David Friesen Belgian beer contains the most varied selection of beers in the world. Belgian beer is unlike beer from the Czech Republic or Germany, in that it does not follow any purity laws or strict methods of brewing. This means an extremely varied selection of beers is on offer, many of …
Beers from the Czech Republic are some of the best beers in the world, and are produced with real love and care. Any country that can pass a law regarding the purity of its brewing must really love their beers. In fact, the Czechs consume more beer per person than …
From Oktoberfest to the Reinheitsgebot, Germans are extremely serious and passionate about their beer. This dedication to the art of beer production has made Germany into one of the foremost beer countries of the world, accounting for around 10% of the world market volume. There are around 1200 breweries in …
Italy, Spain, Portugal and Greece are best known for the amazing wines and spirits they produce. However, they also produce some good beers that are extremely drinkable, especially for the climate. Although not the greatest beer drinking countries in the world, they definitely have more to offer than most people …
Eastern European beer has an excellent tradition, but it is overshadowed by the pedigree of Czech Beer and the quality of Eastern European spirits and liquor. However, the beers throughout the Baltics, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria and Croatia are all of a good standard. They generally combine elements of Czech, German …
Although not regarded as one of the finest beer producers in the world, there are still many types of African beer on offer. Although not widely available in Europe, many of these beers are actually quite good. Indigenous local tribes originally produced beers in Africa, but there are now many …
Despite the rampant commercialisation of beer in the USA, the Americas as a whole have some amazing beers on offer. Although the Anheuser Busch and Budweiser might dominate the world market, there is far more to American beer. Although without a distinguished history of brewing compared to Europe, North and …
Most people associate Australasian beer with commercial lagers such as Foster’s and Castlemaine XXXX, but there is so much more on offer in both Australia and New Zealand. Both areas have nearly two hundred years of brewing tradition, ever since European settlers arrived. This influence of various European cultures combined …
Although the Asian beer market is not well known for its amazing quality, it is growing at a phenomenal rate. Not only is the market growing in terms of beer consumption, but the quality and range of beers is increasing as well. You might be surprised just how many good …