Lagers were introduced into the beer market about 200 years ago in Bavaria. This beer style borrows its name from the German word “lagern” that means “to store”. Its brewing starts with the fermentation of bottom-fermenting yeast at 7-12 degrees Celsius. This is followed by the lagering...
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The American Brown ale originates from brewers attempts to recreate traditional English Brown Ales with an American style of bold flavours and hoppiness. The US brown ale is dryer and more hop forward than the traditional English Brown Ale and also has a high gravity than the English style. ...
June 18, 2023/German Beers/Sid Beer Name: Feldschlösschen Pilsner Manufacturer: Feldschlößchen Origin: Dresden, Germany Company Founded in: 1644 Beer Type: German Style Pilsner SRM (Colour): 15 Abv (Alcohol) 4.9% IBU (Bitterness): 15 The hue is a pleasing shade of yellow gold w...
We then sample commercial examples of each style. History 15 – German Wheat and Rye Beer Weizen, or Weissbier, meaning wheat or white beer originates from Southern Germany and are wheat-based. They used to be produced primarily for summer-time but are now produced year-round. Dunkelweizen...
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“Bock” also means “Ram” in German, and is often used in logos and advertisements (BJCP1) Origin: A Comparison of Style Ranges SourceSRMABVO.G.F.G.IBU BJCP1 (6C) Dunkles Bock 14-22 6.3-7.2% 1.064-1.072 1.013-1.019 20-27 Brewery DB 20-30 6.3-7.5% Varies 1.018-1.024 20-30...
A Scottish style ale, brewed outside Scotland, is an ale brewed with some typical ingredients like Kent hops, special yeast, and candy sugar. Normally, such beer should trace its origin back to some Learn More SCOTCH SILLY More Beers
German-style beer with a strong alcoholic content. Dopplebock has yet a higher alcoholic content (6% or more) and Eisbock (made with a freezing process) can have an alcoholic content equivalent to wine. Body The particular feel of a beer is described as full-bodied, medium-bodied, or light...
Authentic German examples are not widely available in the United States, but craft brewers frequently offer the style for their customers who prefer light golden lagers. Although not legally required to recognize the Kölsch appellation in the United States, respectful brewers labelthese beers “...