West African
roots.
Carlsberg's Fonio beer will be available in limited quantities
from the Home of Carlsberg in Copenhagen from August.
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