Russia: Baltika launches first ale brewed in Russia according to British traditions

Russia’s No. 1 beer maker Baltika Breweries, said last week a new premium beer, Old Bobby, will become available across Russia in November.

The beer will be represented by two varieties: ale and lager, and packaged in dark glass British pint bottles (0.568 litre) with a twist-off cap.

"Old Bobby is a beer brewed according to traditional English recipes. England is a country with a rich history of brewing, and British ales are known worldwide as an essential part of any good English pub", said Lyudmila Yakushina, Brand Director, Licensed Beers, Low-Alcohol Beverages & Non-beer Brands at Baltika Breweries.

"Currently the only ales sold widely in Russia are expensive imported brands. Old Bobby Ale will be the first ale, brewed in Russia in the best of British traditions, and sold throughout the country," she added.

03 November, 2010