Beer

Guide Note

Beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage in the world. It is brewed by fermenting a starch (such as barley or wheat) and steeping it in liquid infused with hops.

Fast Facts

  1. Oldest alcoholic beverage
  2. World's most popular beverage
  3. Alcohol by volume: 3 to 30%
  4. Largest American brewery: Anheuser-Busch
  5. Beer Brewing Process: Mashing, Sparging, Boiling, Fermenting
  6. Most modern beer is a pale lager
  7. Stout uses roasted malt or barley
  8. Most expensive beer: Vielle Bon Secours (about $1,000 per bottle)

Beer Styles

Beer can vary based on the yeast and fermentation process. Ale is brewed with what is known as a top-fermenting yeast at a higher temperature to induce quick fermentation. This produces a beer with a fruity, aromatic flavor.

Lager is produced in the opposite way, through a slow fermentation process at lower temperatures. This produces a beer with fewer flavors and more of a crisp taste.

Bestselling Brews

Budweiser is the top-selling beer in the world, while Bud Light holds that distinction in the United States. Bud's parent company, Anheuser-Busch, is one of the world's largest brewers, though InBev and SABMiller hold the top two spots.

The Mahalo Top 7

  1. Magazine and Forums: Beer Advocate Lelah: Really useful and interesting site
  2. Wikipedia: Beer
  3. All About Beer Magazine
  4. RealBeer.com: Beer News and Forums
  5. Rate Beer: Beer ratings and reviews Lelah: Helpful rating site with huge database
  6. Official Site: Anheuser-Busch WARNING: Must be of legal age to enter
  7. Article: "This Bud's For Me" (June, 2000)

Beer Reviews and Ratings

Beer Blogs and Community

Cooking with Beer

Recipes

Home Brewing Beer

Recipes

Beer News and Articles

Beer Health Benefits and Risks

World Famous Breweries and Bars

Where To Drink Beer

Most Popular Beer Brands

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Domestic

Imported

Beer History, Trivia, and Fun Stuff

Beer Books and Merchandise

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