For many, many centuries, people all over the world have enjoyed drinking beer. Beer drinking is one of the greatest pastimes ever, and to millions of people it is practically that most relaxing thing in the world. There are many varieties of beer with many different brands being manufactured over the years. Changes in customer taste, culture and demand in general; has led to the production of a variety of beers with varying favors, body and color.

Basically, beer can be largely classified into two major categories – age and lager. Lager is the most common beer in the ‘world of beer’, and as a general rule, it is best served ice cold. Ales are without a doubt more full-bodied, and possess a rather strong, dominant taste. All the various types of beer, will inadvertently fall under one of these two categories. Apart from water, beer is made up of three major ingredients, namely; barley, hops and yeast.

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