Beer

Beer is considered the world’s oldest alcoholic beverage, with a history stretching back thousands of years to the ancient cultures of the Sumerians and Ancient Egypt. Through centuries of tradition and continuous product development, beer has become an integral part of many cultures and is today the most popular alcoholic drink in the world. 

The process of making beer is called brewing. Beer is produced by fermenting sprouted grains, known as malt. Traditionally, barley is used as the main ingredient, but other starch-rich sources are also employed—for example, millet beer in Africa, wheat beer in Germany, rice beer in East Asia, and corn beer in Mexico and South America. Continuous innovation has added an exciting variety of craft beers to the selection, using fruits, herbs, or even hemp as additional ingredients. Depending on the brewing method and choice of raw materials, the range of beers is very broad—from light and crisp lagers to robust and malty ales. stoutideni; humalastest ja aromaatsetest IPA-dest hapude ja keerukate ale-deni. 

The importance of beer in cultural history is illustrated by, for example, Germany’s 1516 Beer Purity Law, or Reinheitsgebot, which defined the only permissible ingredients for beer production as barley malt, hops, yeast, and water. Interestingly, wheat beer became especially popular in Germany. Germany has also become synonymous with beer festivals, most notably Oktoberfest. The United Kingdom also has a strong beer culture, where pubs have evolved into entertainment venues or even community centers where people socialize after work. 

Whether you prefer light or dark beer, pilsner or porter, Araxes online store offers a beer to suit every taste. Both local beers and popular selections from Mexico, Belgium, Denmark, and Germany are available.