Stella Artois beer in Ukraine is brewed using local malt and well water
Stella Artois beer production in Ukraine operates under an original licensed recipe using local well water and domestic malt. Hops are imported from the Czech Republic and Germany, while product samples undergo regular testing by a global quality team. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine (Іванна Пашкевич) citing Larysa Akulynova, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
Ukrainian facilities receive recipe specifications alongside the legal rights to manufacture the branded beer. Compliance with operational regulations is overseen by a global quality service that evaluates licensed products against strict standards.
Ingredients for Local Production
The primary distinction between Belgian and Ukrainian-made beer lies in the sourcing of regional raw materials. Production relies on local well water and malt processed from approved barley varieties grown in Ukraine.
Meanwhile, hops for Ukrainian breweries are imported from the Czech Republic and Germany, matching the supply chain used in Belgium. Domestic malt must fully comply with identical global quality metrics established for the brand.
Water Treatment Standards and Testing
Using local water supplies requires adjusting key chemical properties to meet global technical parameters. Specific requirements are enforced regarding acidity, alkalinity, and hardness levels.
Every six months, production samples of beer, water, and raw materials are sent for laboratory examination. The global quality service performs comprehensive chemical testing and sensory evaluations of the submitted items.
Photo: RBC-Ukraine
