Lvivske traces its roots to 1715, when Jesuit monks in Lviv received permission to establish a brewery, making it one of the oldest brewing traditions in Eastern Europe. Today the brand is owned by Carlsberg Ukraine and remains one of the country’s largest beer brands. Lvivske has taken on extra significance since 2022 as a symbol of Ukrainian identity and resilience, sponsoring the national football team and supporting local music and culture.
Lvivske 1715 Review at a Glance
| Style | Pale lager |
| ABV | 4.5% |
| Brewery | Lviv Brewery (Carlsberg Ukraine) |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Serving temp | 3 to 5 C (37 to 41 F) |
| US availability | Limited, check specialty retailers |
How It Tastes
Lvivske 1715 pours a bright gold with a solid, creamy head. The bottle itself has an embossed lion holding a mug, a nod to the brewery’s Lviv heritage. On the palate it delivers a clean malt sweetness upfront with a light bready character, moving into a smooth, only mildly bitter finish. It sits comfortably between a light lager and a fuller pilsner, easy enough to drink several of but with more backbone than the lightest macro brews. It is a well-balanced, unpretentious beer that earns its long history.
It drinks like a beer that has had three hundred years to get the basics right, and it shows.
- Smooth, well-balanced malt character
- Genuine, centuries-old brewing heritage
- Good head retention and presentation
- Culturally significant as a symbol of Ukrainian identity
- Limited US availability
- Not stocked on Saucey
- Standard lager profile without much hop complexity
Lvivske 1715 is Ukraine’s leading beer brand but is not sold through US delivery apps. Zywiec is a comparable US-available Central European pilsner.
FAQs
Is Lvivske a Ukrainian beer?
Yes. Lvivske is brewed at the Lviv Brewery in Ukraine, with roots dating back to 1715, and is one of the country’s leading beer brands.
How strong is Lvivske beer?
Lvivske 1715 is 4.5% ABV, a standard strength for a European pale lager.
Who owns Lvivske?
Lvivske is owned by Carlsberg Ukraine.
Can you buy Lvivske in the US?
Availability is limited but growing. It is not currently listed on Saucey, though it can be found at some specialty Eastern European import retailers.
