We live in a wonderful time of international sexual relation … in the beer aisle . We ’ve got beer from all over the reality at our electric pig , ranging in style from fizzy icteric lagers to complex stouts , sour , and beyond . It ’s amazing . But also a lilliputian act intimidating – and a lot confusing .

In ordering to demystify the beer gangway , we ’ve pieced together guide to basically all the beer styles you ’re likely to encounter , based on their countries of origin . Below , you ’ll find everything you involve to know about every beer that matters , from what it is to what to eat with it .

United States

The untested country on this summation is also responsible for for some of beer ’s most pop varieties , from American IPAs to ambers and cream ale . memorize about America ’s contribution to the reality of beer flop here .

Belgium

Belgium might also be known for lacing and giving us the star ofHard Target , but it ’s also home to a centuries - old custom of brewing that has been emulate and embraced the human beings over . Learn all about Belgian beer ’s wonder right here .

Germany and the Czech Republic

brew everything from Pilsners to Oktoberfests and goses , Germany and the Czech Republic roil out the form of beer best enjoyed in gigantic Gertrude Stein , beers steep in year of tradition and hard-and-fast regulation . They ’re also some of the most respected beers in the world . Find out all about das beer right here .

England and Ireland

Contrary to our perpetual punchlines , it ’s not all warm dry pint and footie across the pond . From the original IPA to browns and stouts , these beers help lie the blueprint for more aggressive American craftiness . Everything you need to bonk about ‘em is decently here .

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