Brewing Beyond Borders- A two state collaboration celebrating Indian Millets!!!
Mannheim Craft Brewery from Bangalore, Karnataka, and Great State Aleworks from Pune, Maharashtra, have come together for an exciting collaboration that’s all about innovation, sustainability, flavour & millets—India’s ancient grains that are seeing a modern revival.
This collaboration unites Maharashtra’s golden millet- Jowar, (30%) with premium Pilsner malt (70%) in this crisp, sessionable lager (4.9% ABV). Light-bodied with a whisper of earthy sweetness and a clean, refreshing finish—The Unfiltered Millet Lager - a limited-edition brew that’s bold, local & refreshingly innovative.
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A toast to local roots and global craftsmanship, The Unfiltered Millet Lager brings true the saying “Drink globally, Brew locally."
Since their inception in 2017, the Great State Aleworks, Pune has focused on crafting beers that showcase a variety of local and seasonal Indian ingredients. As a part of this, they began experimenting with millets in their beers. Since then, they have launched 6 millet beers (and counting).
Rooted in German brewing traditions but built for the Indian palate, Mannheim Craft Brewery, doesn’t just serve pints—it serves purpose. With 17 styles on tap, every brew at Mannheim Craft Brewery is held to the highest German quality standards. Because here, consistency isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s the bare minimum.
The Unfiltered Millet Lager is a part of the Millet Series by Great State Ale works, a project dedicated to promoting indigenous millets
Commenting on the collaboration, Nakul Bhonsle, Founder, Great State Aleworks, said, “For us at Great State, it's great to see millets being used by brewers across the country. It was a blast to brew with the amazing brewing team at Mannheim, led by Varsha! Looking forward to this beer drop!
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Echoing the sentiment, Varsha Bhat , Head Brewer at Mannheim Craft Brewery shared, “Thanks to Great State Ale for providing us with the jowar to brew this absolutely clean, crisp and highly drinkable lager! It was a prefect amalgamation of craft and collaboration”
