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All rights reserved Foreword © copyright 2008 Sam Calagione Introduction © copyright 2008 Tim Hampson Without limiting the rights under copyright reserved above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise , without the prior written permission of both the copyright owner and the above publisher of this book. Published in Great Britain by Dorling Kindersley Limited. A catalog record for this book is available from the Library of Congress. ISBN 978-0-7566-3982-2 DK books are available at special discounts when purchased in bulk for sales promotions, premiums, fund-raising, or educational use. For details, contact: DK Publishing Special Markets, 375 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014 or SpecialSales dk. Color reproduction by Colourscan, Singapore Printed and bound in China by Hung Hing Discover more at www. It is a book for beer lovers and beer geeks: people who want to learn more about beer because they love to drink it and share it with friends and loved ones. My biggest hope is that this book will give you the courage and conviction to cheat on your go-to beer. Step outside your comfort zone. Within these pages you will likely find long-lost loves and new flames. With beer, there is nothing immoral about playing the field. I know—it sounds like the apocalypse. But it really almost happened in the United States not so long ago. Before Prohibition almost every major town had its own local brewery that made beers that reflected the background of the local people. After Prohibition came the mass consolidation and expansion of national breweries that made the light lager style ubiquitous and nearly wiped out the diversity of the local brewing scenes. At our low point in 1978, the United States had a mere 89 breweries owned by 41 companies ; before Prohibition, America had more than 1,500. Today such a barren beer landscape seems almost unimaginable. There are more than 1,400 breweries in America and our country is not alone in the renaissance of great beer. Vibrant brewing scenes are thriving in these countries and many more. I love talking shop and knocking back pints with brewers from other parts of the world. Of course, our native tongues are different, but we all speak the same language when it comes to beer. Breweries around the world are pushing the envelope, looking backward to indigenous, historical recipes. At the same time many are looking forward and creating their own styles as they follow their brewing muse. Others are putting their own unique thumbprints on traditional styles. World-class examples of all three of these brewing philosophies are well- represented throughout this book. There is no better time in history to be a beer lover than at this very moment. The breadth of high-quality choices is at an all time high. FOREWORD by sam calagione I believe that all beer is good. I also believe some beers are better than others. But my list of top beers would hopefully look very different from yours. The Beer Book is the ultimate toolbox for constructing and expanding your own list of favorites. It was fueled by you: the beer lover. This has truly been an international, grassroots movement where the consumers voted with their wallets for more choice, more diversity, and more flavor. Friends, family members, and neighbors introduced one another to their favorite stouts, pilsners, lambics, IPAs, bocks, extreme beers, and tripel—expanding the international beer appreciation community one member at a time. The word has spread through the work of advocacy groups such as CAMRA, Beer Advocate, Rate Beer, and The Brewers Association. Beer bars, brewpubs, and better restaurants with broad beer lists drew us in and allowed us to further our experience. And now The Beer Book has arrived as an encyclopedic roadmap to our ever-expanding beer world. Experts in the beer world believe in conveying pertinent information to consumers so that they can make up their own minds about what they want to drink. The Beer Book was written in this tradition: it gets right to the point, telling you about the beer, how and where it is made, and what the label looks like so you can actually find it in the store. It respectfully presents the beer, clearly and concisely, for you to score for yourself. I remember taking part in a tasting at New Belgium Brewery in Colorado a few years ago. A group of brewers were presenting a few of their more exotic beers for the beer press and connoisseurs. Michael Jackson, the recently departed Bard of Beer and patriarch of beer journalism, was leading the tasting. He spoke about La Folie, a great wood-aged sour beer from New Belgium, for a moment, then took questions. To my mind this was the quintessential beer experience: a bunch of beer lovers gathered around the object of their affection, sharing enthusiastic opinions in a welcoming environment. I get the same warm and fuzzy feeling when I read The Beer Book. This is especially true if I am enjoying an IPA or an Imperial Stout as I thumb the pages and make notes next to the interesting beers I have yet to try. Whether you are a novice beer lover or a seasoned brewmaster, there are sure to be some rewarding discoveries within these pages. Beautiful beers are in the eyes of their beholders. Sam Calagione President and founder, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Author of Brewing Up A Business, Extreme Brewing, and He Said Beer, She Said Wine. On this expedition into the world of beer, we spend time in the new world of brewing in the United States, then travel through the great brewing nations of Europe— Germany, the British Isles, Belgium, and the Czech Republic. We also visit countries more often associated with their viniculture, such as Italy and France. For a beer enthusiast, trying to imagine a world without beer is like trying to imagine a world without a sky or the stars above. It is a normal part of human life for so many of us that it can all too easily be taken for granted. Beer is one of the oldest and most popular drinks known to man. It is thought that about 10,000 years ago, in the Middle East, nomadic peoples began to grow and harvest grain and set up settlements near the fields. Some archeologists believe the reason man did this was to make beer. At least 3,000 years before the Christian era, an intoxicating drink, made from grains, was providing nutrition to people in Egypt. The writings of the Roman historian Pliny record that a fermented drink made from corn and water was drunk regularly across much of northern Europe. As well as enjoyment, there was a religious side to early brewing, and around the world today in tribal communities there are still ceremonies where an ancient form of beer is drunk. Both can be found within this book. We should not decry the older industry—it has helped shape INTRODUCTION This is a book all about beer—the best long drink in the world. It is a drink that has changed and civilized us, yet too often we think that a beer is just a beer— a standard product of our industrial society. Beer is a product of the land, however, made with wonderful natural ingredients. It is the art, craft, and science of the brewer that turns these ingredients into beer. The older industry gave us refrigeration, science, and marketing— which is why we celebrate here the beers from breweries such as Carlsberg, Anheuser- Busch, and Heineken. They have elevated brewing from serendipity to an art and a science, and their creations are rightly found within this book. The young brewing world is a fascinating and dynamic one, and gets due attention here, too. From Alaska to the Mexican border, American brewers are pushing at boundaries as never before. They brew darker beers, bitterer beers, and hoppier beers than can be found anywhere else. White Muscat grapes, honey, saffron, liquorice, chicory, and coffee have all been added to the kettles. At the Alaskan Brewery in Juneau, each of the beers emphasizes its regional roots. Its Smoked Porter uses malt smoked with alder at the local fishery. And Samuel Adams in Boston, Massachusetts, continues to push at the boundaries of strength. He wants every restaurant to have a beer list to stand proudly alongside its wine list. All across Germany, wonderful beer gardens are to be found. Here, brimming liter steins, booming oompah bands, and exuberant celebrations help make the country a beer paradise. In the British Isles, Thornbridge is one of a new wave of small breweries. It has rapidly gained a reputation for innovative beers, with an emphasis on extracting exciting flavors from a wide range of ingredients and methods. His Coffee Porter, which is rich with roasted cappuccino flavors, is brewed with fair-trade coffee beans from Rwanda. From Flanders come pale ales and sour red ales. The town of Pilzeň in the Czech Republic plays an important part in the history of beer. Here, in 1842, brewer Josef Groll mastered the art of triple decoction mashing, which created a golden, clear beer. The traditional winemaking country of Italy has more than its fair share of brewing tyros. Teo Musso lives in a part of Italy renowned for its Barolo and Barbera wines. One beer, Xyauyu, is oxidized for a year to produce mouth-tingling, sherrylike flavors. Former homebrewer Agostino Arioli saw the light after a visit to Grenville Island Brewery in Vancouver, Canada. Today, production at his Birrificio Italiano includes Fleurette, a beer brewed with barley, wheat, and rye, and flavored with rose petals. And Hakuseikan uses wild, airborne yeasts to make a distinctive, Japanese-style lambic. In Australia there are more than 100 brewers producing an exciting array of beer styles. The family owned Coopers Brewery, which opened in 1862, continues with its exquisite range of cloudy, bottle-conditioned beers, while relative newcomer Little Creatures, in Fremantle, has introduced US- style, hoppy pale ales to the local market. Yet, wine is treated by many as a cultured drink, while beer is not. The brewer has a trickier task than that of the winemaker, too, for the brewer must extract sweet fermentable sugars from cereal rather than resinous grapes. The brewer garners and unleashes the magic of yeast, which converts the sugar into alcohol, and it is the brewer who adds the fragile hops, with their bouquet of aromas, flavors, and cleansing qualities. From the simple notes of grain, yeast, hops, and water, brewers create a symphony of tastes, colors. We should drink with our eyes and noses before we take a sip to experience the spectrum of colors and burst of aromas. Then, and only then, take a sip and let the beer unleash its flavors on your tongue. Beers from many countries are listed, along with information on their alcoholic strength ABV and style. It is a companion to a wonderful world in which beer is much more than just a beer. It should encourage you never to ask just for a beer without first considering its style—pilsner or wheat, fruit or an American IPA, Belgian ale or a gueuze? In 10,000 years we have changed from hunter gatherers to civilized people with rich cultures. Whatever the next 10,000 years bring, we can be pretty sure that beer will still be a vital component of the human experience. For there can be few better pleasures—when returning home after a long day at work or just sitting in a favorite bar—than the pleasure of a great beer. The choice is yours—enjoy the experience. In beer terms, this is the most exciting, dynamic nation, with more craft brewers than anywhere else on Earth. Their passions feed a beer culture in which diversity of styles, intensity of flavors, originality, and experimentation are the motivating factors — not rules and traditions. What more could any beer enthusiast want? Pullout boxes appear where a city has more than one brewery. Box 1510 Abita Springs, LA 70420 www. Today Abita operates a fast- growing, thoroughly modern brewery, the largest specialty producer south of the Mason-Dixon line. Mildly sweet; a refreshing remedy for southern humidity. ALASKAKK N 5429 Shaune Drive Juneau, AK 99801 www. Founders Geoff and Marcy Larson focused on native ingredients and recipes from the outset. Smooth and malty, with balanced bitterness. Rich and smooth, with dark caramel, cherries, and plums. Flavors of chocolate and burnt fruit; luscious and oily on the palate. Smoky from the beginning through to a satisfying finish. Modestly rich on the palate, woody at the finish. ALESMITH 9368 Cabot Drive San Diego, CA 92126 www. It has a wide following for its mostly strong and often esoteric beers, many barrel-aged and vintage-dated. Today, there are more than 1,400 breweries, producing a wider range of beers than has ever been available anywhere in the world before. However, despite this dramatic change, the overall market is still dominated by Anheuser-Busch who produce Budweiser , Coors, and Miller. The market is led by light beers. In fact, six of the top seven selling domestically produced beers are low-calorie lagers. But many of those brands are still produced under contract—such as Pabst, Schlitz, and Lone Star— and have avid fans. All are pale lagers that taste much alike. While it now offers great variety, the mass market is packed with pale light beers. ALLAGAA ASH 100 Industrial Way Portland, ME 04103 www. Brightened by subtle coriander and Curaçao orange peel. Orchard fruits and honey meet bourbon, vanilla, and wood. ALPINE 2351 Alpine Boulevard Alpine, CA 91901 www. It also produces beers with unusual ingredients, including a honey ale with orange zest and coriander, and a wheat beer infused with vanilla pods. Complex aromas, with caramel and toffee emerging on the palate. A spicy, medium-dry finish. ANCHOR 705 Maripossa St. San Francisco, CA 94107 www. Fruity and floral on the nose; crisp bitterness on the palate. Well-rounded caramel flavors yield to a firm, crisp finish. Some beer names are those of local landmarks, others are in Boontling, a regional dialect. Tangy in the middle; a long and mildly bitter finish. ANHEUSER-BUSCH One Busch Plaza St. Louis, MO 63119 www. With its Michelob line, seasonal specialties, and beers produced by its regional breweries for local consumers, the company has significantly broadened the range of its beers. Delicate, with a spicy nose, clean malt middle and crisp, dry finish. This ale is lightly bready with earthy hop character. APPAPP LACHIAA AN 50 N. Cameron Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 www. It took two years to restore the century-old building. Founded in Harrisburg in 1997, the Appalachian Brewing Company has two other brewpubs, at Camp Hill and Gettysberg. Fresh, tart wheat on the tongue, and a light clove finish. Hints of rich caramel, a touch of smokiness, and a final impression of sweetness. ARCADIA 103 West Michigan Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49017 www. Ringwood yeast gives the beers a fresh character, and they work particularly well on cask. The final impression is of sweet caramel. Caramel and toffee throughout, with underlying notes of chocolate and coffee. AUGUST SCHELL 1860 Schell Road New Ulm, MN 56073 www. In 2002 the company took over production of the legendary Grain Belt Premium beer, when that brewery failed, to save a Minnesota icon from extinction. Sweetness lingers after a not-quite dry finish. AVERY 5763 Arapahoe Avenue Boulder, CO 80803 www. BALLAST POINT 5401 Linda Vista Road San Diego, CA 92110 www. Dry cracker flavors yield to a floral, but still dry finish. Hop oils on the palate blend with a solid malt structure. By 1870 the city had 50 breweries. St Louis is built over limestone caves; today these are little-used and most are sealed up but, at the time, they were natural cold stores, where beer could be kept and conditioned lagered until it was ready for sale. In 1852, George Schneider opened the Bavarian Brewery. The company had a couple more owners before Eberhard Anheuser acquired it in 1860. A German who had emigrated to America in 1843, he made his fortune by making and selling soap. But the brewery owed him money and he took shares in it to clear the debt. He believed he could make money from the beer suds. But it was the involvement of his son-in-law Adolphus Busch in 1864 that sparked the transformation from local brewery into national icon. The company was renamed the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association in 1879 and, a year later, when Eberhard died, Adolphus became its president. His great-great-grandson is now president and CEO of Anheuser-Busch. Anheuser- Busch One Busch Place, St Louis, Missouri 63118 the story of … A NATURAL SALESMAN The biggest asset that Adolphus Busch brought to the business was his exceptional skill as a salesman. He could have sold ice to the Eskimos and coals to Newcastle—instead, he sold a beer to America. COLD BEER AND FAST TRAINS It was a combination of railways, refrigeration, and pasteurization that meant the beers of St Louis knew no frontiers. Refrigerated railcars saw beer, which might otherwise spoil in days, carried across the country. Over the Rockies to the West Coast, up to the wind-chilled shores of the Great Lakes, across to the hot, humid, burgeoning cities on the East Coast, bottled beer was guaranteed to keep fresh in any climate thanks to pasteurization. DRAY HORSES Anheuser-Busch used shire horses for its beer deliveries in St Louis in the early days, and the horses are still trotted out today on special occasions. THE ART OF ADVERTISING It was the marriage of brewing and the new industry of advertising that proved the real key to capturing a mass market. From the use of the American eagle icon to the use of beautiful women in advertising campaigns, Adolphus Busch knew how to market beer. Over the course of 35 years, Adolphus grew a brewery with a production of 4,000 barrels per annum into one turning out more than one million barrels by 1901. A GLOBAL ENTERPRISE It is hard to imagine the scale of Anheuser-Busch, but, as befits a company that brews nearly one in every two beers drunk in America, it is huge. Today, the company has 12 breweries operating across the United States, 14 in China, and the Stag Brewery in London. BUDWEISER It was in 1876 that Anheuser first sold a beer called Budweiser. He is a German Diploma Master Brewer, who started brewing when he was 16 and joined Bayern when it opened in 1987, buying the brewery four years later. BEAR REPUBLIC 345 Healdsburg Avenue Healdsburg, CA 95448 www. Founding brewmaster and fireman and race- car-driver Richard Norgrove is just as skilled as any wine blender when merging hops flavors and aromas. A subtle blend of biscuit and clean rye. Founder Larry Bell has earned a reputation as something of a maverick. Perfectly balanced, with persistent bitterness. Zesty, with orange rind in the aroma, and delicate spiciness behind that. A crisp, sharp finish. BBC handles almost all its own distribution, guaranteeing that its beer will be fresh and retain a subtle, balanced complexity that begins with open fermentation. Big Sky has grown quickly into a regional brewery selling beer from Alaska to Minnesota, three-quarters of it their flagship brown ale. Chocolate-brown with a medium body. Short but dry finish. Most locations offer seasonal or special beers, some of them exceptional, such as Nit Wit, a Belgian-style white beer. Many of the beers have won awards. Fruity on the palate. BLUE POINT 161 River Avenue Patchogue, NY 11772 www. Its draft beer, brewed here, is on tap across Long Island and in Manhattan; its bottled beer is now outsourced. A firm, medium-dry finish. Best on cask at the brewery. Its pubs feature English-inspired cask- conditioned ales, with customers invited to participate as cellermen. Caramel, toffee, and nuts throughout. BOULDER 2880 Wilderness Place Boulder, CO 80301 www. Boulder Beer is available in much of the US, and emphasizes its Colorado roots. Dark fruit aromas and flavors. Subdued roasted malts and bitterness. BOULEVARD 2501 Southwest Boulevard Kansas City, MO 64108 www. Slightly sweet, rich, with subtle, balancing hop flavors and finish. BOUNDARY BAY 1107 Railroad Avenue Bellingham, WA 98225 www. Further expansion, both in production and in distribution, is planned. At the brewhouse, a new cask is tapped every Thursday at 4 p. Malt sweetness yields to resiny, bitter finish. A blast of oranges, grapefruit, and pineapple, and a long, bitter finish. Breckenridge briefly ran a chain of pubs across several states, but only those in Colorado remain. Complex, hints of smoke, pleasingly bitter at the end. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201 www. It recently began brewing and bottling some of its beer under contract in Pennsylvania. Fruity and spicy, a bit of candy sweetness, subdued pepper, and a dryish finish. BRIDGEPORT 1313 Northwest Marshall Street Portland, OR 97209 www. Despite several expansions, it remains Portland- oriented. It dedicates each release of Old Knucklehead, its seasonal barley wine, to a different local personality. Solid malt backbone, delicate fruits peaches and apples. BRISTOL 1647 South Tejon Colorado Springs, CO 80906 www. It ventured into experimenting with barrels ahead of many US breweries. BUTTE CREEK 945 West 2nd Street Chico, CA 95928 www. Golden West Brewing now sells the Butte Creek brand in 24 states and recently launched a second line, Blue Marble Organic, targeting a nationwide audience with lighter-bodied beers. Citric hops, earthy, and understandably herbal. CALDERA 540 Clover Lane Ashland, OR 97520 www. Citrus, pine, and grapefruit from start to finish. Floral aroma, with just an initial hint of sulfur, with a crisp, hoppy flavor and finish. Since opening in 1989, Cambridge has consistently offered beers on tap that are outside the ordinary— perhaps aged in wood in the cellar, spiced with flowers from the garden, or made with organic pumpkins that the brewers chop up themselves. Pine and grapefruit flavors on a solid malt foundation. A complex blend of sweet and sour, cherries and wood. CAPITAL 7734 Terrace Avenue Middleton, WI 53562 www. Autumnal Fire, for instance, is a cross between a doppelbock and an Oktoberfest. Building richness with chocolate-toffee notes. Lovely floral hop aromas and a sturdy hop finish. CAPTAIN LAWRENCE 99 Castleton Street Pleasantville, NY 10570 www. Back in his home state, he founded this brewery with the support of his family. He is at the forefront in experimention with barrel ageing. CAROLINA 110 Barley Park Lane Mooresville, NC 28115 www. The light version Lighthouse, 4% ABV has only 81 calories per bottle. New York was once a vibrant brewing city. Before Prohibition there were around 78 breweries there, nearly 50 of which were in Brooklyn, with its large German community. They were unable to compete with the rise of light American lagers produced in the Midwest. In 1984, journalist Steve Hindy returned from a six-year stint in the Middle East. He had learned much on his travels, including how to home-brew beer in Islamic countries where alcohol was not available to buy. He wanted to develop his passion for brewing great beer so, along with his neighbor, former banker Tom Potter, he set up the Brooklyn Brewery in 1987. His craft beers have since become some of the best-selling draft beers in New York City. Brooklyn Brewery 79 North 11th Street Brooklyn, NY 11211 the story of... BROOKLYN LAGER The original brewmaster was Bill Moeller, who developed his recipe for Brooklyn Lager from the notebooks left to him by his grandfather, who was a brewer in Brooklyn at the turn of the 20th century. A GRROWING MARKET Led by companies such as the Brooklynn Brewery, the US has the most vibrant beer culture in the woorld, and good beer is an affordable luxury. Drinkers in South Carolina, Georgia, and Michigann can all sup the brews, as can beer-lovers in places as far afieldd as Denmark, Japan, and Great Britain. GARRETT OLIVER The ambition of brewmaster Garrett Oliver is for every restaurant to offer a beer list as well as one r a beer list as well as one for wwine, in order for people to discover for themselves that beerr is an honorable companion to even the finest food. STEVE HINDYDD In 1994, Y co-founder Steve Hindy was joined by Garrett Oliver, former brewmaster at the Manhattan Brewery. By the time he joined Brooklyn, Garrett had already developed a reputation for his own interpretations of traditional beer styles, and for his writing and lecturing on beer. Choctaw Indians taught injured ex-miner Pete Pritchard how to make native beer with wheat, which he sold illegally during Prohibition at his restaurant. In 1995, under the stewardship of his grandson Joe, Choc Beer at last became a legal brew. Pours cloudy, with citrus and yeasty aromas. CLIPPER CITY 4615 Hollins Ferry Road, Suite B Baltimore, MD 21227 www. He now produces three distinct lines: Clipper City; the more assertive Heavy Seas 7. Sturdy bitterness complements the malty sweetness. COORS 311 10th Street Golden, CO 80401 www. Its Blue Moon line competes with the largest craft brands, and its SandLot Brewery, within the Coors Field baseball stadium in Denver, regularly offers outstanding traditional lagers. Some wheat sourness, finishing on the sweet side. Rich with Saaz hops, floral and spicy. Pleasantly grainy, with a long, bitter finish. DESCHUTES 901 Southwest Simpson Avenue, Bend, Oregon 97702, USA www. As well as selling a full line of beers with notable hop character throughout the western US, Deschutes still operates its original brewpub in downtown Bend and recently opened another in mirror pond Pale Ale 5. Light, clean biscuit on the palate, with generous hop flavor. A cornucopia of intense flavors, held together by wonderful texture. Solid, biscuity malt holds its own against bracing bitterness. DIAMOND KNOT 621 Front Street Mukilteo, WA 98275 www. The menu features stonegrill cooking. Irish inspired, with a rich, creamy head. DIXIE 2401 Tulane Avenue New Orleans, LA 70119 www. That is, until Hurricane Katrina and the subsequent looters devastated it in 2005. Meanwhile its beers are being made at the Minhaus Craft Brewery in Wisconsin. Smooth and light-bodied for southern drinking, with chocolate and toffee notes throughout. DOGFISH HEAD 6 Cannery Village Center, Milton, Delaware 19968, USA www. These have included ales developed using research from archaeologists; recipes featuring unusual ingredients, from chicory to chilies; and beers that simply have more of everything. Continues overleaf midas touch Historic Beer 9% ABV The ingredients—white Muscat grapes, honey, and saffron—create layers of flavor, melded with subtle acidity. Port-like, with dark fruits, ripe berries, and a massive dose of alcohol. Fruit sweetness is nicely balanced by tart wheat and slightly sour elements. Aromatic at the start and bitter at the end. DUCK-RABBIT 4519 W Pine Street Farmville, NC 27828 www. Smooth, with restrained bitterness. Sweet, but not too sweet. EEL RIVER 1777 Alamar Way Fortuna, CA 95540 www. The brewpub added a production brewery in nearby Scotia in 2007, moving into an abandoned mill. The new brewery is 100 percent powered by biomass—that is, mill waste such as wood chippings, and spent grain from brewing. A complex nose of rich caramel-toffee and fruit, then piney hops assert themselves. Continued The brewery recently installed the largest wooden brewing vessels built in America since before Prohibition. Calagione is a tireless promoter, and author of three books, including one in which he and his sommelier co-author debate the merits of beer versus wine. Dogfish still operates a brewpub in Rehoboth Beach, where Calagione started in 1995. Writer-turned- brewmaster Dick Cantwell keeps an exceptionally wide range of beers available, including a seasonal pumpkin ale that provides an excuse to host a popular fall festival. Like toasting marshmallows by the campfire. FIRESTONE WALKER 1400 Ramada Drive Paso Robles, CA 93446 www. Each one includes a portion of beer fermented in the patented Firestone Union barrel system, which takes inspiration from the historic Burton Union method originated in Burton-on-Trent, England. Firestone also blends wood- fermented beer with beer from stainless steel to fashion each of its ales. To celebrate recent anniversaries, the brewers created several strong ales aged in a variety of bourbon, brandy, and untreated oak barrels, then blended them into a single release, using input from regional winemakers. Spicy, rounded fermentation- based fruit, vanilla, and a woody rich-but-not-sweet texture. Bright and citrussy aromas, with layers of fruit and malt on the palate. Oak and bitterness work in tandem. FISH 515 Jefferson Street Southeast Olympia, WA 98501 www. It has since grown into a regional force, and also now produces German-inspired beer under the Leavenworth label. Crisply rich, with hops lingering beyond a bitter finish. They offer a wide range of award-winning beers in a pub housed in a former train station. The brewery recently launched a small range of bottled beers. A full-bodied blend of chocolate, toffee, and dark fruit. FLYING DOG 2401 Blake Street Denver, CO 80205 www. Thompson both friends of founder George Stranahan , Flying Dog is not your average brewery. The original brewpub was founded in Aspen but is now headquartered in Denver, while the company moved brewing operations to Frederick in Maryland in 2008. Citrus accentuates fruit in the middle, well balanced by biscuity malt. FLYING FISH 1940 Olney Avenue Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 www. The brewery recently increased capacity, with plans to widen the range of beers on offer. Finishes on the sweet side of dry. Hops are American, but restrained. FOUNDERS 235 Grandville Avenue SW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www. Best described as rye bread dipped in a well-hopped porter. Flavors and aromas of chocolate and coffee. Take this sense of conviviality further and invite friends to a tasting session—a joyful celebration of the best of John Barleycorn. Tasting beer involves all the senses. After all, beer has a rich variety of colors, flavors, and aromas. There are few rules, but think about the beers that you are sampling. Either choose a variety of styles, showcasing the diversity of beer, or serve different variations on a theme—a selection of American IPAs, for example, Czech pilsners perhaps, or British bitters. Whichever course you choose, begin with the most delicate beers and end with the most intensely flavored or strongest beers. Between 6 and10 beers is best. Too many and the palate becomes dulled. Use large wine or brandy glasses for beer tasting if you can—the shape of these helps to concentrate aromas. Lay out water and crackers, or plain salted crisps, which help to dry the palate between beers. Hold the glass at an angle of about 45 degrees at first, straightening it toward the end of the pour to let the beer acquire a head. It should have a clarity and sparkle to it. Judge the color and condition: does it dance and shimmer in the glass? A tired beer lacks life and actually looks dull. As you drink the beer, a laceworklike trace of foam should be left adhering to the side of the glass—again, a sign of good condition. Malty aromasA include cereal, dried fruit, coffee beans, biscuit, Ovaltine, chocolate, toffee, and caramel. Hops produce fruity, fragrant, perfumy, spicy, resiny, peppery, citrussy, herbal, and floral notes. Yeast esters add their own character to stronger beers, with rich fruity notes redolent of tropical fruit, bananas, and ripe apricot skin. Lambic and gueuze have powerfully earthy, sweet-and-sour aromas thanks to the presence of wild yeast. The tongue detects sweetness at the tip, salt and sour on the sides, and bitterness at the back. Some beers come bearing lots of fruity gifts, while others—especially dark porters and stouts—produce roast, coffee, caramel, and chocolate flavors. Let the beer roll around the tongue, and work out the order of flavors. How does the beer feel in the mouth: smooth, thin, grainy, acidic lambics again , oily, or chewy. A great beer is about balance and harmony. The malt and hops should be working with each other. Wine tasters always spit, but beer needs to be swallowed for the finish to be noted. It might be a long, lingering finish, or it might be short and abrupt. Later, Paul Farnsworth, who began working in the breweries of Burton- on-Trent when he was 16 years old, consulted on quality control. Complex, with just a hint of smokiness. FULL SAIL 506 Columbia Street Hood River, OR 97031 www. Founded in 1987, it became employee-owned in 1999, and its beers reflect an independent nature. Living on the Columbia River with easy access to the mountains, most Full Sail employees are outdoor-oriented. The core brands Amber, IPA, and Pale Ale reach a wide audience in 15 western states. Seamless through to a clean finish. Simply intense after 10 months on wood: Jack Daniels, chocolate, roasted coffee, oak, and other flavors. Will cellar well for years. The brewery is one of many artisan businesses in the former Seattle Brewing and Malting plant, where the iconic Rainier brand was formerly brewed. Opens with a blast of spicy, citrussy hops, but a restrained bitterness lets the rich palate take charge. GOOSE ISLAND 1800 West Fulton Street Chicago, IL 60612 www. When Goose Island built its production brewery in 1995, brewmaster Greg Hall would launch dozens of styles during the course of a year. Tart, fruity, with underlying creaminess. Always a marriage of rich chocolate, dark fruit, vanilla, and certainly bourbon. GORDON BIERSCH Various locations www. Refreshing, tart wheat flavors. Spice flavors add complexity. The company took its new name in 2000 after building a production brewery at the base of the Teton Mountains near Yellowstone Park. Plenty of piney and citrussy hops. Sweet, grainy texture balanced by light bitterness. GREATAA DIVIDE 2201 Arapahoe Street Denver, CO 80205 www. The brewery is a short walk from Coors Field, home of the Rockies baseball team. GREATAA LAKES 2516 Market Avenue Cleveland, OH 44113 www. Nonetheless, its brewing complex near the historic West Side Market always merits a visit. The original brewpub, established in 1988, sits across from the production brewery, which came online in 1998. Green seems appropriate for a brewery gaining a national reputation for its hop-accented beers, although brewer Chuck Silva has proved adept at a wide range of styles. Earthy, floral, citrussy, piney, grapefruity, and bitter. There are now branches in Freeport and Lewiston. HAIR OF THE DOG 4509 Southeast 23rd Avenue Portland, OR 97202 www. His first ale, Adam, was brewed in the Adambier style of Dortmund in Germany, and based on the research of beer writer Fred Eckhardt. Check the website to match it to brewing and bottling dates. Dark fruits and juicy ones, spices and hops— impossible to summarize. Well-balanced by citric, earthy Northwest hops. This is brewed in the Bavarian manner: cloudy, with banana fruity, yeasty character, and light cloves. More hops in the flavor, biscuitlike palate, subdued bitterness at the end. Restrained hops and a long, smooth finish. HIGH FALLS 445 St. Paul Street Rochester, NY 14605 www. It also makes the J. Dundee family of beers for the traditional ale market. Relatively sweet caramel character, with more bitterness than flavor from its hops. HIGH POINT 22 Park Place Butler, NJ 07405 www. Orchard fruits and banana, balanced by light clove and spicy hops. Surprisingly dark with subtle caramel notes. Clean honey-maltiness, not-so-subtle alcohol, and pleasant, herbal hops. HIGHLAND 12 Old Charlotte Highway Asheville, NC 28802 www. Asheville is a fast-growing mountain town, with a beer scene to match, including five breweries. Coffee and cream impression. Bavarian-style beer is brewed on site the Las Vegas Höfbrauhaus serves beer brewed in Munich. Banana on the palate, with distinct cloves and crisp wheat. Surprising caramel and toasted flavors, mild hop presence with just enough bitterness. Waterloo Road Rte 224 Akron, OH 44306 www. He established his reputation for bold products while directing operations for three Thirsty Dog brewpubs, before the chain went bankrupt. Thirsty Dog itself has been revived as a production-only microbrewery, also in Akron. Hop flavors, bitterness matched by bright malt character. IRON HILL Various locations www. Its brewers also package an Iron Hill Reserve Line in 750 ml corked bottles for sale at the pubs. Deep chocolate flavors, balanced by roasty bitterness. Nutty, with caramel and chocolate notes, its underlying sweetness is balanced by herbal hops. Made with four rye malts, with a portion aged in rye whiskey barrels. JOLLY PUMPKIN 3115 Broad Street Dexter, MI 48130 www. All beers are aged in barrels, and are often blended and re-fermentated in the bottle to deliver effervescent beer. Though its output is small, the brewery has developed a national following. KONAKK 75-5629 Kuakini Highway Kailua Kona, HI 97640 www. Beers sold on the mainland are made under contract at Widmer Brothers in Oregon. Roasty malt, oily, with chocolate notes. KUHNHENN 5919 Chicago Road Warren, MI 48092 www. The national reputation of Kuhnhenn shows how word of mouth—and the Internet— can help small breweries develop a cult following. Complex, rich with raspberries, chocolate, warming alcohol, and a closing tartness. Founder Tony Magee obtained the permission of the Zappa Family Trust to use the original album art on the bottle label for these beers. Caramel and fermentation fruit are balanced by spicy, citrussy, and bitter Northwest hops. LAKE PLACID 14 Mirror Lake Drive Lake Placid, NY 12946 www. The company has built a new brewery near its brewpub, offering tours and tastings every Saturday afternoon. LAKEFRONT 1872 North Commerce Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212 www. Mildy astringent and tart. More caramel in the mouth, and hop citrus fruitiness. LANCASTER 302 North Plum Street Lancaster, PA 17602 www. The last of the originals closed nearly 40 years before Lancaster Brewing opened in 1995. The 19th-century former tobacco warehouse also houses a restaurant serving dishes such as mussels cooked in ale, and beer-battered shrimp. Chocolate, dark fruits, and nuttiness. Those beers have now been phased out, but Left Hand continues to develop a wide range of beer styles and produces many seasonal brews too. LION 700 North Pennsylvania Avenue Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705 www. Most recently the brewery has emphasized this heritage with its Stegmaier brand of good-value traditional beers, the roots of which go back to 1857. Smells like warm toast, malt-accented, lightly sweet but smooth, not cloying. LIVE OAKOO 3301 East Fifth Street Austin, TX 78702 www. More than ten years after opening, the brewery still sells only draft beer. Soft and slightly oily palate; dry, bitter finish. Lush flavors to start with, but dry at the finish. THE GIANTS OF BREWING Walk into any airport bar in the world, five-star hotel, or major supermarket and the chances are that it will sell beer from one of the big five multinational breweries. SABMiller, InBev, Anheuser-Busch, Heineken, and Carlsberg stand as behemoths in the world of beer. These mega-companies straddle continents and dominate domestic markets. And while their beers are happily drunk by millions of people every day, they do ruffle the feathers of many serious beer lovers, who accuse them of stifling innovation and local and regional beer traditions. Around the world, the big five are involved in fierce competition, battling it out for the cream of the market share. For this is no cosy cartel, but a full-bloodied battle royal to be the biggest brewer in the world. They grow their businesses organically and through acquisitions, and, now that beer is drunk worldwide, they are targeting Russia, China, and India—places far beyond their traditional markets. Big they might be, dominated by marketing personnel and accountants they certainly are, but within each of these giant corporations there somewhere beats the heart of a brewer proud to be producing a beer made with good, natural ingredients. CARLSBERG Times have changed since JC Jacobsen first introduced the world to Carlsberg in 1847. The company has majority holdings in several large European breweries, such as Carlsberg UK, Carlsberg in Sweden, Ringnes in Norway, Feldschlösschen in Switzerland, Sinebrychoff in Finland, and Carlsberg Polska. It now wholly owns the Baltic Beverages Holding, which brews beer in Russia, Ukraine, and the Baltic states. Carlsberg also has significant activities in Asia, which are run by its fully owned subsidiary Carlsberg Asia. Poster for Carlsberg beer dating from 1958. INBEV InBev can trace its origins back to a brewery called Den Horen, which was founded in 1366 in the town of Leuven, just outside Brussels. In 1717, Sebastien Artois, the master brewer, purchased the brewery and changed its name to Artois. A company called Interbrew was formed in 1987 from the merger of Brasseries Artois, then the second largest brewer in Belgium, and Brasseries Piedboeuf, then the largest brewer in Belgium and the brewer of Jupiler. The company says the bedrock of the business is its 200 local brands, which include Skol in Latin America, Jupiler the best-selling beer in Belgium , Labatt Blue in Canada, and Sedrin in China. ANHEUSER-BUSCH Anheuser-Busch is the leading American brewer, with nearly 50 percent of the US beer market. It also brews the Busch and Michelob family of beers. Anheuser-Busch has several long-standingnheuser-Busch has several long-standing relattionships with craft brewers, such as Redhook Ale Brewery and Widmer Brothers Brewing; in addiition, it bought the Rolling Rock brands in 2006. SABMILLER SABMiller has brewing operations in more than 60 countries across six continents. Its internationally marketed brands include Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, and Miller Genuine Draft; its local brands include Aguila, Miller Lite, Snow, and Tyskie. SAB South African Breweries was founded in 1895 when it launched its first brand, Castle Lager, in its home market of South Africa. The founder, a Swedish entrepreneur called Jacob Letterstedt, intended to provide beer for the thousands of miners and prospectors around Johannesburg. In 2002, SABMiller was formed after SAB acquired Miller Brewing Company, then the second largest brewery by volume in the USA. Among the best-known brands that SABMiller owns are Peroni from Italy, Pilsner Urquell from the Czech Republic, Grolsch from the Netherlands, and Miller Lite from the US. Castle Lager is where it all started for the SAB part of SABMiller; South African Breweries began in 1895, and Castle Lager was its first brew. HEINEKEN Heineken has its roots in Amsterdam, where Gerard Adriaan Heineken purchased a run- down brewery called the Haystack in 1864. Today, the Heineken brand is the largest beer brand in Europe, and the company claims it is the most valuable beer brand in the world. Heineken also owns Amstel, which is the third largest beer brand in Europe. Operating in more than 170 countries, through its own breweries and through export and licensing partners, Heineken has the widest global presence of all international brewers. It owns more than 120 breweries in at least 65 countries and employs over 60,000 people. It recently assumed ownership of Scottish and Newcastle breweries in the UK. Heineken is now the largest beer brand in Europe. HIDDEN GEMS While the five giants might concentrate most of their marketing strategies and budget on the main brands that they produce, they all also brew gems which beer lovers should certainly seek out. It has flavors of vanilla, smoke, caramel, and port. Full of raisin flavors, it has a slightly burnt finish. Anheuser-Busch may be more well known for its classic Budweiser brands, but it also brews a sprightly beer in the style of a Belgian witbier. Shock Top—an unfiltered wheat beer brewed at 5. Heineken bought the Zywiec Brewery in Poland in the 1990s. Weighing in at a very hefty 9. Among other measures, it uses only two gallons of water for each of beer made compared to an industry average of 6:1. Although the regional brewery leans heavily on its flagship Long Trail Ale, it continues to broaden its range with seasonal beers. Earthy, somewhat pungent, hops. LOST ABBEY 155 Mata Way, San Marcos, California 92069, USA www. Port Brewing, born out of a successful chain of brewpubs in the San Diego area, launched the brand in 2006. Lost Abbey quickly built up a devoted following, with consumers lining up outside to buy its special releases. Oaky, with pleasing acidity. Balanced by restrained sourness and an acidic finish. The result is an intense blend of rich malts and wood character. LOST COAST 123 West 3rd Street, Eureka, California 95501, USA www. The brewery was founded in 1990 by two women, one of them, Barbara Groom, the brewer. Brief sweetness is swept away in the bitter-dry finish. Its African Amber accounts for 90 per cent of sales and is the best- selling draught beer in Seattle. Caramel on the palate gives way to a medium-dry finish. Cocoa and nutty aromas, with richer chocolate and dark fruits on the palate. MAD RIVER 195 Taylor Way, Blue Lake, California 95525, USA www. Sweetish nose, with Crystal malts and solid, refreshing hops. Caramel notes and hints of smoke add complexity. MAGIC HAT 5 Bartlett Road, Burlington, Vermont 05403, USA www. It began in 2008 with construction underway to double capacity, and plans to push distribution into the midwest and south. Subtle stone fruits on the palate, sometimes buttery notes. Its beers are available throughout the chain. Fresh but subtle orchard fruits on the nose; light and crisp in the mouth. MARIN 1809 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur, California 94939, USA www. It returned to the spotlight in 2007, adding four gold medals to its trophy case. MCMENAMINS Various locations www. Some brew on site while others serve McMenamins beer brewed at the Edgefield Brewery, near Portland in Oregon, as well as a range of local beers. Abundant caramel sweetness balanced with a large dose of fragrant Northwest hops. MENDOCINO South Highway 101, Hopland, California 13351, USA www. It opened in 1983 as the Hopland Brewery, having acquired equipment, the house yeast, and even a few employees from the groundbreaking, but by then defunct, New Albion Brewery. Layers of creamy malt with notes of liquorice. Mercury later reacquired the Ipswich brands and has been on a fast growth track, with Ipswich and Stone Cat ales, Mercury old-fashioned soda pop, and even oatmeal stout mustard. Pleasing hop flavours meld with a biscuity palate. MICHIGAN 1093 Highview Drive, Webberville, Michigan 48892, USA www. Belgian in style, they were first created by Pierre Celis brewer of the original Hoegaarden beer after he moved to Texas. Celis even helped brew the first batches made in Michigan. Earthy and citrussy American hops. MIDDLE AGES 120 Wilkinson Street, Syracuse, New York 13204, USA www. Notes of plums and dates. Rich yeast character but a dry finish. MIDNIGHT SUN 7329 Arctic Boulevard, Anchorage, Alaska 99518, USA www. Complemented by caramel richness. A malt base, rich with plums and raisins, assures complexity. Pepper and coriander spices, fruit character blending with yeast, and finally tart. MINHAS 1208 14th Avenue, Monroe, Wisconsin 53566, USA www. Minhas Craft Brewery still makes the Huber brands dating back to 1843 , Berghoff beers, and a line of grocery store house label beers as well. MOONLIGHT 2218 Laughlin Road, Windsor, California 95492, USA www. He worked for former brewing giant Schlitz, before founding his farmhouse brewery in Sonoma County. NEW BELGIUM 500 Linden Street, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524, USA www. Those beers are particularly coveted east of the Mississippi, where they are nearly impossible to find. Jeff Lebesch and Kim Jordan started out with a system, built to Belgian specifications, in their cellar in 1991. Fruity and spicy; a creamy texture and wheat tartness on the tongue. Refreshing acidity at the finish. Best known for Fat Tire Ale, the brewery offers quite a wide range of beers, including its outstanding Blue Paddle Pilsener. Distinct but balanced acidity; a mouth-puckering finish. Rich on the tongue before easing to a dry finish. NEW GLARUS Highway 69, New Glarus, Wisconsin 53574, USA www. In its rural setting, the attractive complex is designed to look like a Wisconsin dairy farm. In 2002 it was a microbrewery that made 13,700 barrels; by 2007, it had increased this fivefold. Pleasantly grainy, light on the tongue, and refreshing. Bready, yeasty, fresh, and dry at finish. NEW HOLLAND 690 Commerce Court, Holland, Michigan 49423, USA www. To keep up with demand for its assertive beers, the brewery recently put on line a used copper-domed three-vessel brewhouse acquired from Germany. Full-bodied and creamy enough to balance the coffee start. Sweet but tart in the mouth, accented by spicy, bitter hops. Though small for a regional brewery, it sells beer in 36 states and exports to Europe and the Pacific Rim too. Most recently the brewery launched an Artisan series, packaged in corked 750ml bottles. Part of the profits from one, Brother Thelonious, go to the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz for music education. That beer has earned the brewery entry into many international jazz clubs. Solid dry malt- caramel character, perfectly balances bracing hoppy bitterness. Medium body offers more fruit, a bit of banana candy, and a sweet- smooth finish. ODELL 800 East Lincoln Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524, USA www. Like its bigger neighbour, New Belgium, the company is committed to environmentally friendly brewing. Smoothly malty, with some nuttiness and a relatively dry finish. A hoppy nose, with more hops in the earthy middle, balanced perfectly against rich British malts. OLD DOMINION 44633 Guilford Drive, Ashburn, Virginia 20147, USA www. Coastal Brewing, a joint venture of Fordham in Maryland and Anheuser-Busch, purchased Old Dominion in 2007, leading to wider availability but a reduction in brands. Bready notes on the palate; clean, and relatively dry. Almost creamy, and well balanced. These newcomers brought with them a tradition of beer-making that was to revolutionize the American brewing industry. Lager beers, as well as the odd weissbier, replaced porters and ales. Then, in 1920, began 13 years of Prohibition, which wiped the slate clean as far as brewing heritage was concerned. Those breweries that survived decided that the future lay in a light and neutral-tasting lager-style beer. However, when a new wave of craft brewers emerged in the late 20th century, its vanguard looked to the beer styles of mainland Europe and the British Isles, and then went on to develop individual versions of amber ales, pale ales, India pale ales, and brown ales. There are approximately 1,500 US breweries today, and many produce ale of some description. After the long reign of pale lager, ale is back with a vengeance. Home brewer and bicycle repairer Ken Grossman is a more recent example of what is now often called the craft brewer — his Sierra Nevada Brewery was founded in 1979. The term pays due tribute to the skill and respect for tradition of this new wave of brewers. OLD STYLES REVIVED American brewers have been enthusiastic in replicating Old World ales, even those that had become extinct in Europe. Yeasty notes, citrus more apparent on the palate. Rich and chocolatey, with underlying liquorice and festive spices. ORLANDO 1301 Atlanta Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32806, USA www. Forced to relocate because of highway construction, it moved to its new home on 7 April 2006, the anniversary of the end of Prohibition. Dry, but with no bitterness. OSKAR BLUES 303 Main Street, Lyons, Colorado 80540, USA www. Creamy-chewy body carries chocolate and caramel notes well. OTTER CREEK 793 Exchange Street, Middlebury, Vermont 05753, USA www. Full-bodied, but finishing rather dry. Only small quantities are sold outside the pub. Coffee and chocolate on the nose and palate, rich and almost creamy. Pleasant acidic bite at the end. PENN 800 Vinial Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212, USA www. Its other links with Germany are equally strong, with Teutonic fare on the restaurant menu, a beer garden, and a rathskeller cellar bar. Banana bubble- gum fruity aromas enlivened by cloves and almost peppery spices. A true triple- decocted northern German pils. Founder Pete Slosburg sold the business to San Antonio- based Gambrinus in 1988, and the brand has not matched the success of other Gambrinus companies. PIKE 1415 1st Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98101, USA www. Owners Charles and Rose Ann Finkel have been key figures in reviving interest in traditional beer in the US. In 1978 they founded Merchant du Vin, importing classic European styles, some for the first time, and inspiring a generation of craft brewers. Today it emphasizes its wheat beer prowess. It operates several brewpubs on the West coast, with brewing facilities in Washington, Oregon, and California. Apricot on the nose. Apricot and wheaty flavours mingle in the mouth. Pouring cloudy, slightly grainy, with wheat tartness on the palate. REAL ALE 231 San Saba Court, Blanco, Texas 78606, USA www. As well as using biodiesel for its own trucks, the brewery now sells the fuel on a not-for-profit basis to truckers passing through Hill County. Complex and viscous with toffee notes, it improves with age. REDHOOK 14300 Northeast 145th Street, Woodinville, Washington 98072, USA www. It was not until the introduction of Ballard Bitter in 1984 that it was certain the brewery would succeed. Dark chocolate malts trumped by roasted coffee beans and a pleasant acrid sour note. RIVER HORSE 80 Lambert Lane, Lambertville, New Jersey 08530, USA www. A Philadelphia investment firm bought control of the brewery in 2007, leaving the brothers in charge of brewing but committing to expand distribution and the product range. A substantial alcohol bite. They also have over 50 Old Chicago restaurants that offer more than 30 beers each on tap. Each Rock Bottom Brewery Restaurant location usually features similar core beers but the recipes may vary from pub to pub. This version from Denver is malt- driven. ROGUE 2320 OSU Drive, Newport, Oregon 97365, USA www. He has earned an international reputation for brewing envelope-pushing beers by creating a well-structured malt foundation on which to layer massive hop additions. Bitter to the end. RUSSIAN RIVER 1812 Ferdinand Court, Santa Rosa, California 95404, USA www. He was the first to brew an Imperial India Pale Ale commercially, when he was at Blind Pig Brewing. That beer is now called Pliny the Elder and has become the benchmark for the style. Continues on p68 beatification Sour Ale 6% ABV A spontaneously fermented blended beer. Complex, tart mix of fruit and wood. Just right acidity at the finish. The public house is also the place to book in for one of the brewery tours, which commence at 3pm daily. The brewery-restaurant is located on the shoreline of Pacific City, where there are outstanding views of the oft-photographed Haystack Rock and Cape Kiwanda. The state also offers spectacular outdoor recreation from the Pacific Ocean on the west to Hells Canyon on the east, and up and down the Cascade Mountains in the centre. Beer touring opportunities abound, and it would be possible to spend weeks travelling and never drink the same beer twice. This three-day trail starts in the seaside town of Newport, which is home to the iconic Rogue Ales brewery. It continues the next day with scenic stops on the way to Portland, then concludes with a full day in the Rose City. For more information visit www. The brewery offers tours on Fridays and Saturdays. The pub is especially popular with the late-night crowd. Offers a constantly-changing selection of beers not necessarily found elsewhere, served by a knowledgeable staff. Here are some you could visit on Day 3 of this trail. Sharp nose; Chardonnay and oak emerging as it warms. Sturdy malt accents the fruit character. SACRAMENTO 2713 El Paseo Lane, Sacramento, California 95821, USA www. The company operates two brewery restaurants, distributes packaged beers to a growing market, and is beginning to plan for a separate production facility. Classic aromas and flavours — banana, lemon zest, yeast, wheat, and cloves. Deep amber; big across the board with plenty of malt and hops. SAINT ARNOLD 2522 Fairway Park Drive, Houston, Texas 77092, USA www. Big and juicy, with rich malt to match the decided bitterness. SAMUEL ADAMS 30 Germania Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02130, USA www. The company launched the brand in 1984, when it contracted production to mainstream producers with excess capacity. Boston Beer has since purchased some of those breweries and produces much of its boston lager Vienna Lager 4. Full- bodied, with caramel in the middle, and a satisfyingly dry finish. Underlying earthy and smoky notes come from the peat-smoked malt. RUSSIAN RIVER Continued from p63 Cilurzo and his wife, Natalie, have built a production brewery separate from their popular downtown brewpub, giving more space for a wider range of barrels and ageing. Each variety the base beer and barrel type differ spends at least a year on wood. They need careful handling by a master brewer, but give great results. Coffee notes throughout, providing a pleasing closing bitterness. Serve and sip like a rare cognac. SARANAC 811 Edward Street, Utica, New York 13502, USA www. Building bitterness extends a long dry finish. Notes of chocolate and roast barley cut with just a bit of caramel. SCHLAFLY 2100 Locust Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63101, USA www. The brewpubs serve a strong, dry-hopped version. Coffee and cream are balanced with a slight oiliness from the oatmeal. Smooth, with hints of smoky chocolate. SHINER 603 Brewery Street, Shiner, Texas 77984, USA www. In 2004 it began counting down toward its 100th birthday by releasing a special new beer every year, each one reflecting a German heritage that dates back to the original Shiner Brewing Association. More wheat character than yeast, with citrus hints. Hints of caramel sweetness. Deliberately low on hops. While not necessarily drawing huge public attention, this has driven annual double-digit growth. Richly fruity with well-balanced bitterness. Sweet honey and fruit nose continues on the palate. SHMALTZ 92 Cole Street 338, San Francisco California 94117, USA www. Brewing under contract on both coasts, and selling beer in 25 states, Shmaltz continues to roll out new high-alcohol kosher beers as well as creating the Coney Island Lagers. Imperial India Pale Ale 10% ABV A tribute to Lenny Bruce. Thick with rich malt, long hops; three different rye malts add spiciness. Coffee, toffee, nuts, and earthy hops in the flavour and aroma. SIERRA NEVADA 1075 East 20th Street, Chico, California 95928, USA www. Although many other more bitter beers have since emerged, the brewery continues to act as a matchmaker between beer drinkers and hops. Sierra Nevada is also an industry leader in good environmental practice. Oily and aromatic, like picking and using herbs straight from the garden. Boldly bitter when young. A balanced, fruity-caramel malt backbone and persistent bitterness. When they founded Ska in 1995, they had day jobs and brewed at night. Light biscuity malt, hints of honey and a touch of citric hops. SLY FOX 312 North Lewis Road, Royersford, Pennsylvania 19468, USA www. Delicate pilsner malt is interwoven with grassy, floral hops — spicy, and firmly bitter. SMUTTYNOSE 225 Heritage Avenue, Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801, USA www. Succeeding on all fronts, it found itself out of room by 2007, and plans to relocate its brewing, still close to Portsmouth. Rich, roasty flavours leave a strong impression for a medium-strength beer. SNAKE RIVER 265 S. Millward Street, Jackson, Wyoming 83001, USA www. It has twice won Small Brewery of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival. Malt-accented, clean toasted and caramel flavours, drying hop finish. Since early 2008, the Southampton range of beers has been marketed by Pabst. Rich textures cut by wheat and orange tartness. SOUTHERNTIER 2051A Stoneman Circle, Lakewood, New York 14750, USA www. Instead success came with an assertive IPA, followed by other beers that showed an equal ability to deliver great flavour. Thick and chewy with oatmeal; chocolate-rich, and complexly bitter. Bavarian-inspired, but with more fruity banana sweetness, more cloves and spice, and more hops. SPEAKEASY 1195-A Evans Avenue, San Francisco, California 94124, USA www. Since Speakeasy opened in 1997 local sales have been its core business, and it remains a San Francisco brewery first and foremost. Its Big Daddy IPA is named after venerable local publican David Keene of the Toronado. Lightly caramel, enough sturdy malt to stand up to persistent bitterness. Long hop flavours, particularly citrus, playing against a definite caramel sweetness. He insisted on authenticity, such as using real fruit in fruit beers. STARR HILL 5391 Three Notched Road, Crozet, Virginia 22932, USA www. The brewery has produced well-received traditional beers since taking over a failed brewpub in 1999 and later adding a production facility. Roasted malt and rich chocolate in a pleasantly light body. Toastier and full malts in the mouth with a hint of noble hops and clean, balancing bitterness. STEAMWORKS 801 East 2nd Avenue Durango, Colorado 81301, USA www. The brewery takes its name from the steam-powered tourist train that runs between Durango and Silverton. More caramel in the flavour, even honey. STEVENS POINT 2617 Water Street, Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481, USA www. Founded in 1857, Stevens Point is the fifth-oldest continuously operating brewery in the country. Pours bright and drinks smooth, with sweet malt and hints of grassy hops. Dominated by rich pilsner malt, with a pleasant light toastiness on the palate. That philosophy has resulted in 30 per cent annual growth year after year. Juicy hops matched throughout by rich malt. All balanced by a brooding bitterness. STRAUB 303 Sorg Street, St. Marys, Pennsylvania 15857, USA www. The brewery enjoyed record sales in 2007 although its flagship beer is a pale lager brewed with shaved corn. Minimal hoppiness, the only bitterness is balancing. Sweet malt on the palate, with caramel and a touch of spiciness. SUDWERK 2001 2nd Street, Davis, California 95616, USA www. The brewery itself has been for up for sale since 2005. Complex texture on the palate; firm but unimposing hops. Bread-dough yeastiness balanced with lingering bitterness. It is expanding distribution to 13 states and has begun to offer special release beers. SURLY 4811 Dusharme Drive, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55429, USA www. Piney and oily, only somewhat balanced by caramel. TERMINAL GRAVITY 803 SE School Street, Enterprise, Oregon 97828, USA www. When it opened, they leased space to a baker and installed a kitchen that turns out great sausages. Thick on the tongue, but cut by grapefruit. TERRAPIN 255 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, Georgia 30607, USA www. That beer was an immediate hit, as was the Monster Beer Tour, a series of strong beers released after Georgia raised its 6 per cent ABV cap on beer. It smells like victory. Firm malt backbone, matched by hop oils. TRUMER 1404 Fourth Street, Berkeley, California 94710, USA www. The Pils is brewed to the same recipe at each brewery. Slightly sweet palate, noble hop flavour and a lively mouth feel. TWO BROTHERS 30W315 Calumet Avenue, Warrenville, Illinois 60555, USA www. For instance, their grandfather donated bulk milk tanks from his dairy farm. Recently, a line of stronger beers has fuelled the growth of all brands. More caramel-toffee on the palate. Bready and wheat-tart in the mouth, moving on to a smooth, light finish. UINTA 1722 South Fremont Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84104, USA www. Properly bitter and warming. Rich, almost chewy, palate. Earthy and woody nose, delicate citrus and honey on the palate, ultimately balanced. UTAH BREWERS 1763 South 300 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84115, USA www. A mild sweetness yields to a dry, bracing finish. Chocolate dominates, with some roast and a short, dry finish. VICTORY 420 Acorn Lane, Downingtown, Pennsylvania 19335, USA www. The breadth of their interests is reflected in the range of their beers, and their new brewhouse is designed to produce almost any style in a traditional manner. They earned an early reputation for hoppy American beers, and their Belgian-inspired ales are among their most popular. Candy-sweet on the palate, with a dry finish. Silky in the mouth, quickly matched by a spicy bite and tart wheat. They have set up a programme to enable students from their alma mater of Worcester Polytechnic to earn college credit while working at the brewery. WEYERBACHER 905 Line Street, Easton, Pennsylvania 18042, USA www. An alcohol-infused slice of pumpkin pie — loaded with plenty of nutmeg and cinnamon. WIDMER 929 North Russell, Portland, Oregon 97227, USA www. Widmer and Redhook have merged to form a single company called Craft Breweries Alliance, but Widmer maintains its own brewery. WYNKOOP 1634 18th Street, Denver, Colorado 80202, USA www. Tart wheat on the tongue, while clove lingers in the back of the throat. These are often very regional operations, with their beers travelling no further than the local and neighbouring towns. Lightly bitter, dry at the finish. NIMBUS 3850 East 44th Street, Tucson, Arizona 85713, USA www. The name comes from founder-brewer Nimbus Couzin. Best quaffed close to the brewery. Full- bodied, with caramel, chocolate and even Christmas-cake flavours. The names of his beers, however, are sometimes less than traditional, or even appetizing. Best on cask at the pub. STOUDTS 2800 North Reading Road, Route 272, Adamstown, Pennsylvania 19501, USA www. Thick and rich with molasses, prunes, and bittersweet coffee flavours. SWEETWATER 195 Ottley Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30324, USA www. Its flagship Extra Pale Ale continues to drive strong growth, but, since Georgia has permitted the sale of stronger beer, SweetWater has done well with hefty brews like its 6. Spiced with both cinnamon and mace, but not overdone. TOMMYKNOCKER 1401 Miner Street, Idaho Springs, Colorado 80452, USA www. The Cornish miners who worked here were firm believers in pixies called Tommyknockers who lived in the mines and could bring good luck and protection. Richer on the palate, warming, with surprising berry fruitiness. TRÖEGS 800 Paxton Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17104, USA www. The amped-up version is called Nugget Nectar. YUENGLING 5th and Mahantongo Streets, Pottsville, Pennsylvania 17901, USA www. The brewery has thrived right along with craft, all-malt beers. It has built a second brewery the original is in Pottsville and bought a large, idle Florida brewery to help keep up with demand. Slightly sweet, floral aromas, and sweet again on the palate. Crisp at the end, with subtle bitterness. Pours quite dark, with chocolate and caramel flavours. Boulevard, based in Kansas City, Missouri, is a characterful brewery with a bar-restaurant. GERMANY Germany is world renowned for its beer culture. It is also famous for the quality and purity of its beer, thanks to the Reinheitsgebot — a set of laws set out in the 16th century to govern methods of production. The Reinheitsgebot remains a guiding principle of German beer making today. Pilsner is the most popular beer style, and most breweries will brew a version of it, with the exception of the Bavarian weissbier specialists. Pullout boxes appear where a city has more than one brewery. Mitte 18, 85356 München, Germany www. Two brewing kettles are situated right in the middle of the restaurant. It is brewed for international palates. AKTIEN Hohe Buchleute 3, 87600 Kaufbeuren, Germany www. In more recent times, Aktien has taken over the Löwen and Rosen breweries. The slightly sweet taste is typical of one of the oldest styles of beer in Bavaria. Goes well with venison dishes. ALDERSBACH Freiherr-von-Aretin-Platz 1, 94501 Aldersbach, Germany www. The range of beers has grown over the centuries; white beer started to be brewed in 1928, and today the company produces 13 different styles of beer. The lightly malted grain results in a dry, fine taste. ALLERSHEIM Allersheim 6, 37603 Holzminden, Germany www. He harvested the grain in his own fields, but had to buy in the hops. Production grew over the years, though, and today the brewery has 40 employees. Soft in taste, with a typical malty aroma. Another world-famous German brand is Holsten, which is a subsidiary of the Danish Carlsberg Group. Löwenbräu was the first German export beer to become famous after World War II; it is now part of InBev. However, these international brands are not on the huge scale of Anheuser- Busch in the USA, nor are they the top-selling beers in Germany itself. Most of the large German breweries produce pilsner as their main product. In terms of speciality beers, the German No. However, the majority of successful German breweries proudly keep themselves relatively very small, limiting their distribution to a regional market; indeed, many are home breweries that have become famous in association with a single village or even a single restaurant. Bavaria alone has 700 breweries. ALPIRSBACH Alpirsbacher Klosterbräu, Marktplatz 1, 72275 Alpirsbach, Germany www. Johann Gottfried Glauner helped to cater for them by reopening the old village brewery. Sales were good, and today the beer from Alpirsbach is produced by the fourth generation of the family. It is full-bodied with a flavour of caramel from the malt. The company was taken over by the Communists after World War II. Since the 1990 Reunification of Germany, however, the Altenburg story has started anew, and it is again the biggest brewery in the region. It is brewed specially for local festivals. ALTÖTTINGER Altöttinger Hell-Brau, Herrenmühlstr. In 1890 Georg Hell expanded production at a local brewery to help cater to thirsty pilgrims. Today the brewery produces eight different beers. A dark speciality with its own character. The monastery updated its brewery in 1972, investing in modern equipment. Its typical light sweetness gives it a full body. The dark malts give it an unmistakable character, with a light aroma of hops in the finish. ANKERBRÄU NORDLINGEN Ankergasse 4, 86720 Nördlingen, Germany www. It was acquired by the Grandel family at the end of the 19th century. ARCO Schlossallee 1, 94554 Moos, Germany www. The castle and brewery belonging to the family are situated in Moos, a small town in the heart of Niederbayern in Bavaria, where the rivers Isar and Donau converge. The current Count Arco personally launched the beers in the USA in 2004. AU IN DER HALLERTAU Schlossbrauerei Au in der Hallertau, Schlossbräugasse 2, 84072 Au, Germany www. It was linked with the master brewer Schweiger in 1590 and, since 1846, has been owned by six generations of the Earls Beck of Peccoz. A modern approach is an essential feature of the management at Au in der Hallertau. Nice finish, not too sweet. Since then, the company has expanded considerably. A good accompaniment to hearty cheeses or sweet desserts. The site as it is today was constructed in 1885. Augustiner beer has become famous around the world even though the brewery does not advertise itself. A sweet and obvious hop taste guides you to a very malty finish. That number has dropped to about 700 today, but Ayinger has survived and was renovated by the Inselkammer family in 1999. It has since become more widely known. It is not as sweet as other doppelbocks of the same quality. Revellers clink glasses during Oktoberfest — the world-famous annual 16-day Festival of Beer that has been staged in Munich since 1810. The taste is very hearty, not least because of its high dose of hops. It is also one of the most advanced breweries in the whole of Germany and is well known for its wide range of special beers. It is full-bodied and not too heavy; dark coloured and a little bit sweet. BERLINER KINDL- SCHULTHEISS Indira-Ghandi-Str. The merger has generated a great many new brands, produced in one of the most modern brewing facilities in Germany. A genuine original of the Märkish region. BINDING Darmstädter Landstrasse 185, 60598 Frankfurt, Germany www. The other big brewery of the city, Henninger, was acquired by Binding in 2001. Since 2002 the company has been a member of the Radeberger group. The Clausthaler brands are a low-alcohol speciality of Binding. A fresh beer with a golden colour. It is sparkling and very refreshing. Records show that it was brewing in 1230 for the Bishop. At the beginning of the 20th century it moved to a new location in order to expand. Nowadays, Bischofshof beer is produced in one of the most modern facilities in the brewing industry. Good bitter taste; light aromas of fine hops. It is well known through international sponsorship of sporting events, and is widely regarded as the best brewery for pilsner on draught. On draught it is fresh and elegant. After Reunification in 1990, Braugold was purchased by the Licher Privatbrauerei. The company was modernized after World War I, nationalized in 1945, and renovated in 1991. Today it employs more than 50 people and produces many different styles of beer. BRINKHOFF Lütgendortmunder Hellweg 242, 44388 Dortmund, Germany www. Smooth, slightly sparkling, with a golden-yellow colour. BUCHER BRÄU Elsenthaler Str. It has been owned by the Bucher family since 1863 now in its fifth generation. The light taste of yeast is fine and aromatic. There is a little sweetness. A rather strong but rounded finish. CRAILSHEIMER ENGELBRÄU Haller Str. Fach was not to know that his company would become one of the most successful in the country. Georg Dachs began to produce wheat beer, and the family-owned brewery has since grown ever bigger. A large amount of fine hops make this a typical pilsner: fresh and dry with a good bitter aroma. Other, newer brands include a pilsner and a cola- blended beer called Dimix. DINKELACKER- SCHWABENBRÄU Tübinger Str. Today, their breweries are in partnership and together form the biggest player in Baden-Württemberg. The long-standing success of the brewery is due to its attention to quality over the course of its history. It started as a small home brewery; today it is bigger, but the beers are still handmade. A typical colour: dark mahogany. DÖBLER Kornmarkt 6, 91438 Bad Windsheim, Germany www. Production was traditional until 1950, after which the brewery switched to creating young- styled beers using technologically advanced equipment. It is available on draught. The family do nothing other than hand craft their beers, but always using the latest equipment. In 1612, Bavarian dukes engaged a master brewer from Einbeck, whose beer eventually became known as bock, in a corruption of the name Einbeck. Has a fine, slightly sweet flavour. ERDINGER Lange Zeile 1+3, 85435 Erding, Germany www. The first mention of a brewery at Erding was in 1886, but it was not until 1949 that the name Erdinger Weissbräu was used. Watch out for the ABV on this one. It is available between October and February. Everything about the family and their beers is steeped in tradition. A nice, light bitterness of hops in the finish. In modern times, 1986 was a turning point, when the Kalb family took over control. Full- bodied and slightly malty with a light bitter taste. After the harvest the grains are taken to a malt house, or maltings, where the commencement of the magical journey that ends in the glass takes place. There can be no beer without malt: it provides the sugars essential for yeast to feed on during fermentation, the by-products of which are carbon dioxide and alcohol. In the UK, as well as with some selective American brewers, Maris Otter is the chosen one, while others include Golden Promise and Optic. Just as beer divides into styles, barley has its variations too. In Britain and Belgium, winter-sown barley is used, because of its robust flavour, while German and Czech brewers prefer lighter and sweeter tasting spring-sown barley. Black malt is used in the very darkest beers, such as stouts; amber ales will often contain Brown malt or Crystal malt; pilsner-style beers often use Caramalt for lightness and a sweet note. BARLEY The barley grown for brewing is either two- or six-row barley. Two-row is common in Europe, while American brewers have traditionally used six-row; this is partly due to cost, but also because it works well with rice or corn, common adjuncts in beers produced by the larger brewers. This helps produce enzymes that break down the starch into the essential soluble malt sugars. This process involves steeping the grains in water and then laying them out to dry. Stewing malt in a way similar to making toffee produces Crystal malt, which adds body and a rich spiciness to beer. KILNING Shorter kilning times produce lightly cured malts that give a golden sparkle to ale and lager. Pale malt usually forms the majority of the grain in the mash tun — this is because it has the highest levels of starch and the enzymes that convert starch into fermentable sugars. A longer rest in the kiln means darker malts and a deeper colour, body, and flavour. The brewery is about 350 years old and changed hands many times in the first 200 years of its history. The Fausts took over in 1895, and still own it today. There are many different styles of beer produced, some of which have won prizes. There is also caramel and a little bitter-chocolate on the tongue. It is full-bodied and has a dry finish. FELSENBRÄU THALMANNSFELD 91790 Thalmannsfeld, Germany www. The third generation of the family guides the brewery and uses traditional recipes. Light scent of hops in the finish. FIEGE Moritz Fiege, Scharnhorststr. He sees his brewery as an ambassador for the Ruhr region. It is an institution offering typical local beers — inhabitants of the Ruhr love their beer. There is little chance of a big global player acquiring Fiege... FLENSBURGER Munketoft 12, 24937 Flensburg, Germany www. The term came to be used for a bottle of Flensburger, which at the time was the only German beer to use clip-top bottles. Other exclusive beers followed: Freiberger Silberquell 1903 and a wheat beer 1909. The Eichbaum brewery in Mannheim has acquired Freiberger and is focusing on making it one of the most modern beer producers in Germany. Full-bodied and precisely balanced between malts and hops. FRIEDENFELS Schlossbrauerei Friedenfels, Gemmingenstr. Friedenfels is the leading brewery of the region. Its taste is a mixture of bitter hops and sweet barley and wheat — typical of the style. The fourth generation of the family is in charge. There have been some changes since 1995, including the installation of new brewing equipment. Slightly carbonated, and fresh. Smooth, fruity, and sparkling. FÜRSTLICHEN ELLINGEN Schloss-Strasse 19, 91792 Ellingen, Germany www. The brewery opposite his castle in Ellingen was founded in 1690, but the brewing history of Ellingen is certainly older. The beer has been called Fürst Carl for about 200 years. In 2008 Alexander Jesina was appointed; he started his brewing career in the famous monastery of Andechs. FÜRSTENBERG Postplatz 1-4, 78166 Donaueschingen, Germany www. Fürstenberg was a major brewery by the beginning of the 20th century. This clear golden beer is a bit sweeter than the usual lager. The brewery buildings were damaged in World War II and had to be rebuilt. After some years of struggling, however, Ganter is finding a new lease of life in broader markets. Broyhan — a pale style of wheat beer — was popular for centuries in the city. It was founded in 1744 and became known for its wide variety of beers and for Vitamalz, the biggest German brand of pure malt drinks. The company is the only private brewery in the Offenbach region, to the south of Frankfurt. The taste of fine malt is typical. A great dunkel with a nice malty finish. GOLD OCHSEN Veitsbrunnenweg 3-8, 89073 Ulm, Germany www. The brewery has been in the hands of one family since 1868. A very rounded and smooth taste, with some sweetness in the finish. GÖLLER Wildgarten 12, 97475 Zeil am Main, Germany www. Both have grown steadily over the years. In 1998 the renovated restaurant was leased by the Zeiler family. The recipe is an ancient one. GOSLAR An der Abzucht 1a, 38640 Goslar, Germany www. Gose beer was popular for centuries, but fell out of favour in the early 20th century. The brewers add a third special malt. Altbier see p132 and kölsch see p123 are perhaps the most influential with brewers and beer enthusiasts elsewhere in the world, but the smoky rauchbier, sweet black schwarzbier, and subtle gose testify that there is much more to explore in the world of German beer. In northern Germany, in the former industrial city of Dortmund, Dortmunder export is a style of lager drier and slightly stronger than the average pils or helles. This golden beer was popular with factory workers but, sadly, it is now becoming less easy to find. Other hard-to-find variations on the lager theme include kellerbier, steinbier, spezial, roggen rue beer , and zoigl, which is a communally brewed beer found in northeastern Bavaria. One of the rarest German beer styles is gose, a wheat beer flavoured with a little salt and coriander. It can only be found in Leipzig and the nearby town of Goslar, from whence the name of the beer originated. SMOKY BEERS In Franconia, a neighbour of Bavaria, the beautiful and ancient town of Bamberg is the centre for rauchbier, or smoke beer. Here, malt is kilned over beechwood fires to give the beer its smoky character. Despite their smokiness, these beers are very appealing, dry, and moreish, and go well with robust dishes and smoked foods. The former was a dying beer style until given a new lease of life in the old East German province of Thuringia. Expect a pitch-black and luscious beer, with mocha coffee, vanilla, and burnt toffee notes. BAVARIAN DUNKELS Bavarian dunkels are deep reddish-brown in colour. Caroline Freifrau von Waldenfels is the current head — the daughter of Ernst-Albrecht who retired in 2005. The brewery was awarded the silver medal at the European Beer Awards in 2006 for its schwarzbier. This incarnation of the company lasted for more than 100 years. During the 1990s there was investment in new production equipment, and today the brewery is one of the most technologically advanced in the region. Sweet, full- bodied, and with delicate aromas of dried fruits and banana. GRÜNBACH Kellerberg 2, 85461 Bockhorn, Germany www. Alexander Noll is currently at the helm. It is part of the InBev stable today. A harmonious, golden beer, with a level of sweetness that is often liked by women drinkers. Beer production was mentioned for the first time here in 1417. Low carbonic acid makes it very smooth. HÄRKE Am Werderpark 5, 31224 Peine, Germany www. The Härkes constructed a new building for the brewery in 1927, and it has been enlarged and renovated in subsequent decades. Mild, dry, and influenced by fine aromatic hops and sweet malts. A real pilsner with a dry taste and pleasant finish. HASSERÖDER Auerhahnring 1, 38855 Wernigerode, Germany www. Production started in 1882 and was an immediate success. It was the best- selling beer in East Germany — and the pilsner lovers in the west did not wait long after Reunification to try it. HEIDELBERG KULTURBRAUEREI Leyergasse 6, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany www. Since 1999, however, it has had a rebirth as the Kulturbrauerei in the city of Heidelberg. It is mild, and similar to a pilsner. He later built a new one, and the brewery remained in the family until 1945. Traditional brewing methods continue to be used. Roasted malt dominates the taste, especially in the finish. Since then there have been many innovations in production, bottling, and styles of beer. The latest chapter began in 2007, following integration within the Warsteiner Group, but Herforder is still a family-run company. HERRNGIERSDORF Schlossallee 5, 84097 Herrngiersdorf, Germany www. With more than 875 years of history behind it, this is the oldest private brewery in the world. It has been owned by the Pausinger family since 1899. Since 1995 the sixth generation of the family has been managing it. The Irish would love it... HOFBRÄU MÜNCHEN Hofbräuallee 1, 81829 München, Germany www. It was founded in 1607 by Maximilian I, Duke of Bavaria. The linked brewery is situated in Riem, outside of the city. The brewery has always been linked with the Knallhütte restaurant here.
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