Beer
Wine & beer
Beer is an alcoholic drink brewed from malted grain, mostly barley, and flavored with hops. It comes in many styles, from pale, crisp lagers to dark, roasty stouts.
- ABV range
- 3–12%
- US proof
- 6–24
- Calories (per oz)
- ~12.8
- Shelf life (opened)
- 1 to 2 days refrigerated, best within a day
Popular drinks with Beer
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Substitutes for Beer
| Substitute | Ratio | Note | Zero-proof |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cider | 1:1 | Sweeter and fruitier, with no hop bite. It works in a cider shandy with lemonade. | |
| Non-alcoholic beer | 1:1 | Keeps most of the malt and hop flavor with less body. Good in a shandy or a michelada. |
Types of Beer
- Pilsner and lager
- Stout
- Bitter
- IPA
- Dark lager
- Pale ale
- Porter
- Belgian dubbel
- Red ale
- Weissbier (wheat beer)
Frequently asked questions about Beer
Serving temperature changes how beer tastes. Light lagers are best cold, while ales and stouts show more malt and hop character as they warm slightly. Pour it into a clean glass, not straight from the bottle, so a head forms and the aroma reaches you.
The classic serve: Lagers at 4 to 7 C and ales at 8 to 12 C, poured into a clean glass and tilted at first, then upright to leave a finger of foam.
