Ninkasi, the Sumerian goddess of beer, was revered for her role in the creation of this beloved drink. She was not only responsible for brewing beer but also for bringing it to the people. Her Hymn to Ninkasi, one of the oldest known beer recipes in the world, served as the inspiration for this beer.
Color in SRM : 34
Alcohol By Volume: 4.9%
Bitterness in ABU: 8
as a rich and complex brew, combining the flavours of Mother Nature’s best: fruits and cereals, creating a truly wonderful ode to Nature in all its’ glory and reminiscent of ancient beer recipes. It's a beer that invites drinkers to connect with the past and savor the flavors that have been enjoyed for millennia. This Red Wine Beer is a hybrid beer: a well-balanced combination of wine and beer in the same glass. Only the best and freshest ingredients are used, combining the subtleties of the grapes with the spunkiness of the beer. This Nectar is a true marvel of nature. Being a seasonal beer, Ninkasi's Nectar is eagerly anticipated by beer enthusiasts each year, and its limited availability adds to its mystique. It's a reminder of the deep roots of brewing in human history and a delicious way to celebrate the goddess Ninkasi.
Through its’ rich red wine colour, you will be attracted to indulge. Through its generous fluffy pink head, you will be spellbound.
Upon the nose, you will get the pleasant acidity of a wine, as well as the sweetness coming from its’ beer component.
If you close your eyes while tasting, you will be in a new dimension, exploring the magical sensations of a real wine and beer combination. Like Siamese twins, the flavours intertwine and are inseparable from one another.
The mouthfeel, due to the carbonation, is typically one of a beer, but then you question your senses because you have never tasted something like this before…
