Aruba s Golden Brew
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Aruba's Golden Brew
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After a few days in Aruba, you’ll likely notice a unique beer served everywhere: Balashi. As Aruba’s top local brew, it’s grown from a small start just ten years ago into an internationally acclaimed beverage. The Balashi Brewery now boasts a state-of-the-art facility with a European-style beer garden, becoming a favorite spot for both locals and tourists.
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While exploring Aruba, you’re bound to encounter Balashi, the island’s beloved local beer. Having started modestly a decade ago, the Balashi Brewery is now celebrated worldwide. Its cutting-edge facility, featuring a European-style beer garden, is a must-visit for families and locals seeking a relaxing atmosphere.
Aruba's Dutch colonial charm extends to its brewing traditions. Balashi has always embraced the finest European techniques. Renowned German brewmaster Klaus Eckert crafted the brewery's signature pilsner, known for its deep golden color, minimal bitterness, and fresh hop aroma. With Scottish malt and German hops, Balashi rivals Europe’s best brews.
Despite many beers gaining global favor, few have matched Balashi’s rapid success. The parent company, Brouwerij Nacional Balashi, founded over a decade ago, first brewed Balashi in May 1999. Awards soon followed, beginning with a 2001 Gold Medal at the Monde Selection in Brussels, thanks to a $12 million modern facility. By 2004, Balashi earned the Grand Gold Medal for its consistent quality.
Visitors can enjoy a free daily tour of the facility, walking along a catwalk above the brewery floor. Guides detail the fascinating beer-making process from fermentation to packaging. This vibrant, educational tour is a hit with families, running every weekday at 10 a.m.
After the tour, relax in the brewery’s famous beer garden, inspired by Holland’s charming courtyards. Here, you can savor Aruba’s award-winning brew in its freshest form while enjoying stunning views of the island’s pristine countryside. For children, the brewery offers Malta, a non-alcoholic, slightly sweet drink made similarly to Balashi beer.
Interestingly, ordering a “Balashi Cocktail” in Aruba once meant receiving a glass of fresh water. Linked to the island’s desalination plant, this water is vital to Aruba’s brewing success. The name 'Balashi'?"from Aruac words meaning "near the sea"?"aptly fits one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated beers. Located amid the remnants of a former gold mining area in Balashi, the beer’s distinctive glow connects deeply with Aruba’s history and landscape.
Sampling local delights is one of travel’s great pleasures, so don’t miss visiting the brewery that has become a source of national pride for Aruba.
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