![]() ![]() When poured into a glass, it produces a large, long-lasting, tight head with small bubbles. The filtration removes the suspended yeast and proteins, leaving a bright, clear beer. During the production of Grodziskie, however, the beer is filtered before it is bottled, usually by adding isinglass. Most beers that are made from wheat appear cloudy, because the final product contains suspended yeast and proteins from the wheat. The bright, clear, and highly carbonated appearance of Grodziskie has caused the beer to be compared with Champagne, and it is sometimes referred to as "Polish Champagne". Grodziskie is a highly carbonated, low-alcohol beer with a clear, pale yellow to golden color, low to moderate levels of hop bitterness, and a moderate to medium-high smoky aroma and flavor. After a period of years when the style was not available from any commercial brewers, several breweries began producing seasonal or year-round recreations of the historic style, spurred by interest in the style from the homebrewing community around the world. By 1993, the last brewery that was producing the style was shut down. After the Second World War, beer production was nationalized, and the beer entered a period of decline under the Communist government of Poland. The brewing industry in the town flourished. At the peak of its fame, it was exported to 37 countries and was regarded as an exceptionally good beer. Strict regulations regarding the quality of the beer were established by the local brewers' guild, and helped it develop a good reputation in the surrounding cities and neighboring countries. ![]() The beer was originally produced by brewers in the town of Grodzisk Wielkopolski in the 14th or 15th century. Fermentation continues after packaging, and the carbon dioxide that is produced remains dissolved in the beer, resulting in a very high level of carbonation in the final product. ![]() The beer is packaged before all of the fermentable sugars have been converted to alcohol by the yeast, earlier in the process than is typical in beers. ![]() Before packaging, the beer is treated with isinglass to produce a bright, clear appearance. Polish breweries historically used locally grown hops and one or two strains of brewer's yeast in its production. The smokiness of the grain and the mineral profile of the water used to brew the beverage gives the style its characteristic flavor. Grodziskie is brewed from wheat malt that has been dried by circulating oak smoke through the grains. It was nicknamed "Polish Champagne" because of its high carbonation levels and valued as a high-quality beer for special occasions. The taste is light and crisp, with primary flavors coming from the smoked malt, the high mineral content of the water, and the strain of yeast used to ferment it. Grodziskie ( Polish pronunciation: other names: Grätzer, Grodzisz ) is a historical beer style from Poland made from oak-smoked wheat malt with a clear, light golden color, high carbonation, low alcohol content, low to moderate levels of hop bitterness, and a strong smoke flavor and aroma. Piwo z Grodziska, a modern Polish recreation of Grodziskie, brewed in Grodzisk Wielkopolski, served in a tall conical glass designed for this style of beer ![]()
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