Expand Your Beer Horizons
The word “beer” is often used as a generic noun to describe a cold refreshing beverage. However, beer lovers around the world will heartily agree that there’s nothing generic about beer.
When it comes to types of beer, there are many, many options to choose from. It’s impossible to say which type is best, because they all have very different characteristics. You’d be surprised at how a pilsner can differ from a porter, or how a stout stands out from a cider.
Most beers, particularly those sold commercially, are processed using similar methods. However, the names given to different styles of beer generally reflect individual characteristics of the product, such as where it originated. Different types of beer have unique qualities like appearance, taste, origin and aroma.
Below are some of the most popular types of beer available…
Lager: Some of the most popular types of beer are lagers. Incorporated within this type of beer are American styles such as double pilsner, all-malt and ‘light’ beers. Germany and the Czech Republic are seen as the international leaders in the production of them.
Ale: American amber, brown ale, porter, strong, sour and wild ales are also common American beers. Other variations are ales brewed with local techniques from Belgium, Ireland, Finland, Scotland and France.
Cider: Not a beer in the strictest sense of the word but most beer drinkers wouldn’t mind it being called so. Cider brewed from traditional English farms is a particular favorite of many.
Hybrids: This term refers to experimental brewing methods and ingredients. Berbed, smoked, fruit and vegetable beer and spiced beer are all types of hybrids.
Those are the essentials that every serious beer drinker should have already ticked off their beer list. If you’re a beer drinker, you’re likely loyal to a tried and true brand, but remember that variety is the spice of life. There is a world of options available to you, so try something new next time you’re in a beer drinking mood.
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