Goldstar (beer)

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Israeli beer

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::summary Israeli beer ::

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Field	Value
name	Goldstar
image	File:Goldstar beer from the tap.JPG
type	Israeli lager
abv	4.9%
manufacturer	Tempo
introduced
variants	Goldstar Unfiltered, Goldstar Black Roast, Goldstar Light
website	https://en.tempo.co.il/brands/gold-star/
logo	File:Goldstar logo.svg
caption	Goldstar beer from the tap
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History

According to Tempo Beer Industries, Goldstar was developed by brewmaster Menachem Berliner in 1950 and was the first Israeli draft beer. In 1965 "Israeli Beer Industry Ltd" merged with "Leumit Brewery". It was among the products acquired by Tempo in 1985.

Goldstar was initially marketed as a sub-brand of the company's flagship beer, Nesher Beer, and was called "Goldstar Eagle". The familiar eagle of Nesher beer appeared on the label, to which the name Goldstar was added. ::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3a/Goldstar_production.JPG"] ::

Name

The name of the beer Goldstar and the emblem, a six-pointed star, originate from the emblem of the brewers' guild in the Middle Ages. The star, known as "Bierstern" or "Brauerstern" was the symbol of the guild, and has been stamped since the Middle Ages on beers that were considered pure and high quality.

Markets

Goldstar is considered Tempo's "flagship brand". Certified kosher, it is currently the top-selling beer in Israel.

Advertising and sponsorship

A number of celebrity images have been used to advertise the beer, ranging from Paul Newman to Claudia Schiffer.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZPCKSy5uHk |title=Goldstar advertisement "The corner" גולדסטאר - הפינה|website=YouTube }}

Goldstar is the title sponsor of the Goldstar Zappa Sound System music festival.

Reception

The Forward called Goldstar and several other beers commonly consumed in Israel "light, easy-drinking beers — the stuff zayde might drink on a hot day". However, Haaretz has referred to Goldstar as "beer few Israelis are proud of".

References

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"Goldstar's Story". Tempo Beer Industries.
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(2015-11-17). "{{!}} Фестиваль "Goldstar ир ха-бира" снова пройдет в Хайфе {{!}} Курсор: Главные новости Израиля {{!}}".
"Brewingmuseum.org".
(2014). "Beer The Ultimate World Tour.". Race Point Pub.
[http://www.euromonitor.com/beer-in-israel/report/ Country Report: Beer in Israel]. Euromonitor International.
(2005). "The international self : psychoanalysis and the search for Israeli-Palestinian peace". State University of New York Press.
(9 July 2015). "Goldstar beer ad slammed as sexist". Haaretz.
(5 January 2017). "Top 10 Things to Do". Jerusalem Post.
Jamie Levin and Sarah Treleaven. (5 September 2012). "Bubbling Up Across Holy Land". The Forward.

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