Danish beer

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The Danish beer market is dominated by Carlsberg and Tuborg. Since Tuborg was acquired by Carlsberg in 1970 this has left a near monopoly for Carlsberg. A number of regional breweries however managed to survive, and most of the merged to Royal Unibrew in 2005. Also in recent years a large number of micro breweries have appeared.

Contents 1 Breweries 2 Types of Beer 2.1 Pilsner 2.2 Classic 2.3 Guld Øl 2.4 Stærk Øl 2.5 Juleøl 2.6 Påskeøl 2.7 Hvidtøl

[edit] Breweries

• Carlsberg
  • Tuborg
• Royal Unibrew
  • Albani Brewery
  • Ceres Brewery
  • Faxe Brewery
  • Maribo Bryghus
  • Thor Bryghus
• Fuglsang
• Hancock Breweries
• Harboe Brewery
• Thisted Bryghus
• Vestfyen
• Ørbæk

[edit] Types of Beer

You wont find many in Denmark who know the difference between Lager and Ale in Denmark. Instead most of the major brands group the beers in almost identical ways. It is important to note here that a brewery does not equal one or two beers but usually an entire series of beers.

[edit] Pilsner

A pale pilsner. The most common type of beer in Denmark are the Pilsner. For instance: Carlsberg HOF, Tuborg Grøn, Royal Pilsner.

[edit] Classic

An all malt pilsner with more color and taste. The classic type is named after the Tuborg Classic. For instance: Tuborg Classic, Tuborg Classic Gylden, Carl's Special, Royal Classic

[edit] Guld Øl

(Gold beer) usually refers to the strength of the beer. Basically all tax category II beers are called Guld Øl named after the Tuborg Guld. Examples include: Tuborg Guld, Carlsberg Sort Guld, Carlsberg Dark, Royal Export

[edit] Stærk Øl

(Strong beer) refers to tax category III beers such as Carlberg Elefant, Tuborg Fine Festival, Royal Selection.

[edit] Juleøl

(Christmas beer) are usually gold strength beer with additional flavor. Examples include: Carl's Jul, Carlberg 47, Tuborg Julebryg, Royal XMas

[edit] Påskeøl

(Easter beer) are usually gold strength beer with additional flavor. Examples include: Carl's Påske, Tuborg Påskebryg, Royal Spring.

[edit] Hvidtøl

(White beer) is classic danish beer, pretty much unknown anywhere else. It is brewed from white malt, and should not be confused with wheat beer or Belgian white beer. It was once the most common beer in Denmark but has declined much so it is today just a soft beer usually served at Christmas with rice pudding.