With a rich and proud heritage dating back to Mauritius in the 1960s, Phรฉnix beer stands out for its unmistakable character that evokes the tropical aromas specific to this heavenly corner of the planet. As a national beverage, it has been winning awards and attracting beer enthusiasts from all over the world ever since it first appeared.
Diving into the heritage of Phoenix beer
Inaugurated in 1963 by the very first brewery in Mauritius, Phรฉnix beer has a specific recipe developed by a few passionate Mauritians. Although brewed according to traditional standards, the brewery has not hesitated to use cutting-edge technology, earning it numerous awards from leading institutes around the world. Beer, it should be remembered, is a beverage whose roots go back to the time of the Egyptians, who already knew how to distill alcohol from cereals. The Greeks, Germans and Gauls followed them in this art, the latter naming their beer Cervoise, in honor of the harvest goddess.
The secret of Phรฉnix beer production in Mauritius
Located near the city of Curepipe, the Phรฉnix brewery follows the traditional steps in the production of this legendary beer, which begins with the precise selection of the basic ingredients and the transformation of the barley into malt. The unique aroma of Phรฉnix beer comes from the hop flowers carefully used in the brewing process. The production line then opens onto a process designed to pulverize the malt into a fine flour, known as “crushing”.
Brewing then plays a crucial role, converting the fine flour into sugar through hydrolysis. The resulting wort is then filtered, boiled and enhanced with hops to give it its characteristic tropical island aroma. Visitors are then introduced to the crucial fermentation stage, which lasts around a week, followed by maturation, a three-week period during which the beer is kept at a constant temperature of zero degrees. Finally, at the end of the bottling, packaging and pasteurization stages, comes the exciting moment of tasting.
The brewery offers a full range of beers widely appreciated throughout the country. Other flagship brands include Phoenix, Blue Marlin and Iceberg. Blue Marlin is a high-alcohol, full-flavored blond. Iceberg, on the other hand, is a slightly sweeter white beer brewed using special fermentation techniques.
Phoenix: the brewing icon of Mauritius
With an alcohol content of 5%, Phoenix beer charms neophytes and experts alike with its lively taste. Its tropical fragrance is the result of the quality ingredients used in its production. The combination of malted spring barley and ordinary brewing techniques qualifies it as a mild but well-flavored blonde ale. A true symbol of Mauritius, appreciated by locals and visitors alike, Phoenix beer promotes the slogan: ” Nou pays, Nou Labiรจre “, which means ” Our country, Our beer “!
