Cross-Channel high-speed rail operator Eurostar introduced an exclusive pale ale onboard its services from 15 June.
The beer is called NOMAD, which Eurostar explains is in tribute to people “who travel to seek new and intriguing
adventures in Eurostar's exciting city destinations such as London, Paris, Lille, Brussels, Rotterdam and Amsterdam.”
NOMAD has been brewed using sustainable brewing methods exclusively for Eurostar by Two Tribes at its brewery in King's Cross, a very short distance from Eurostar's London base at St Pancras International.
The pale ale is 4.5% ABV and Eurostar describes it as “a bright and easy-going beer reminiscent of sunny European summers.”
The beer uses ingredients from the UK, Belgium and Germany:
- British heritage malt Maris Otter
- caramel malts and a special malt from Belgium called Chateau Biscuit
- Mandarina Bavaria hops from Germany.
These produce a smooth caramel and toffee flavour, with an element of breadiness and citrus hints from grapefruit and orange peel giving hints of citrus.
The can, designed by Two Tribes, carries images of Eurostar's train, together with landmarks of its destination cities, including London St Pancras' clock tower, the Atomium in Brussels, tulips and bicycles in Amsterdam, and Rodin's Thinker statue in Paris.
Andrew Robinson, Eurostar's Head of On-board Services said: “It was very exciting to collaborate with Two Tribes to develop and design the most sustainable and locally sourced pale ale exclusively for our customers. We are very proud of Nomad by Eurostar with its amazing European flavours that can be slowly enjoyed onboard alongside the array of other sustainable foods, drinks and snacks we offer on all our classes of service.”
Justin Deighton, Founder of Two Tribes said: “We've embarked on an incredible journey with Eurostar over the past half-year, and we are thrilled to further strengthen our partnership by brewing an exclusive pale ale using the finest British and European ingredients. Two Tribes and Eurostar share the belief that travel holds the key to creative discovery and good times. It is this shared ethos that has fuelled our collaboration, resulting in a truly exceptional beer crafted exclusively for Eurostar's discerning on-board customers.”
