- There are lots of beers to try from around the world.
- Some are well-known brands, like Ireland's Guinness.
- Some are local favorites, like Three Horses Beer in Madagascar.
- Others are special finds, like the brew from Trappist monks in Belgium.
Most everyone in the world loves beer. While pouring and brewing techniques may differ from country to country, washing down food with a cold brew is a near-universal activity.
From Germany to Jamaica, here are some iconic world beers everyone should try.
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You can't talk about beer in Ireland without mentioning Guinness.
Guinness is a filling Irish Dry Stout that's been around since 1759 and is Ireland's favorite beer.
Fun fact about Guinness: It is actually not black in color, but instead a deep ruby red. Also, for those who want that perfectly creamy head, it's suggested to pour the brew at a 45-degree angle.
Beer is an integral part of Japanese culture, and Sapporo is the oldest beer in Japan.
Beer makes up nearly 75% of Japan's alcoholic market, and pilsner style lagers, like Sapporo, are the most common, likely for their easy drinkability. Sapporo is the oldest beer in Japan, and has been around since 1876 when its first brewmaster learned about craft brewing in Germany.
Aside from Sapporo, Asahi reigns supreme as the top-selling beer in Japan. The brand has only been around since 1987, but they've made a lasting impression as being the first "dry" beer in Japan. Asahi's tasting notes are light-bodied, clean with a light hop bitterness aftertaste.
Jamaica is famous for Red Stripe beer.
Jamaica may be known for its rum, but you shouldn't discount the impact of beer in this Caribbean country. Also popular in the United States, Red Stripe is the local favorite. The pale lager was first introduced in 1938 and has been a staple ever since.
Briefly, in 2012, production of Red Stripe was moved to Pennsylvania in the United States until customers sued. Though the case was ultimately dismissed, Red Stripe's parent company Diago moved the brewery back to Kingston, Jamaica, in 2016.
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