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India Pale Ale (IPA) is a beer style that originated in the United Kingdom but was widely popularized in the United States. It is known for its strong bitterness and hop aromas, which range from citrus to floral. There are several subcategories, including American IPA, Double IPA (Imperial IPA), and Session IPA, each with different levels of bitterness and alcohol content. Malts also contribute caramel and bread flavors, balancing the bitterness. IPAs are widely popular in the craft beer scene and pair well with spicy foods, strong cheeses and grilled meats.
The Kölsch beer style has its roots in Cologne, Germany
The Kölsch beer style has its roots in Cologne, Germany, and its name comes from the local dialect. Although it has a history of brewing in Germany, it only received the name Kölsch after 1918. Initially, it was not popular due to its lightness compared to other beers in the region. Only in the 1960s did its production gain prominence, reaching 370 million liters after around 20 years. Today, Cologne is still home to 12 breweries producing Kölsch. As a general rule, the name Kölsch can only be used by approximately 20 breweries in the city of Köln (Cologne), in Germany, however, there are several breweries around the world that produce their version. Kölsch should be consumed fresh, as it has a short shelf life, usually served in 200ml glasses called Stangen, standing out for its light and bright color, with a fruity aroma due to its fermentation method.
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Known as Märzen
Known as Märzen, this style of beer is traditionally brewed in the Bavarian region during the month of March (März), especially for the Oktoberfest festivities. Derived from the Vienna Lager style, it has a smooth aroma of toasted malt and a varied range of colors, ranging from orange-amber to a deep reddish copper. With a medium body, it has a malty sweetness at the beginning and a moderately dry finish. Some prominent beers of this style include Paulaner Oktoberfest, Hacker-Pschorr Original Oktoberfest and Hofbrau Oktoberfest.
Bock is a style of lager beer known for being sweet, relatively strong
Bock is a style of lager beer known for being sweet, relatively strong, lightly hoppy and with colors ranging from light copper to brown. It has a malty aroma, smooth flavor, low carbonation and a balanced bitterness. The name "Bock" originates from Einbeck, Germany, an important beer producing and exporting center during the Hanseatic League in the 14th to 17th centuries and means "goat" in German. There are variations, such as Maibock, doppelbock and eisbock. It was created in Einbeck and later recreated in Munich in the 17th century.
Vienna Lager is a balanced beer style, with malt and hops
Vienna Lager is a balanced beer style, with malt and hops, a bright amber/copper color and an alcohol content of 4.7% to 5.5% ABV. Its origins date back to the 1820s and 1830s, when Anton Dreher and Gabriel Sedlmayr took a trip through Europe, learning British brewing techniques. They brought British technologies to Central Europe, including rapid wort cooling and sanitation techniques. The fundamental change was the transition from the production of top-fermented beer (Ales) to bottom-fermented beer (Lagers). Dreher introduced bottom-fermented beer, launching "Klein-Schwechater Lagerbier" (later called Vienna Lager) in 1841. Its success was due to its light color, visible in clear bottles, making him known as "the king of beer." .
In 1830, Pilsen was known for its high-quality beer
In 1830, Pilsen was known for its high-quality beer, but unhappy with a low-quality batch in 1838, the town decided to revolutionize beer production. They built the Bürgerbrauerei, a new modern brewery designed by Martin Stelzer, near the Radbuza River, which had soft water essential for pilsner beer. They hired Bavarian brewmaster Josef Groll and brought advanced technology from Bavaria. In 1842, Josef Groll produced the world's first pilsner beer, a light, refreshing beer that surprised and delighted the people of Pilsen. This is how Pilsner Urquell was born. Pilsen or Pilsener is a type of lager beer, originating in the city of Pilsen (now Plzeň), in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic).
To choose the perfect beer, try different styles and brands
To choose the perfect beer, try different styles and brands, take food pairings into account and consider flavors, acidity and alcohol content. For example, for pasta, choose Dark Lager, Strong Ale or Pilsner, while for barbecue, opt for Pilsner, Stout or Brown Ale. Seafood pairs well with English Pale Ale, Amber Ale, Hefeweizen and Witbier, and for desserts, choose Stout, Porter or Fruit Lambic. Cheeses can be paired with a variety of beers, but dark beers like porter and stout generally work well. If it is vegetarian food, Pilsner is a good choice due to the variety of vegetarian ingredients.
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