International Beer Day 2019: All the types of beer and everything you need to know about it

Beer is more than just an alcoholic drink. It is an emotion. A feeling to those who love it. It is not just about flavours but also about the people devoted to making it and all the various collections, traditions,etc. about it. Beer is one of the biggest passions so much so that there are a number of festivals dedicated to it as well! Want to sound like a beer expert? Here are a few basics you need to know about the alcoholic drink to sound like a pro!

There is a proper way to pour the beer. 

If you pour the beer into a tilted glass where a smaller head is formed and more carbon dioxide remains dissolved, ensure it is more fizzy. 

If you hold the glass upright and pour beer into it, more gas will be released and a larger head will form, making it less fizzy. 

The best way to judge a beer is - sniff, stare, sip, swish, savour and then swallow. 

In order to judge a beer, you have to know a beer. 

The types of beer available in the market are:

Ale

These are full-bodied and have hints of fruits and spices. 

Lager

This beer is known for its crispiness and is extremely refreshing. 

Malt

Malts have hints of caramel, toffee and nuts which make it slightly sweet and dark, perfect for those with a sweet tooth.

Stout

This kind of beer has a lot of depth since it contains roasted barley and is quite harsh on the tongue and taste buds. It is perfect for seasoned beer drinkers. 

Each beer has a different style as well! Some of the many styles include:

Amber

Full bodied beer with malt aromas and hints of caramel, they are available in lagers and ale options. 

Blonde

Pale in colour, this kind of beer is usually very crisp and dry and has a medium amount of bitterness and sweet malty aroma. 

Wheat

One of the easiest beers to drink, this kind has very little after taste. It comes with a soft character and can be hazy and clouded with a touch of spice. 

Brown

This kind of beer has a more citrus kind of scent and taste oweing to where it has been brewed. It can even contain hints of nuts, caramel, chocolate or others depending on where it is being made. 

Dark

This British style of beer consists of a combination of hops, yeasts and blend of malts and comes in a brown chestbut colour and has a fruity smell to it. 

Strong

Typically dark in colour and sometimes almost black, this can include everything from ale to barley wines and has over 7% alcohol by volume!

Which is your favourite type of beer? How much do you live the drink? Comment below and let us know.