GOAN SPIRITS

Maka Di is India

’ s foremost bespoke 100% craft beverage company thats makes gamechanging craft beer beverages in Goa since 2017. Co-founded by Aditya Ishan Varshnei (CEO) and Anish Varshnei (CIO) that strives for excellence, It is a young, innovative beverage company. “We aim to build an infrastructure around our products that is vastly different from what’ s available in the market today and as such we have a team of young, vibrant individuals to take our mission forward. We are also the only brewery in India to have an in-house Quality Control mechanism and an R&D lab to experiment & process ingredients, ” says Ishan. “Did you ever imagine that an astronaut would be a beer ambassador? Well, ours is. He is in space and he could well be at a store, pub, or restaurant near you. And he is now getting ready to tell you about the beer he stands for and loves, on earth and in outer space. A beer brand called Maka di. Maka was born out of the desire to create a unique range of locally brewed beer, full of character. Today, Maka offers 6 variants of craft beer. So here goes, ” he adds. The Ale first was made by mystic monks who experimented with heady flavors and brewed intoxicating golden elixirs. With aromas from esters and hops- from the Czech Republicfinely balanced, this bespoke beer created exclusively for you in partnership with Lupulus Brasserie in Belgium has contemporary flavors and moods. It’ s called the BELGIAN TRIPEL. The next Ale has a natural sweetness. Built on a base of malt, honey ale is hoppy, layered with the lingering essence of wild honey. Layered and smooth, the organic wild honey for this Ale is sourced from the majestic Jim Corbett National Park and by the way, was the

first-ever brew brewed in the White House by an American President. The beer type is simple and straight, it’ s called HONEY ALE. Then they have a spicy wheat beer with attitude. This easy-drinking beer is light and citrusy and has exciting aromas of coriander, cumin, and Sicilian lemon. In France, it was known as bière Blanche. This style originally belonged to the Flemish region of Belgium. That’ s where it derives its name- BELGIAN BLANCHE The next beer that they have on their list is a pure lager, traditionally brewed by the book and internationally recognized to beer lovers in Goa and India. It’ s called BAVARIAN KELLER. Apart from the above, they also have special additions to their range of beers, the Shandy and Rose Brut IPA. SHANDY the advanced brewing techniques of Maka brewers meet citrusy lemonade, a flavor that lovers of Borecha ’ s Sicilian lime and lemon, and the result is this crisp citrusy ‘lager-ade ’ beer cocktail. All good stories almost always begin with "Once upon a time " and this one begins in Britain in the 1950s Beer a traditional favorite was mixed for the first time with ginger ale and called "Shandygaff" , which was shortened to "Shandy " . Over the years, many of us have been initiated into beer via Shandy (lemonade mixed with beer) "The world over people are looking at easy drinking low alcoholic solutions. The lager and lemonade combo (lager ade) which we are introducing as Shandy is an offering we believe will do well in Goa and elsewhere, as a low-alcoholic functional beverage. when we enter other cities, ” Aditya Ishan Varshnei.

Rose Brut IPA The finest grapes sourced from Nashik give the beer a slight tartness and its unique pink color. The fruity aroma is a result of the combination of American and German hops, while the dry finish can be credited to the special enzyme that we use to make a "Zero Gravity Brew " Research & Development Using research and innovation as their key tools, they wish to create a craft beverage experience that matches global standards. Their in-depth research has enabled them to source high-quality ingredients and raw materials from Finland, Germany, and Spain, to produce exceptional craft and functional beverages that have found a niche in the beverage universe. Hours spent in the lab have led them to source the finest ingredients to brew their beverages. The company has invested in testing their raw materials and final products till they were satisfied with the results. “We paid close attention to our brewing, manufacturing, and bottling processes to ensure that everything stayed on track. We spent time finding the best, most eco-friendly way of packaging too. We integrate our brews into a channel of excellence that caters to a variety of moods, and palettes, ” adds Aditya Ishan Varshnei. Maka di Belgian Tripel also received Asia beer champion 2022 Strong Ale Bronze Award.