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There are many big and small breweries in the country that produce different types of beer.
Beer is generally divided into categories like lager, wheat, ale, IPA and stout.
Lager is most popular in India, in which Kingfisher’s name comes at the top.
Now! So North India is in the grip of severe cold, in such a situation the topic of people’s conversation is mostly around the falling temperature, bonfire, quilts, blankets, sweaters, jackets and shawls. However, it is always the season to drink beer in Goa, Bengaluru, Puducherry and the states of South India. But when it’s a summer afternoon, sip a cold beer. Can there be any happiness greater than this? When you are going on a highway in the scorching heat, if you see a board of ‘Chilled Beer’ somewhere, then it seems as if you have found heaven. It is not necessary that this much is written everywhere, at some places an arrow mark is made along with ‘English’ only, then the steps of the interested people turn there only. Such is the charm of drinking beer.
trend is increasing
Obviously the trend of drinking beer is increasing in India, and the variety of beer is also increasing. Today more than 100 types of beer are made in India. But do you know the difference between all these beers? Beer is generally divided into these categories – Lager, Wheat, Ale, IPA and Stout etc. Lager beer is most liked in the country. The reason for this is that till a decade and a half ago, only lager was made in the country. But gradually other types of beer started being made. After the arrival of micro breweries, beer drinkers got to know dozens of new styles of beer and people started liking other types of beer besides lager. Seeing the interest of the people, big beer companies like United Breweries, AB in Bev, Bira etc. introduced different styles of beer in the market.
variety of variety
Lager beer is light and pleasant tasting, while ale has a fruity flavor and a slight sweetness. For it occurs. Stout is dark in color. The alcohol content in it is slightly higher. Porter, also a type of ale beer, is slightly lighter than stout. Double Lager is also a type of lager beer, which has slightly higher alcohol content. There is also another category of triple lager, this is also a lager beer, which has a very high percentage of alcohol. IPA beer means India Pale Ale. Other than this. There is some more variety also.
How is the difference made?
Beer is also classified based on many other factors, such as malt beer. There is a difference in the taste and color of beer depending on the type of malt used in it. Similarly, there is also a hop beer. The taste and color of beer is determined by the type of hops used in it. Fermentation is also a major factor in the color and taste of beer, which makes a difference in it. All of them have their own tastes and characteristics. But do you know the difference between them?
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Some popular categories of beer made in India…
Lager: Lager is most popular in India, in which Kingfisher’s name comes at the top. If you like light and digestible beer then lager beer is for you. Youth is another popular lager beer. It is slightly more bitter than kingfisher. Kingfisher has the distinction of being India’s number one beer.
ale: The trend of ale beer is also increasing in India. Ale beer is slightly bitter and stronger than lager.
Stout: Stout still has a small but growing market in India. This includes brands like Guinness Murphy and Black Tail. Stout is dark in color and slightly sweet, it has the taste of coffee.
Porter: Porter beer is similar to stout, but it has slightly less alcohol.
IPA: IPA is a bitter and strong beer.
Craft Beer: Many small companies make craft beer in India. These are different from traditional beer. Many types of flavors are available in these.
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That beer of which four sips are enough
Snake Venom has the title of the strongest beer in the world. One bottle of snake venom contains more alcohol than one bottle of wine. The percentage of alcohol present in it is 67.5. Kingfisher’s lager beer contains 8 percent alcohol. The percentage of alcohol in beer generally ranges from three to 30 percent. The alcohol content increases or decreases depending on the variety of beer.
Beer is one of the largest selling soft alcoholic drinks in India. Here people never miss a chance to drink beer on any special occasion. So the next time you’re standing at a beer store, think about all these categories. Perhaps your search for a beer that is made just for you is over.
(Note: This information has been given quoting the experts of Spiritz. Disclaimer: Its purpose is not to promote the culture of drinking alcohol.)
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FIRST PUBLISHED: January 15, 2024, 10:29 IST