Vergina Red

Vergina Red is a red amber 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 also includes Vergina Lager, Weiss, Porfyra, Black, Alcohol Free, Honey & Spice, and Radler. Vergina Red is distinguished by its use of Thracian specialty malts, including blonde, ruby, and specialty caramelized malts, along with H. Magnum and T. Tettnanger hops. It has an alcohol volume of 5.8% and an IBU of 28.0–31.0 EBC. The beer is noted for its intense flavor, fruity aroma reminiscent of exotic fruits, blackberries, and honey, and its characteristic red color. It is available in 0.33L and 0.5L bottles and 20L kegs, with a shelf life of 9 months in bottle and 4 months in keg. Vergina Red has received international recognition, including a Gold Medal at the 2022 Concours International de Lyon and a Silver Medal in 2021. The brewery is located in Komotini, Greece, chosen for its high-quality water from the Rhodope mountain range and its strategic position near European and Asian markets. The brand is positioned as a premium Greek craft beer, emphasizing local ingredients and traditional brewing methods.

Vergina Red is a product of Macedonian Thrace Brewery, which was established in 1996 by Demetri Politopoulos. Politopoulos, born in Athens, held a degree in Chemical Engineering and an MBA from Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey, USA, and obtained a Brewing Technology Diploma from the Siebel Institute of Technology in Chicago. He founded the brewery in Komotini, Greece, attracted by the high-quality water from the Rhodope mountain range and the region's strategic location for exports to Europe and Asia. In 1998, the brewery launched its first beer, Vergina Premium Lager. Vergina Red was later introduced as part of the expanding Vergina product line, which now includes Lager, Weiss, Porfyra, Black, Alcohol Free, Honey & Spice, and Radler. The beer is brewed with Thracian specialty malts, including blonde, ruby, and specialty caramelized malts, and hopped with H. Magnum and T. Tettnanger. It has an alcohol content of 5.8% and is available in bottles and kegs. Vergina Red has won a Gold Medal at the 2022 Concours International de Lyon and a Silver Medal in 2021.

• 2022

  Vergina Red awarded Gold Medal at Concours International de Lyon.

• 2021

  Vergina Red awarded Silver Medal at Concours International de Lyon.

• 1998

  Vergina Premium Lager launched.

• 1996

  Macedonian Thrace Brewery established by Demetri Politopoulos.

Premium Greek craft beer made with Thracian specialty malts.

• Vergina Red

  Red amber lager with 5.8% ABV, made with Thracian specialty malts.

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