Birzai region has been known as the capital of Lithuanian brewers. Beer has been produced here for many centuries. There are 4 large breweries and many small breweries in Birzai region that produce more than 15 mln liters of beer per year for just 35 thousand population of Birzai! Birzai people have deep beer drinking traditions and one person drinks as much as 160 litres of beer per year! No festival or family parties start and end without dark and rich beer with a slight sweet taste that usually deceives guests thinking that the beer is very light. Unfortunately, they find themselves ending the party too early… If you have never visited Lithuania it is worth to come here and see kind and merry people of Birzai region and drink a nice glass of good traditional beer. Cheers!
Brewery Rinkuskiai was established in the year 1991 in Birzai region known as Beer Country in Lithuania. The brewery stands No 5 in the market right after four largest breweries in Lithuania.
Rinkuskiai beer is natural. Only pure high quality water, original yeast, hops and traditional light malt is used for production. For some brands caramel malt is used. No pees, rice and other non-malt products are used for Rinkuskiai beer production.
Rinkuskiai beer quality is the result of old traditions of Beer Country, experience of the past generations, and innovations of the modern days. That makes Rinkuskiai beer one of the most exclusive in Lithuania.
01. Aiko Stiprus
Euro High Alcohol Lager. 9.5% ABV
Pours a nice clear amber color with a hint of orange and little white head. Smell of malt and barley. On the tongue and in the mouth, the beer is crisp and refreshing. There is a bit of fruitiness in the flavor. A mild herbal bitterness helps balance some of the sweetness, but still quite sweet and sticky. Alcohol is very well concealed. A good amount of malts and barley give the beer a sweet taste that does an excellent job of masking the 9.5 abv.
Naturally fermented.
Comes in a glass bottle 0.5 L (16.9 FL OZ). 20 btl/cs.
02. Zaibo
Euro High Alcohol Lager. 9.5% ABV
Pours a pretty, clear copper/gold color with a light fluffy but quickly deflating white head. Very small amount of lacing. It smells of light fruit scents. Mostly apple, pear, and strawberry. Some malt scents, as well as a noticeable alcohol presence. Light and spicy citrus flavor right up front, disperses into a very sweet caramel with a small amount of citrus. Hops and caramel linger lightly in the aftertaste. A tiny hint of lemon slips in when everything else is gone. Light and spicy from the carbonation, but with enough body to not be watery. Plenty of potent flavor. You can't taste the abv at all. Very smooth and a somewhat bitter finish.
Naturally fermented.
The best-known beer in Lithuania!
Comes in a glass bottle 0.5 L (16.9 FL OZ). 20 btl/cs.
03. Before-After
Euro High Alcohol Lager.12 %ABV
Special Brewing
Naturally fermented.
Comes in a glass bottle 0.5 L (16.9 FL OZ). 20 btl/cs.
04. Before-After
Euro Pale Lager. 4.7% ABV
Golden yellow color. Decent white head. Low retention level. Light lacing. Light banana smell tones. Good corn malts in the nose. Light sweetness. Serious corn malts, slight sweet breakfast malt flavor. Light to medium body. Solid carbonation level. Clean and crisp, very mellow. Very drinkable and pleasant lager. Not bad for warm weather or just something light.
Naturally fermented.
Named after Grand Duke Gediminas, a founder of the Gand Duchy of Lithuania.
Comes in a glass bottle 0.5 L (16.9 FL OZ). 20 btl/cs.
05. Cocka-too
Pomegaranate DeLuxe. 12 % ABV
Cocka-too, a naturally fermented high-alcohol lager harmoniously combined with pure pomegranate juice, is the most unique beer ever brewed. Cocka-too brew retains the pomegranate’s purported flavor, character and qualities.
Pomegranate is the most celebrated, fascinating, mysterious, and one of the oldest fruits in the world. As a matter of fact, it is a favorite fruit for parrots. This is why this beer is called Cocka-too.
Enjoy this unique delicious beer and discover the mythical secrets of the pomegranate, going back to the ancient world and biblical times when people believed that the pomegranate was the fruit of paradise. Taste the mystery and be happy!
Comes in a glass bottle 0.5 L (16.9 FL OZ). 20 btl/cs.
06. Cocka-too
Pomegaranate Lager. 4.7% ABV
Cocka-too, a naturally fermented lager harmoniously combined with pure pomegranate juice, is the most unique beer ever brewed. Cocka-too brew retains the pomegranate’s purported flavor, character and qualities.
Pomegranate is the most celebrated, fascinating, mysterious, and one of the oldest fruits in the world. As a matter of fact, it is a favorite fruit for parrots. This is why this beer is called Cocka-too.
Enjoy this unique delicious beer and discover the mythical secrets of the pomegranate, going back to the ancient world and biblical times when people believed that the pomegranate was the fruit of paradise. Taste the mystery and be happy!
Comes in a glass bottle 0.5 L (16.9 FL OZ). 20 btl/cs.
07. Gedimino
Euro Pale Lager. 4.7% ABV
Golden yellow color. Decent white head. Low retention level. Light lacing. Light banana smell tones. Good corn malts in the nose. Light sweetness. Serious corn malts, slight sweet breakfast malt flavor. Light to medium body. Solid carbonation level. Clean and crisp, very mellow. Very drinkable and pleasant lager. Not bad for warm weather or just something light.
Naturally fermented.
Named after Grand Duke Gediminas, a founder of the Gand Duchy of Lithuania.
Comes in a glass bottle 0.5 L (16.9 FL OZ). 20 btl/cs.
08. Lobster Lovers
Euro High Alcohol Lager. 9.5% ABV
This interesting selection pours a very clear, brilliant gold with tons of tight rising carbonation. The soapy, egg shell white head holds well and leaves some decent, spotty lace. Certainly characteristic of a quality lager. Aroma is actually very nice. Lots of sweet malt, apple, corn, some faint hops, coriander and a splash of citrus and honey mixed in for good measure. Initial flavor is sweet, balanced citrus and apple. Lots of sweet honey and toasty malt. Citrus, apple, and a bit of sour cherry is detectable. Lots of character and a hint of booze induced warmth. Smooth, mellow and very well balanced. The caramel/honey sweetness really lingers too. The booze is well hidden and palatable. Clean but with a nice lingering buttery texture. Slick and a bit creamy taste in the finish. A definite buttery character in the flavor and the texture makes this brew go well with lobster. Extremely well crafted.
Naturally fermented.
Comes in a glass bottle 0.5 L (16.9 FL OZ). 20 btl/cs.
09. Lobster Lovers
Baltic Porter. 8.2% ABV.
Pours with a tall lingering froth. Beautiful caramel, copper color. Wispy beige head. Complex smell. Aromas of sweet malts, spicy hops, wet hay, plum, brown sugar. Taste is complex too. Flavor of rich sweet malts, caramel. Lots of toffee. Full nectar with good carbonation. Hides the alcohol very well. A mild malty sweetness ensues as the werewolf attacks with its high abv. Nice chewy texture. Overall it has an earthy presence and finishes dry bittered nicely.
Naturally fermented.
Comes in a glass bottle 0.5 L (16.9 FL OZ). 20 btl/cs.
