When Water, Malted Grain, yeast and hops are combine it produces what we like to call beer, this liquid has been on humankinds table for as long as we could say and through the many thousands of years a huge variety and styles have been created, enjoyed and celebrated.

Looking to the best breweries in Europe we offer a few examples held high esteem and a few styles which are here explained.

Lambic Beer

A traditional Belgian Style of Beer distinctive for its sour and Fruity Flavours. Unlike most beers which are made with carefully controlled yeast strains Lambic is spontaneously fermented, it relies on wild yeast and bacteria present in the enviroment for fermentation. Its then aged in wooden barrels, often for several years which enhances its complex and tangy profile, fruits can be added for sweetness to balance the sour profile.

Hefeweizen

Classic German Wheat beer known for its hazy appearance and refreshing flavours. The term Hefe means yeast and weizen wheat, reflecting the beers unfiltered nature and high wheat content. Hefeweizens are typically light bodied with a slighty sweet , bready malt base and the yeast strains used in fermentation produce characteristic flavours of banana and clove. Highly carbonated to produce a smooth crisp finish.

Trappist Beers

A unique category of Ales brewed by Trappist Monks within the walls of monasteries, following strict guidelines to ensure authenticity. Known for their rich flavours, these beers offer notes of fruit, spice, caramel and malt. Typically bottle conditioned which means secondary fermentation occurs in the bottle adding further depth, strength and subtlety. What sets them apart is their commitment to quality and tradition with proceeds often supporting monastic communities or charitable works.

Smoked Beers

Traditional German style of Beers characterised by their smoky aroma and flavour which comes from using malted barley dried over an open flame. These beers range from light and subtly smoky to dark and intensely robust. The style is associated with the German town of Bamberg and remains a beloved speciality.