Worldwide beer consumption is very high and there are lots of brands and types of beer available worldwide. In the US alone there are 3000 craft breweries, which means that craft beer is the biggest ever. Different types of beer can help bartenders to understand the best food and beer pairing. Also knowing about different types of beer can help you choose the right glass and potentially upsell customers to boost profits. Here are the 5 different types of beer you would like to taste once.
All beers are either lagers or ales, and that is determined by the types of yeast used during the fermentation process. Lagers are made with yeast that ferments at the bottom of the beer mixture, even ales are made with the method of yeast fermentation at the top. There is further differentiation determined by the flavor, color, and aroma of the beer.
PALE LAGERS AND PILSNERS.
These are golden color beers that are lighter in flavor and lower in alcohol content. This type is popular in the Czech Republic and Germany.
AMERICAN LAGER.
This American lager is also light in color, flavor, and alcohol content. This beer is produced in large quantities and preferred by all.
GERMAN HELLES.
German Helles beer is maltier than a traditional pilsner featuring a bright gold color.
GERMAN PILSNER.
German pilsner is pale gold in color with a medium hop flavor and a slight note of maltiness.
GERMAN SCHWARZBIER.
This is a dark beer that is actually light in flavor. Schwarzbiers are less malty than would be expected but still boast slightly sweetness.
VIENNA LAGER.
Vienna lager is reddish in color with a sweet malty flavor. These beers boast a subtle hot flavor.
All the above beer comes from different types and is consumed by most people worldwide. There is uniqueness in each and every type of beer. Whether it’s taste, flavor, color, or maltiness. You should taste once these 5 types of beer anyhow.