Ukraine is currently in a state of absolute emergency. Russia invaded in an armed attack and plunged the country into chaos. The conflict began in 2014, but war has been raging since February 2022. Countless Ukrainians had to leave their homes and flee at any moment, entire cities were destroyed, and bitter fighting is still going on on various fronts. Most Ukrainians can only dream of a regulated and normal everyday life, and this also applies to the team at Ten Men Brewery, whose brewery is currently occupied. Before the war, the brewery was based in the town of Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region. Due to the circumstances, the brewers have moved to another town and are currently brewing their beer on the system of a friendly brewery.
The company was founded in 2018 by a group of beer enthusiasts who wanted to share their passion with their fellow human beings. The brewery's philosophy revolves around art: art is their daily drive and can be found in every little detail of their products. There is art in the beer, in its raw materials and the recipe according to which it was brewed. The labels are art, the same goes for the production process and every single step of the work. But what makes the Ten Men Brewery's brews so artistic?
At first glance, you can see the art in the look of the cans. Each beer has a specially developed design that reflects the contents of the can. The cross from the brewery's logo frames the illustrations in the center of the label and completes the design concept harmoniously. Some cans are covered in a pattern and bear the cross in plain black. The art can of course also be found behind the labels: The brewery's beers are made using an artisanal process and contain more than just the four classic basic elements. Hops, malt, yeast and water are supplemented with completely unconventional ingredients that turn each brew into a unique work of art. The almost endless selection of different raw materials inspires the brewers and helps them to create imaginative and flavorful brews. Beer with tomatoes, marshmallows, raspberries , shallots or ice cream? Absolutely! No ingredient is too wild for the brewers, they tame even the most bizarre raw materials. The goal of their crazy experiments is to create unique beers that push the boundaries of what is possible and are simply fun. The team believes that after centuries of the dictatorship of the Purity Law, it is time for a new level.
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