Vergina Black

Vergina Black is a dry stout produced by Macedonian Thrace Brewery, a Greek independent brewery founded in 1996 by Demetri Politopoulos. The beer is part of the Vergina family of beers, which also includes Vergina Lager, Vergina Red, Vergina Weiss, Vergina Porfyra, Vergina Alcohol Free, Vergina Honey & Spice, and Vergina Radler. Vergina Black is an unfiltered strong black beer with a distinctive rich taste and fine aromas, characterized by coffee and vanilla overtones. It is brewed with Thracian Malt Blonde, caramelized specialty malts, hops (H. Magnum, T. Tettnanger, Enigma AU & Kazbek CZ), yeast, and water. The beer has an alcohol volume of 5.5% and an energy content of 45 kcal per 100 ml. It is available in 0.33-liter bottles and 20-liter kegs, with a shelf life of 9 months in bottle and 4 months in keg. Vergina Black is ideally served at 8-12°C with a head, and the brewery recommends using bespoke Vergina Black glasses for the ultimate experience. It pairs well with dark chocolate, smoked cheeses, and sausages. The beer is produced in Komotini, Greece, where the brewery is located, and is part of a brand that aims to create innovative, high-quality products from Greek raw materials. The brewery's history dates back to the mid-1990s when Demetri Politopoulos, an Athens-born chemical engineer with brewing training from the Siebel Institute of Technology, decided to return to Greece to create a genuine Greek beer. Macedonian Thrace Brewery was established in 1996, and in 1998, Vergina Premium Lager was first brewed. Vergina Black represents the brewery's commitment to quality and its Greek identity, offering a unique dark beer experience for consumers.

Vergina Black is a product of Macedonian Thrace Brewery, a Greek brewery established in 1996 by Demetri Politopoulos. The brewery was founded in Komotini, Greece, a region chosen for its high-quality water from the Rhodope mountain range and its strategic location near European and Asian markets. The founder, an Athens-born chemical engineer with brewing training from the Siebel Institute of Technology in Chicago, aimed to create a genuine Greek beer using Greek malting barley. In 1998, the brewery launched its first beer, Vergina Premium Lager. Over the years, the Vergina brand expanded to include a range of beers, including Vergina Black, a dry stout that reflects the brewery's commitment to innovation and quality. Vergina Black is an unfiltered strong black beer with a distinctive rich taste and fine aromas, featuring coffee and vanilla overtones. It is brewed with Thracian Malt Blonde, caramelized specialty malts, hops (H. Magnum, T. Tettnanger, Enigma AU & Kazbek CZ), yeast, and water. The beer has an alcohol volume of 5.5% and is available in 0.33-liter bottles and 20-liter kegs. The brewery continues to operate in Greece, producing a variety of beers under the Vergina name.

• 1998

  Vergina Premium Lager is brewed, marking the beginning of the Vergina beer brand.

• 1996

  Macedonian Thrace Brewery is established in Komotini, Greece, by Demetri Politopoulos.

Premium Greek craft beer, unfiltered and strong, with distinctive coffee and vanilla notes.

• Vergina Black

  An unfiltered dry stout with 5.5% alcohol, featuring coffee and vanilla notes, available in 0.33L bottles and 20L kegs.

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