The Many Amazing Types Of Beer
by Bob Kandl
http://www.fibeer.com
There are many different types of beer for you to choose
from and depending on your own personal tastes you may
prefer one over the other.
Probably the most popular type of be is the lager beer.
Lager, which in German translates "to store", is usually
served at a cool temperature rather than room temperature.
Lager beer is made by aging the beer in large kegs and
giving it the yeast an opportunity to settle. As a result,
the beer is crisp, with a delicate flavor. Lager takes more
time than most beers to make, because of the aging process.
Another popular type of fermented beer is bock beer. This
beer gets its name from German beer town of Einbeck. Book
beer tends to be a bit heavier than lager beer. Its dark
color is due in part to the malts used in the brewing
process.
Ales are another type of beer and are generally served at
room temperature. Even though individual ales have their own
distinctive flavor, they all share some commonalities:
fruitiness, some acidity, and a slightly bitter aftertaste
that is actually good. The aging and brewing times for ales
is slower than for the lagers.
Stout and porter types of beer are different from lagers
and ales. These beers can be sweet or dry and flavored
with oats, roasted malt barley, or certain types of sugars.
Porter and stouts are known for their deep coloring and
depth of taste, making them perfect for meals that are made
of meat or fish. Combining a meal of oysters and stout
beer has long been known as one of the finest meals in
Europe.
You've probably heard the term "dry" applied to beer. If you
have wondered what it means, it's telling you that it has
fermented for longer than other beers, and most of the sugar
has become alcohol. Dry beer tastes crisp, is clear and has
little or no aftertaste.
Micro breweries have become extremely popular in recent
years. They reside in countries worldwide and are great
places to visit. Not only do you get to sample their beer,
but you also learn about the culture in the region you are
visiting.
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