Carlsberg launches sustainable Fonio beer on the market

Collaboration with Brooklyn Brewery and West African influences

02-Aug-2024

Symbol image

computer generated picture

Fonio beer is made with Carlsberg yeast and Fonio grain, without the use of bitter hops or barley. It shows what can be achieved when new brewing techniques and ingredients meet curiosity - a mindset that has always been at the forefront of Carlsberg since the brewery opened in 1847.

The new Fonio beer was brewed in collaboration with Brooklyn Brewery as part of the "Brewing for Impact" campaign. The campaign was launched by Brooklyn Brewmaster Garrett Oliver to celebrate the brewery's 30th anniversary. Its goal is to shine a spotlight on the ancient West African grain and its untapped brewing potential, as well as its ability to drive positive change in the industry.

The resulting limited edition lager, brewed in the Carlsberg research lab, is clean, with soft aromas of apricots, white peaches and melon, with an underlying sweetness and a lingering bitterness that gives a lively and delicate finish.

The unique Fonio bottle design was created by Kevin Bongang, a muralist, designer and painter born in Cameroon (West Africa). Each Fonio beer bottle contains a unique cut-out of the artwork depicted on the iconic Carlsberg hop leaf.

Zoran Gojkovic, Director of Brewing Science & Technology, Carlsberg , said: "Carlsberg is constantly working to inspire curiosity and I firmly believe that all progress in the world starts with a spark of curiosity. When Garrett Oliver, the brewmaster at Brooklyn Brewery, approached me to discuss what we could create with Fonio, my first thought was: Why hasn't anyone made a beer made entirely from Fonio? Pairing this innovative brew with such a unique menu created by an incredible chef shows the potential of this grain. Not just for the beer industry, but beyond".

To launch the new beer, Carlsberg has teamed up with Michelin-starred chef Adejoké Bakare of London's Chishuru restaurant to create a unique five-course tasting menu that highlights the lager's impressive pairing capabilities while paying homage to Fonio's West African roots.

Carlsberg's Fonio beer will be available in limited quantities at the Home of Carlsberg in Copenhagen from August.

Note: This article has been translated using a computer system without human intervention. LUMITOS offers these automatic translations to present a wider range of current news. Since this article has been translated with automatic translation, it is possible that it contains errors in vocabulary, syntax or grammar. The original article in German can be found here.

https://www.yumda.com/en/news/1184102/carlsberg-launches-sustainable-fonio-beer-on-the-market.html