Vergina Porfyra

Vergina Porfyra is a limited-edition unfiltered strong lager produced by Macedonian Thrace Brewery, a Greek independent brewery founded in 1996 by Demetri Politopoulos. The beer is part of the Vergina family, which includes Lager, Red, Weiss, Black, Alcohol Free, Honey & Spice, and Radler. Porfyra is drawn from Tank No.13 and is crafted with premium hops and malt, including Thracian Malt Blonde and Thracian Malt FBA, along with H. Magnum, T. Tettnanger, and H. Gold hops. It has an alcohol volume of 6.3% and is described as having a full body, intense hop aromas, and a cloudy light blonde appearance. The beer is reminiscent of Trappist beers of the Belgian school and is recommended to be served at 4-6°C with a head, after agitating the yeast at the bottom of the bottle. It pairs well with soft and fresh cheeses such as Feta, Haloumi, Mozzarella, and Camembert, as well as light chicken or beef dishes and deli meats. Vergina Porfyra won a Silver Medal at the 2022 Concours International de Lyon. The brand is positioned as a premium, limited-edition offering within the Vergina range, targeting beer enthusiasts who appreciate artisanal, unfiltered lagers with a rich heritage story. The packaging includes 0.33L bottles and 20L kegs. The beer has a shelf life of 6 months and contains 51 kcal per 100ml. Vergina Porfyra is available in Greece and potentially other markets where Vergina beers are distributed, though specific distribution details are not provided in the evidence. The brand's identity is closely tied to Greek raw materials and brewing tradition, as Macedonian Thrace Brewery emphasizes using Greek malting barley and water from the Rhodope mountain range.

Vergina Porfyra is a limited-edition beer produced by Macedonian Thrace Brewery, a Greek brewery established in 1996 by Demetri Politopoulos. Politopoulos, an Athens-born chemical engineer with an MBA from Stevens Institute of Technology and a Brewing Technology Diploma from the Siebel Institute, founded the brewery in Komotini, Greece, with the goal of creating a 100% Greek beer using Greek malting barley and water from the Rhodope mountain range. The brewery launched its first beer, Vergina Premium Lager, in 1998. Over the years, the Vergina brand expanded to include a range of beers such as Lager, Red, Weiss, Black, Alcohol Free, Honey & Spice, and Radler. Vergina Porfyra was introduced as a limited-edition unfiltered strong lager, drawn from Tank No.13, paying homage to the Byzantine Empire. It is crafted with Thracian Malt Blonde and Thracian Malt FBA, along with H. Magnum, T. Tettnanger, and H. Gold hops. In 2022, Vergina Porfyra won a Silver Medal at the Concours International de Lyon. The beer is positioned as a premium, artisanal offering within the Vergina range, targeting beer enthusiasts who appreciate unfiltered lagers with a rich heritage story. It is available in 0.33L bottles and 20L kegs, with a shelf life of 6 months.

• 2022

  Vergina Porfyra wins a Silver Medal at the Concours International de Lyon.

• 1998

  Vergina Premium Lager is brewed, marking the launch of the first 100% authentic Greek beer.

• 1996

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

Limited-edition, premium unfiltered strong lager inspired by Byzantine heritage.

• Vergina Porfyra

  Limited-edition unfiltered strong lager, 6.3% ABV, with Thracian malt and hops H. Magnum, T. Tettnanger, H. Gold.

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