Chang Beer facts for kids
Chang Beer is a well-known brand from Thailand. The word Chang (Thai: ช้าง) means elephant in Thai. Elephants are very important animals in Thailand's culture and history. The Chang Beer logo even shows two elephants facing each other. This brand is famous for sponsoring the Everton Football Club in England.
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How Things Are Made
Companies like ThaiBev use different ingredients to make their products. One main ingredient is molasses. This is a thick, sticky syrup left over when sugar is made from sugar cane.
The Fermentation Process
To make some products, a special ingredient called yeast is used. Yeast helps a process called fermentation. ThaiBev grows its own yeast in a lab.
They mix yeast with molasses and water. Sometimes, steamed rice is also added. This mixture then sits for about three days in a large tank. This process creates a liquid called "fermented mash."
Distilling and Finishing
After fermentation, the liquid goes through a process called distillation. This involves heating the liquid and collecting the steam. This steam then turns back into a clear liquid.
Some products are then mixed with water and bottled. Other products are aged in oak barrels for several years. This aging gives them a special color and flavor. Natural coloring like caramel color might also be added.
ThaiBev also makes special drinks with Chinese herbs. These are made by mixing different ingredients, including herbs, and then adding water.
Chang and Everton Football Club
In 2004, Chang Beer became a sponsor of Everton Football Club. Everton is a famous football team in England's Premier League. This partnership has led to many good projects.
Helping After the Tsunami
After a big tsunami hit Thailand in 2004, Chang and Everton worked together. They started five projects to help the people affected.
One special project was building a village called Everton-Chang. This village is on the Khao Lak coast in Phang Nga Province, Thailand. It has 50 houses and a football field. It was built to replace a village that was destroyed by the tsunami.
Football for Thai Youth
Local youth football teams in Thailand now compete for the Chang-Everton Cup. Officials from both Everton F.C. and Chang Beer are involved in this project. They also help promising young Thai footballers. These players get a chance to travel to Liverpool, England, to train with Everton's team. This gives them a great opportunity to improve their skills.
