For
the record, beer is one of the oldest (around 4,000 years old) and the most
widely consumed alcoholic drink in the world, third only after water and tea.
As part of the old world, beers in Europe are said to be one of the best ones,
comparatively speaking (although many countries and so-called experts would
dispute that).
Some
people connect the importance of beer to numbers – in the number of breweries
in Europe, in the number of leading beer brands consumed (imported from the EU)
to other countries, and the growing number of craft beers that also emerge from
the creative manufacturers in the old continent. beers of Europe
Craft beer
Aside
from the dominant traditional beers in the continent, there is now a new wave
sweeping all across Europe – craft beer. Exciting breweries are putting new
spins on the old traditions, and serving up a range of beers that are not just
as exciting but can rival those created under centuries of traditions. beers of Europe
It
is not difficult to find craft beer in Europe. Although most countries have a
few big brands that are certainly worth tasting, there is also the thrill of
reflecting on a day of Euro travel by way of a local craft brew served on an
offbeat bar. beers of Europe
Munich, Germany /
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Each
year, Munich serves more than 6 million liters of beer at Oktoberfest. This
does not mean they are not up to date with craft beers. The tried and
traditional brew dominates the commercial beer gardens but the new and
incredible craft brews are very easy to find in the city.
Dutch
and Belgian traditional beer varieties are common in local bars in Amsterdam.
However, there is a very impressive list of craft beers on menus in popular
bars as well, some catering only to local microbreweries.
Copenhagen, Denmark /
Bruges, Belgium
This
Danish capital is no stranger when it comes to beer bars. These days, they are
serving more and more craft beer varieties. Of course, you can’t miss the
popular mainstream brands that put Copenhagen on the international beer map. However,
don’t forget to branch out also to the city’s unique craft brews.
Another
beer capital in Europe is Bruges, serving up an incredible number of
established beer brands. They drink so much beer they pipe it in beneath the
city straight to bars and homes. On the other hand, there are a staggering
number of Belgian beers, craft and mainstream, at reasonable prices.
Prague, Czech
Republic / Krakow, Poland
Czechs
have been inventing many varieties of beer in the past, so you give it to them
to come up with more to bring to the continent some of the best craft brews. After
getting the obligatory Pilsner Urquell and the original Budweiser, have some of
the micro brews as well at Beer Geek.
Put
aside the vodka because the Polish city is having a rise in all things beer. In
this city of late nights and original bars, there has never been a better time
for craft beer lovers to visit the city. When it comes to variety, the beers in
Europe may not be topped.
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