Samichlaus
Today is St. Nicholas’ Day and the traditional day that Samichlaus was brewed. Once brewed in Switzerland, the Schloss Eggenberg in Austria took over production of Samiclaus when the new owners of the Swiss brewery decided the holiday beer wasn’t economically feasible, the Scrooges.
“Samichlaus” beer is brewed once a year, in each case on December 6th, and stored and matured afterwards for over 10 months before it is bottled. “Samichlaus” beer can mature for many years in the bottle; older vintages obtain a complexity and receive their creamy warm aftertaste. This beer can be served with heavy meals and desserts, particularly with chocolate – or as digestive and meditations drink. According to the Guinness Book of Records, it is the strongest lager beer in the world with 14 % alcohol and 32° original extract content. It is brewed exclusively of natural raw ingredients after the purity requirement of 1516. “Samichlaus” beer is filled in a 0.33 litre designer bottle embossed with Schloss Eggenberg and in barrels of 15 and 30 litres for export.
