“Cold
As Ice”
Country: Brazil
Brand: Antarctica Original
Brewery: Cervejaria Antarctica, Jaguariuna (SP)
Package: Bottle (600 ml)
Package: Bottle (600 ml)
Type: American Adjunct Lager
Age: NAS
ABV: 5%
Ingredients: Water, Malt, Grains, Hops, Carbohydrates
Antioxidant: INS 316
Stabiliser: INS 405
Colour: Pale Golden
Foam: Very Thin White Foam that dissolves quickly. Only traces of Foam are visible in the glass while you are enjoying your Original. Only very few laces of Foam remain once you're done.
Nose: Extremely Light. Almost Non Existing. A bit of Malt, Sweet Corn, Yeast, Supermarket White Bread and Dough. A hint of Grassy Hops.
Antioxidant: INS 316
Stabiliser: INS 405
Colour: Pale Golden
Foam: Very Thin White Foam that dissolves quickly. Only traces of Foam are visible in the glass while you are enjoying your Original. Only very few laces of Foam remain once you're done.
Nose: Extremely Light. Almost Non Existing. A bit of Malt, Sweet Corn, Yeast, Supermarket White Bread and Dough. A hint of Grassy Hops.
Taste: Thin, Watery but Refreshing, at least when you drink it cold like I did. The Carbonation is adequate. I find Sweet Grains (Corn and Rice), very Light Hops, Popcorn, a sprinkle of Lemon, Wet Newspaper and a little Iron.
Finish: Light and Watery. There's a light Bitterness towards the end that saves the day. I find Sweet Cereals (Corn and Rice), Light Hops and Malt, light Metal and Wet Newspaper.
Rating: ****** (Six out of Ten)
General Remarks: In 1906 the German immigrant Henrique Thielen founded the Adriatica Brewery in the city of Ponta Grossa in the state of Parana. In 1943, this Brewery was sold to Compania Antarctica Paulista. Nowadays, the latter is part of the Ambev Group. Adriatica's Pilsen Beer was called Original. When Paulista took over Adriatica, this Beer was subsequently called Antarctica Original. The Original sort of lost its way during the years but it was revived in 2010 in the original packaging. It's produced in relatively small lots and only for sale in the states of Sao Paulo and Parana.
Drinking Experience: Okay
Finish: Light and Watery. There's a light Bitterness towards the end that saves the day. I find Sweet Cereals (Corn and Rice), Light Hops and Malt, light Metal and Wet Newspaper.
Rating: ****** (Six out of Ten)
General Remarks: In 1906 the German immigrant Henrique Thielen founded the Adriatica Brewery in the city of Ponta Grossa in the state of Parana. In 1943, this Brewery was sold to Compania Antarctica Paulista. Nowadays, the latter is part of the Ambev Group. Adriatica's Pilsen Beer was called Original. When Paulista took over Adriatica, this Beer was subsequently called Antarctica Original. The Original sort of lost its way during the years but it was revived in 2010 in the original packaging. It's produced in relatively small lots and only for sale in the states of Sao Paulo and Parana.
The Ambev Brewery in Jaguariuna (SP) - Picture Credit: Engeform
Drinking Experience: Okay
Conclusion: This is a very simple Light Adjunct Lager. It's not as annoyingly Sweet as most Brazilian Beers of this type and it presents a light Bitterness that makes it more refreshing. But the Antarctica Original lacks interesting Aromas and Flavours. It makes a good companion during a Happy Hour with friends and colleagues. And I didn't detect any real Off-Notes. But that's all!
Jan van den Ende June 18, 2015
