Bier in Slovakije: Nitriansky kraj

Deze regio staat bekend om:

Bekende steden zijn:
The largest towns are Nitra, Komárno, Nové Zámky and Levice (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitra_Region).

Nitra ligt in het zuidwesten van Slowakije, in het Tribec-gebergte, aan de voet van het Zobor-gebergte. Nitra was het eerste politieke en culturele centrum van [Sic.] Slovenië en is een van de oudste steden van het land. De naam van de stad is ontleent aan de rivier die er stoomt (Nitra rivier) (www.reisgraag.nl/vakantie_slowakije/nitra/).



Bezienswaardigheden zijn:
De oude stad (Stare Mesto) wordt gedomineerd door het kasteel ( Hrad ). Binnen in het hooggelegen ommuurde burchtcomplex bevindt zich de kathedraal, die uit 3 kerken bestaat: een gotische bovenkerk en een barokke benedenkerk, naast de romaanse Emmeramuskerk.
* De romaanse St. Stefanskapel is een van de oudste gebouwen van Nitra en werd gebouwd in de 11e-12e eeuw.
* Dražovský kostolík (Kerk van St. Michael de Aartsengel) is een van de oudste kerken van Slowakije en dateert uit de 11e eeuw. Het is een typische kerk uit de vroeg Romaanse tijd met de dikke muren (www.reisgraag.nl/vakantie_slowakije/nitra/).

Nitra (About this sound pronunciation (help·info); Latin: Nitria; German: Neutra (About this sound pronunciation (help·info)); Hungarian: Nyitra or Nyitria [archaic]) is a city in western Slovakia, situated at the foot of Zobor Mountain in the valley of the river Nitra. With a population of about 83,572, it is the fourth largest city in Slovakia. Nitra is also one of the oldest cities in Slovakia; it was the political center of the Principality of Nitra. Today, it is a seat of a kraj (Nitra Region) and an okres (Nitra District).
he first mention of Nitra dates back to 880 (other variations: 826 as Nitrawa, 880 as Nitra, and in 1111, 1113 as Nitra, Nitria). The name of the city is derived from the river Nitra. The name might originate in the Germanic word Nitrahwa, meaning "flowing water".
The city has a wealth of historic structures and natural beauty in its surroundings. The most well known points of interest are the Nitra castle, the old town and the adjacent hill, named Zobor, overlooking the city.
The old town (Staré Mesto) is dominated by the castle (Hrad), which is one of the most interesting ancient structures in Slovakia. Notable religious structures located in Nitra are St. Emmeram's Cathedral in Nitra castle, a Piarist church of St. Ladislaus and the adjacent monastery. The oldest church of the city is the Saint Stephen church, which was built in the 11th-12th century, although the foundation of the building was constructed in the 9th century.
Nitra is the home town of three popular slovak music bands Gladiátor, Horkýže Slíže, Desmod, Zoči Voči and Borra (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitra).


TROGÁR - Pravé nitrianske pivo
Svätoplukova 11
949 01 Nitra
(http://trogar.eu/)

Komárno (Hungarian: Komárom, colloquially Révkomárom, Öregkomárom, Észak-Komárom, German: Komorn, Serbian: Komoran/Коморан) is a town in Slovakia at the confluence of the Danube and the Váh rivers. Komárno was formed from part of a historical town in Hungary situated on both banks of the Danube. Following World War I and the Treaty of Trianon, the border of the newly created Czechoslovakia cut the historical, unified town in half, creating two new towns. The smaller part, based on the former suburb of Újszőny, is in present-day Hungary as Komárom (the historical Hungarian town had the same name). Komárno and Komárom are connected by the Elisabeth Bridge, which used to be a border crossing between Slovakia and Hungary until border checks were lifted due to the Schengen Area rules.
Komárno is Slovakia's principal port on the Danube. It is also the center of the Hungarian community in Slovakia, which makes up roughly 60% of the town's population. The town is the historic seat of the Serbian national minority in Slovakia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kom%C3%A1rno).

PIVÁREŇ Greguš Viliam
Pivovary v KomárneOhodnoťHodnotilo 0 použivatelov
Eötvösa 2901, 94505 Komárno
(www.zlatestranky.sk/firmy/Kom%C3%A1rno/H1759052/PIV%C3%81RE%C5%87++Gregu%C5%A1+Viliam/) Geen idee of dit een brouwerij is overigens...

Sigip
Ul. Gen. Klapku 3090
Komárno, 945 01
Slovak Republic
(www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/12605/?view=events) Founded: 1995 (www.europeanbeerguide.net/slovbrew.htm)

Slovakian company «Techimpex» makes all the necessary equipment for beer brewery production. We are in the market of food processing equipment since 1995 (www.blonderbeer.info/). Techimpex is geen brouwerij, maar een leverancier van brouwerij

Nové Zámky (Hungarian: Érsekújvár, German: Neuhäus[e], Turkish: Uyvar, Latin: Novum Castrum) is a town in southwestern Slovakia.
The town is located on the Danubian Lowland, on the Nitra River, at an altitude of 119 metres. It is located around 100 km from Bratislava and around 25 km from the Hungarian border. It is a road and railway hub of southern Slovakia.
The town has a distinguished history. From the second half of the 10th century until 1918, it was part of the Kingdom of Hungary. A fortress was built, against the Ottoman Turks, on the site of an older settlement in the years 1573–81. The town developed around the fortress. The huge new fortress was one of the most modern fortresses in Europe when it was built, a prime example of the star fortress which was considered to be adapted to the advance in artillery in the preceding centuries. (In fact, the Hungarian name means "the archbishop's new castle".)
The Turks failed to conquer it six times (except Turkish rule between 1566–1595 and 1605–1606 [and] 1663 -1685...The saying "Strong as a Turk in front of Nové Zámky", which means working with determination and stability, reflects the memory of conquest determination of the Turks (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nov%C3%A9_Z%C3%A1mky).

La Cubana Restaurant
type: brewpub
M. Olaha 10
Nove Zamky, Slovak Republic
(www.ratebeer.com/places/city/nove-zamky/0/178/, http://pivni.info/pivovary/slovensko/1166-blonder-beer-nove-zamky.html)  (Now Closed) (https://foursquare.com/v/la-cubana/4cd44d63dfb4a1cd585d525c)

Levice (Slovak pronunciation: [lɛvit͡sɛ], Hungarian: Léva, Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈleːvɒ]; German: Lewenz) is a town in western Slovakia. The town lies on the left bank of the lower Hron river. The Old Slavic name of the town was Leva, which means "the Left One" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levice).

Topoľčany (Slovak: Veľké Topoľčany before 1920; Hungarian: Nagytapolcsány; is a town in the Nitra Region of Slovakia. ... The town's population is nicknamed Žochári (sing. Žochár) (producers, or owners of "mosses").
The name Topoľčany was assumed to be derived from topoľ, Slovak for poplar tree. Groves of these trees were once abundant on the banks of the Nitra River. However recent studies have shown that the name is derived from the Old Slavonic word topol meaning "warm, hot", for there were hot springs in the region in early medieval times.
A large army barracks is located in the town; during the Communist era there were about 2,000 troops stationed in the city. The surrounding forests are full of abandoned bunkers.
There are four main industries in Topoľčany: the Topvar brewery (owned by SABMiller), kitchen furniture producer Decodom, cableware producer SEWS (owned by a Japanese company), and the clothing company Ozeta (producer of suits and jackets). The large "ZTS" factory, a heavy machinery producer in neighboring Tovarníky, is no longer a major employer (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topo%C4%BE%C4%8Dany).


Topvar Breweries (Slovak: Pivovary Topvar, a. s.) is a beer brewing company in Slovakia. The company was created by the fusion of the Saris and Topvar breweries on 1 January 2007, after both were purchased by global brewing giant SABMiller in 2006.
The original Topvar Brewery was founded in 1957 and the first Topvar beer wes brewed in Topoľčany in 1964. Since 2010 beer brewing has been relocated to Veľký Šariš (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topvar).

Hurbanovo (until 1948 Stará Ďala, Hungarian: Ógyalla, German: Altdala) is a town and large municipality in the Komárno District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia. In 1948, its Slovak name was changed to Hurbanovo, named after Slovak writer Jozef Miloslav Hurban.
In historical records the town was first mentioned in 1329 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurbanovo). A brewery, called Zlatý Bažant, also operates in the town (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurbanovo).

Zlatý Bažant (Golden Pheasant) is a Slovak beer brand. It was founded in 1967 and is produced at its brewery in Hurbanovo. It was purchased by the Heineken International group in 1995. It is distributed in the United States and Canada under the name Golden Pheasant (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zlat%C3%BD_Ba%C5%BEant).

For some reason I always thought this beer was from Germany, Denmark, or the Netherlands. With a name like Golden Pheasant I would have never guessed it was from Slovakia. I stand corrected. Apparently, they are about the business of making a “premium quality lager beer.” I enjoyed the bottle design and labeling and thought I’d give it a try. The back label reads, “a golden pheasant in a field of ripen barley has always been a sign of a rich and bountiful harvest.” I always thought it meant a good hunting season, but heck, what do I know. I went to their website (which was in Slovakian) and apparently it’s called Zlaty Bazant. I did notice the name Heineken which tells me either they help brew or own this Slovakian company. Maybe that explains the green bottles, but unfortunately I do not read or speak the language so my research ends there (www.theperfectlyhappyman.com/golden-pheasant/).

Pivovar Hurbanovo
(Heineken)
 Not open to the public (as far as I know)
Novozámocká Cesta 2
SK-947 12 Hurbanovo
(http://beerme.com/brewery.php?3420, www.ratebeer.com/places/city/hurbanovo/0/178/)


The malting was established here in 1967 and the brewery shortly after malting - in 1969. The Heineken Group entered the brewery in 1995.
Nowadays, here brews the best quality beers in Slovakia:
The most famous Slovak beer Zlatý Bažant (Golden Pheasant) with more than a million hectolitres sold all over the world. Zlatý Bažant also represents Slovak the most valuable brand at all.
Besides Zlatý Bažant the oldest beer brand and the best selling beer in Slovakia brews here - Corgoň (originally brewed in Nitra). And very popular Slovak premium hard-core beer Kelt (http://wikimapia.org/13746415/Zlat%C3%BD-Ba%C5%BEant-Golden-Pheasant-Brewery-Hurbanovo-Heineken-Slovensko-a-s).

Brewery Hurbanovo
Hurbanovo Brewery Slovakia
Novozámocká 2, 947 12 Hurbanovo
Founded in 1967, Zlaty Bazant (Golden Pheasant) Brewery was built in Hurbanovo. The location was carefully chosen because of it’s warm climate (the warmest in Slovakia) and its altitude (about 115 metres about sea level). These conditions made it ideal for growing hops. Furthermore, the water in the area is plentiful and of excellent quality. ....In 1971 they became the first beer company in Eastern Europe to package their beer in cans.
In 1995, the company merged with Heineken. This helped them expand further internationally and allowed them to update their malting house. Other Slovak brewers were purchased by Heineken and their productions was moved to the brewery in Hurbanovo. Today Hurbanovo has one of the largest malting operations in Europe with much of it being exported across the world.
Brands: Zlatý Bažant, Kelt, Corgoň, Martiner, Gemer (www.slovakbeer.com/?cat=3)



The Zlatý Bažant (Golden Pheasant) brand history dates back to 1969, when the brewery was founded in Hurbanovo. Due to their high quality of their beers, the brewery gained a strong reputation at home in Slovakia, and also abroad. In fact, Golden Pheasant has been the most exported (or licensed) Slovak beer consumed abroad for a considerable time (www.beerpubs.com/br182,Pivovar%20Hurbanovo).


Founded in 1967, Zlaty Bazant (Golden Pheasant) Brewery was built in Hurbanovo. The location was carefully chosen because of it’s warm climate (the warmest in Slovakia) and its altitude (about 115 metres about sea level). These conditions made it ideal for growing hops. Furthermore, the water in the heineken and zlaty bazant glassesarea is plentiful and of excellent quality. Production began in 1969 and it didn’t take long for the brewery to build a market. Having the newest brewing technology and high quality ingredients, allowed the brewery to penetrate the global market. In 1971 they became the first beer company in Eastern Europe to package their beer in cans. This transformation required a lot of work and ultimately resulted in the decision to become a joint stock company. In 1995, the company merged with Heineken. This helped them expand further internationally and allowed them to update their malting house. Other Slovak brewers were purchased by Heineken and their productions was moved to the brewery in Hurbanovo. Today Hurbanovo has one of the largest malting operations in Europe with much of it being exported across the world (www.slovakbeer.com/?p=40).

Pivovar Hurbanovo is happy (http://ahojkomarno.sk/pivovar-hurbanovo/)

Gemer
Brewery: Pivovar Hurbanovo
Type: Bohemian pilsner
ABV: 4.3%
Gemer beer
A traditional Slovak beer with the full flavour of malt. It’s named after the region in Slovakia where the beer was first produced. Production began in 1965 but the brewery was sold to Heineken and the Gemer brewery was closed. The beer is now brewed in Hurbanovo Brewery (www.slovakbeer.com/?tag=hurbanovo-brewery).


Martiner
Brewery: Pivovar Hurbanovo
Martiner 12%
Type: Bohemian pilsner
ABV: 4.6%
Popular in the central part of Slovakia, Martiner was first brewed in 1894 in the town of Martin which, of course, is where it gets its name. In 2003 the brewery was bought by Heineken and production was moved to the Hurbanovo Brewery.
Martiner 10%
Type: Bohemian pilsner
ABV: 3.8%
Martiner’s light beer is malt-y with a slight bitter taste.  It’s surprisingly rich for a beer with such a low alcohol content (www.slovakbeer.com/?tag=hurbanovo-brewery).


Kelt
Brewery: Pivovar Hurbanovo
Type: Bohemian pilsner
ABV: 4.2%
Slovakia’s Kelt beer (not to be confused with a Czech beer that goes by the same name), is produced by Brewery Hurbanovo which is owned by Heineken.  They also make a 12% version but it is only available in bars or by the keg (www.slovakbeer.com/?tag=hurbanovo-brewery).


Zlatý Bažant
Brewery: Pivovar Hurbanovo
bottle of zlaty bazant 12% beerAlso known as its English translation, “Golden Pheasant” this beer is Slovakia’s most popular beer. It’s the most exported Slovak beer and can be found in such countries as the USA, Canada, Russia, Ukraine, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Moldavia, and Kazakhstan. Over a million hectolitres are sold all over the world per year.  In 2006, its 12% version was awarded the best beer in its category by the Slovak Union of Beer and Malt Producers.
Beers
Zlatý Bažant 10% Lager
Type: European pale lager
ABV: 4.3%
A soft aroma of hops and malt is followed up by an intense bitterness.  The lower alcohol percentage makes it more refreshing than its 12% brother.
Zlatý Bažant 12%
Type: Bohemian pilsner
ABV: 5%
With subtle hops and a moderate bitterness, Golden Pheasant’s 12% beer is the brands finest achievement and is the most widely available Slovak beer in the world.
Zlatý Bažant 10% Tmavy
Type: Tmavy
ABV: 3.8%
Golden Pheasant’s dark beer is recognized by its sweet-ish caramel flavor and moderate bitterness. It is quite popular to cut it with a Zlaty Bazant’s 10% lager.
Zlaty Bazant Wheat
Type: Wheat
ABV: 4%
Slovakia’s first (mass produced) wheat beer. Made with 50% wheat malt, 45% barley malt, and a hint of caramel malt. Like most wheat beers, it’s top fermented and unfiltered.
Zlaty Bazant Radlers
The brand also produces a lemon and a grapefruit radler.  With only 2% alcohol, they are very light but refreshing and are produced with only natural ingredients (www.slovakbeer.com/?tag=hurbanovo-brewery).



The golden pheasant or Chinese pheasant, (Chrysolophus pictus) is a gamebird of the order Galliformes (gallinaceous birds) and the family Phasianidae (pheasants). It is native to forests in mountainous areas of western China, but feral populations have been established in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. In England they may be found in East Anglia in the dense forest landscape of the Breckland (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_pheasant).