Licor Beirão is a Portuguese liqueur made from a complex mixture of herbs and spices. It has a standardized strength of 22% and a 'congnac-like' color with a bitter taste.
How it is made
Licor Beirão is an alcoholic infusion of a complex mixture of herbs and spices. After maceration for at least 20-25 days, it undergoes double distillation in copper stills, then mixed with alcohol, water and sugar.
History
Developed in the 19th century by an apothecary in the town of Lousã, it was initially sold as a digestive remedy. In the late 19th century, the apothecary's son-in-law built a small factory where the liqueur was produced as an alcoholic drink. In 1929, it was named 'Beirão'.
Types and styles
Licor Beirão is a Portuguese equivalent of French Benedictine and German Jägermeister. It has a standardized strength of 22% and a distinctive 'congnac-like' color.
Adapted from the Russian Wikipedia article Бейран (ликёр), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.