Beer is popular around the world, but it is widely loved and celebrated in Europe. There are many different kinds brewed in Europe, so it should be no surprise that the favorites among Europeans vary in taste in color.
9. CARLSBERG BEER: one of the most well-known and longest established breweries still around today, this company’s family recipe dates back to when they opened their first brewery in Denmark in 1847. The success of Carlsberg beer was due to some of the finest techniques and brewing innovations in history, many of which are also responsible for the continued success of several other beer companies.
8. JUPILER: Jupiler is the most popular beer in Belgium. It is a light-colored lager that is easy to drink. Despite its drinkability and popularity, though, you are only likely to find it in Belgium and sometimes in France.
7. BECK’S: This premium lager is the German version of Heineken. It is slightly smoother and perhaps sweeter than the Dutch brew of similar body and color. It also has a crisp bite that, fittingly enough, seems to go well with sausage.
6. NEWCASTLE BROWN ALE: Newcastle is one of the youngest brewers in England, and already they are among the favorites of Europe. They are also popular in the United States and other countries across the globe.
5. RUGENBRAU: A surprisingly refreshing and light European beer, RugenBrau’s freshness is not known much outside of native Interlaken, Switzerland.
4. HARPS LAGER: this fairly light Irish beer is the first half of the fabled Black and Tan (the second half is Guinness, of course). It is not only light in color, but also in flavor, which may be why it is so commonly used for the exotic-looking black and tan drink.
3. GUINNESS: Of course, this must be on the list, and this is a fair place for it. It is a stout, and thus is very bold, but that’s exactly why beer connoisseurs love it! It has a chocolaty froth and aromatic body that you don’t find in those lighter fares.
2. PILSNER URQUELL: The world’s first pilsner is still the most popular in Europe. Strangely enough, this beer originated in the Czech Republic and is surprisingly flavorful despite its light color.
1. HEINEKEN: There can be only one, and this is the one. Originally brewed in Holland, you can find breweries of this pale lager in 39 countries around the world
