Best Tasting Beer

To unanimously award a beer the title of the best tasting beer in the world is a very difficult task due to the large number of beers that are available from different corners of the world, and the differing tastes of beer drinkers. You'll find many brands that are absolutely revered and adored by certain people, but completely shunned by others. It is impossible to find the absolutely best tasting beer that everyone will love, but there are a few brands that are most certainly loved by a majority of people.

Beer has been around for centuries and pretty much every country has their own unique way of brewing beer, and as a result they have a distinct taste that sets them apart from all their contemporaries. Within a certain country there are many brands of beer as well, and it all depends on the tastes and preferences of the drinker. The best tasting beer in the United States is equally hard to pinpoint due to the vast list of available beers.

Best Tasting Beers
Beer connoisseurs across the world would give you very differing opinions about the best tasting beers but there are certainly a few brands that will be common to all. These are some of the most popular beers in the world, and this popularity can accurately be credited to the taste of these beers. What differentiates one beer from the other is undoubtedly the taste, so it goes without saying that the most popular beers are also the best tasting beers in the world.

When you talk about beer, the 2 countries that immediately come to mind are Germany and Belgium. Every country has their own extensive network of beer brewing, but in these 2 countries beer is deeply engulfed in the culture of the people living there. Undoubtedly, most of the best tasting beers come from Germany and Belgium, and most of their brands are easily available in the United States as well. European countries have a greater foothold in the worldwide beer distribution market, and most of the best tasting beers are of European origin.

Another reason why it is hard to point out the best tasting beers is that different occasions call for different types of beer. For instance, a beer that will taste good with a barbecue may not the best choice for just lounging around the house on a hot afternoon. Different makes of beer are better suited for different moments.

• Best tasting beer with a burger - For this purpose one needs to have a beer that complements the taste off the burger, rather than overrides it. Try a Victory Prima Pils beer to go with a burger, and you will not regret the choice.
• Best tasting beer with dessert - Beers are not generally paired with desserts or sweet dishes, but that is only because most people are unable to find the right match. Try a New Belgium 1554 Enlightened Black Ale with dessert for a truly great taste.
• Best tasting organic beer - Organic beers were very rare till a few years back, but now almost every major brewery produces a make or organic beer. The best tasting beer for non beer drinkers is definitely George Schneider's Wiesen Edel-Weisse.
• Best tasting seasonal beer - Seasonal beers are only brewed once or twice a year, and this is because they contain an ingredient that can only be procured at those times in a year. Try the AleSmith YuleSmith beer to know what we mean.

Apart from these great tasting beers, here are a few more beers that you must try at least once in your lifetime to experience a brilliant blend of taste and smoothness.

• Pliny the Elder
• Anchor Steam
• Rogue Juniper Pale Ale
• MacTarnahan's Amber Ale
• Trumer Pils
• Brugse Zot Blond
• Old Milwaukee Light
• Toohey's Extra Dry
• McGarvey's Scottish Ale
• Paradox Grain

Also see the following:

• Brands of Beer
• A Short History of Beer

Note that these are all beers that are produced and are easily available in the United States. Any one of these could be the best tasting beer for you, it simply depends on the occasion and your personal tastes and preferences.