Europeans rule the roost when it comes to love for beer. But with a spurt in craft brews in India and a whole range of international brands now available at various clubs, Indians can now taste beers from across the world.
If you are a beerahiloc and like to spot the hops used fro the beer you are drinking, here’s list of most popular beers that you should taste on this International Beer Day.
1. Gambrinus – Czech Republic
Gambrinus is a Czech beer produced by Plzeňský Prazdroj brewery. It is named after Gambrinus, a legendary king of Flanders. Gambrinus sells various different brews across Europe. Gambrinus premium, distributed most widely, is a pale lager with 5% ABV.
Served in Dimpled mug, Flute, Footed Pilsner
2. Oettinger – Germany
Oettinger has been Germany’s bestselling brand for nearly a decade. Oettinger beer is brewed according to the German purity law of 1516 and is also the cheapest beer in Germany.
Served in Stein, Weizen
3. Stiegl – Austria
Stiegl or little step is one of most common beers you will find in Austria. Founded in 1492, Stiegl brews both a light lager and Hefeweizen. One of its specieal is Radler, which is a grapefruit beer.
Served in Lager glass, Shaker, Tulip
4. Tyskie – Poland
Tyskie is from Poland and was most served and bought beer in Europe in 2010 and 2012. Tyskie is Pale Lager with 5.6% ABV.
Serve in Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Shaker
5. Guinness Draught – Ireland
Originated in Ireland in Arthur Guinness’ brewery, it is a dry stout. Guinness is one of the most successful beer brands around the world and is brewed in nearly 60 countries now. The beer is made with barley, roast malt extract, hops and brewer’s yeast. It is available in 7.5% and 9% ABV.
Served in English pint, Shaker, Snifter
6. Ozujsko – Croatia
The flagship product of Zagrebačka Pivovara brewery, Ozujsko come form a 12o brewing tradition. Made from Barley, Yeast, Hops, and water, has the bitter taste that beer lovers can’t get enough of.
Served in Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Shaker
7. Polar – Venezuela
Founded in 1941 Empresas Polar beer is the most popular beer in Venezuela. THe brewery produces five brands and ranging from 4% ABV for the Polar Light to Polar Pilsen, which has 5% ABV.
Served in Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Shaker
8. Victoria Bitter – Australia
Melbourne ground, a summer series and you instantly imagine people lazing around with a glass of beer. Well, it must be Victoria Bitter. The Lager is produced by Carlton and United Brewries and is the top most selling beer in Australia. In contrast to some other popular beers, Victoria Bitter uses cane sugar as the thinner.
Served in Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Shaker
Which of these have you tasted?