Creating a complete and exhaustive list of all types of beer in the world, including historical varieties, is an extremely challenging task due to the sheer diversity and evolution of beer styles over time. However, I can provide you with a more comprehensive list that covers a wide range of beer styles from various regions and time periods, along with brief descriptions and their founding places. Please note that this list will still only scratch the surface of the vast world of beer:
Sumerian Beer (Ancient Mesopotamia):
- Description: Brewed by the Sumerians around 4000 BCE, this beer was typically made from barley and emmer wheat. It had a porridge-like consistency and was consumed with straws to filter out the solid remnants.
- Founding Place: Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq).
Gruit Ale (Medieval Europe):
- Description: A historical beer style made with a mixture of herbs, spices, and other botanicals (known as gruit) instead of hops for bitterness and flavor.
- Founding Place: Various regions in medieval Europe.
Sahti (Finland):
- Description: A traditional Finnish beer made with juniper berries and branches, giving it a unique herbal and fruity flavor profile.
- Founding Place: Finland.
Kölsch (Germany):
- Description: A pale, crisp, and well-balanced ale that is cold-fermented like a lager. Kölsch is known for its clean taste and moderate hop bitterness.
- Founding Place: Cologne, Germany.
Bock (Germany):
- Description: A strong, malty lager with a slightly sweet taste. Bocks come in various substyles like Traditional Bock, Doppelbock, and Eisbock.
- Founding Place: Germany.
Weissbier (Germany):
- Description: Also known as Hefeweizen, this is a wheat beer with fruity and spicy yeast-derived flavors. It often has a cloudy appearance due to suspended yeast.
- Founding Place: Germany.
Barleywine (United Kingdom):
- Description: A strong ale with a high alcohol content, rich malt profile, and complex flavors reminiscent of wine. It comes in English and American styles.
- Founding Place: United Kingdom.
Scotch Ale (Scotland):
- Description: A strong, malt-forward ale with caramel and toffee flavors. Scotch ales come in various strengths, from light to wee heavy.
- Founding Place: Scotland.
Berliner Weisse (Germany):
- Description: A tart and refreshing wheat beer, often served with flavored syrups to balance the sourness. It's light in alcohol and highly carbonated.
- Founding Place: Berlin, Germany.
Trappist Ale (Belgium/Netherlands):
- Description: Brewed by Trappist monks, these ales include Dubbel, Tripel, and Quadrupel styles. They are known for their complex flavors and higher alcohol content.
- Founding Place: Trappist monasteries in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Russian Imperial Stout (United Kingdom/Russia):
- Description: A robust, high-alcohol stout with flavors of roasted malt, chocolate, and coffee. It was historically brewed for export to the Russian imperial court.
- Founding Place: United Kingdom (brewed for Russia).
American Pale Ale (United States):
- Description: A hoppy beer style with a balance of malt sweetness and hop bitterness. APA is known for its prominent hop flavors and aromas.
- Founding Place: United States.
Belgian Strong Ale (Belgium):
- Description: A diverse category of strong ales, including Golden Strong Ale and Dark Strong Ale. They are characterized by high alcohol content and complex flavors.
- Founding Place: Belgium.
Munich Dunkel (Germany):
- Description: A dark lager with a rich, malty profile and minimal hop bitterness. It's known for its smooth and clean taste.
- Founding Place: Munich, Germany.
Kvass (Russia):
- Description: A low-alcohol, fermented beverage made from bread, often flavored with fruits or herbs. It has a slightly sour taste and is popular in Russia and other Eastern European countries.
- Founding Place: Russia.
Lambic (Belgium):
- Description: A spontaneously fermented, sour beer style originating in the Brussels area. Lambics often serve as a base for fruit-flavored variants like Kriek (cherry) and Framboise (raspberry).
- Founding Place: Brussels, Belgium.
Porter (United Kingdom):
- Description: A dark, rich beer with flavors of roasted malt, chocolate, and caramel. It was historically favored by porters and laborers, giving it its name.
- Founding Place: London, United Kingdom.
Pilsner (Czech Republic):
- Description: A pale lager with a crisp, refreshing taste, characterized by its light color, maltiness, and distinct hop bitterness.
- Founding Place: Plzeň (Pilsen), Czech Republic.
IPA (India Pale Ale) (United Kingdom):
- Description: A hoppy beer style within the broader category of pale ales. IPAs are known for their strong hop flavor, often with floral, citrus, or piney notes.
- Founding Place: United Kingdom (historically brewed for export to India).
Stout (Ireland/United Kingdom):
- Description: A dark, rich beer with flavors of roasted malt, coffee, and chocolate. Stouts can vary widely, from dry and bitter to sweet and creamy.
- Founding Place: Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Saison (Belgium):
- Description: A farmhouse ale originally brewed for seasonal workers. Saisons are often fruity, spicy, and refreshing, with a dry finish.
- Founding Place: Wallonia, Belgium.
Rauchbier (Germany):
- Description: A smoked beer with a distinct smoky flavor, resulting from drying malted barley over an open flame.
- Founding Place: Bamberg, Germany.
American Craft Beer (United States):
- Description: The craft beer movement in the U.S. has led to an explosion of innovative styles and flavors, from hop-forward IPAs to barrel-aged stouts and sour ales.
- Founding Place: Various cities and states across the United States.
Oud Bruin (Belgium/Netherlands):
- Description: A dark, sour ale with flavors of dark fruit, caramel, and malt. Oud Bruin is aged to develop its complex taste.
- Founding Place: Belgium and the Netherlands.
California Common (United States):
- Description: Also known as Steam Beer, this is a lager fermented at warmer temperatures, resulting in a unique flavor profile with a hint of fruity esters.
- Founding Place: San Francisco, United States.
Eisbock (Germany):
- Description: A strong beer style made by freezing a portion of a Doppelbock and removing the ice to concentrate flavors and alcohol content.
- Founding Place: Germany.
Zwickelbier (Germany):
- Description: An unfiltered and unpasteurized lager with a fresh and slightly cloudy appearance. It is often served directly from the fermentation tank.
- Founding Place: Germany.
Altbier (Germany):
- Description: A traditional German ale with a balanced malt and hop profile, often with a slight fruity note. Altbier is fermented at cooler temperatures.
- Founding Place: Düsseldorf, Germany.
Lichtenhainer (Germany):
- Description: A historical German beer style with a smoky-sour taste, resulting from a combination of malted barley and wheat.
- Founding Place: Germany.
Grodziskie/Gose/Gose-style (Poland/Germany):
- Description: Grodziskie is a Polish oak-smoked wheat beer, while Gose is a German sour wheat beer brewed with coriander and salt. Both styles have seen modern interpretations as well.
- Founding Place: Poland and Germany.
Amber Ale (United States):
- Description: A malt-forward ale with a balance of hops, resulting in a medium-bodied beer with caramel and biscuit flavors.
- Founding Place: United States.
Dunkelweizen (Germany):
- Description: A dark wheat beer with flavors of banana, clove, and chocolate. It's a combination of the Dunkel (dark) and Weissbier (wheat beer) styles.
- Founding Place: Germany.
Belgian Witbier (Belgium):
- Description: A light, hazy wheat beer brewed with spices like coriander and orange peel. It has a citrusy and refreshing character.
- Founding Place: Belgium.
Märzen/Oktoberfest (Germany):
- Description: Märzen is a traditional German lager with a medium to full body and a malty flavor. Oktoberfest is a type of Märzen traditionally brewed for the Oktoberfest celebration.
- Founding Place: Germany.
Bières de Garde (France):
- Description: A French farmhouse ale with a range of colors and flavors, often featuring fruity and spicy notes.
- Founding Place: Northern France.
Kellerbier/Zwickelbier (Germany):
- Description: These are unfiltered and unpasteurized lagers, often served directly from the fermentation tank or cask. They have a fresher and cloudier appearance.
- Founding Place: Germany.
Cream Ale (United States):
- Description: A light, smooth ale with a clean and crisp taste. Cream ales are often compared to lagers due to their similar characteristics.
- Founding Place: United States.
Bière de Champagne (Belgium/France):
- Description: A strong, effervescent beer often corked and caged like champagne bottles. It is designed for special occasions and celebrations.
- Founding Place: Belgium and France.
Australian Sparkling Ale (Australia):
- Description: A traditional Australian ale style with a balance of malt and hop flavors, often with fruity esters and a higher carbonation level.
- Founding Place: Australia.
Czech Amber Lager (Czech Republic):
- Description: A malt-forward lager with a focus on rich, caramelized flavors. This style is distinct from the more well-known Pilsner.
- Founding Place: Czech Republic.
Belgian Dubbel (Belgium):
- Description: A strong, dark ale with a complex malt profile, featuring dark fruit, caramel, and spicy notes from Belgian yeast.
- Founding Place: Belgium.
Baltic Porter (Baltic States/Poland/Russia):
- Description: A strong, dark lager with flavors of roasted malt, chocolate, and coffee. Baltic porters often have a smoother and sweeter profile.
- Founding Place: Baltic States, Poland, Russia.
Irish Red Ale (Ireland):
- Description: A malt-focused ale with a reddish-brown hue and flavors of caramel and toffee. It's a well-balanced beer style.
- Founding Place: Ireland.
Japanese Rice Lager (Japan):
- Description: A light and crisp lager brewed with rice adjuncts, resulting in a clean and delicate flavor profile.
- Founding Place: Japan.
Polotmavý (Czech Republic):
- Description: A Czech amber lager with a balanced malt and hop profile, often featuring toasted and caramelized flavors.
- Founding Place: Czech Republic.
Scottish Ale (Scotland):
- Description: A diverse category of ales with various strengths, from light to strong. Scottish ales often feature malt-forward flavors with a touch of smokiness.
- Founding Place: Scotland.
Belgian Blonde Ale (Belgium):
- Description: A moderate-strength ale with a balance of malt and yeast-derived fruity esters. It's a lighter alternative to Belgian Strong Ales.
- Founding Place: Belgium.
Smoked Beer (Various):
- Description: A style that includes various beers with smoky flavors, often achieved by drying malt over open flames. Examples include Rauchbier from Germany and various other smoked ales.
- Founding Place: Various regions.
American Amber Ale (United States):
- Description: A balanced and moderate-strength ale with malt-forward flavors and a moderate hop bitterness. It's often a gateway beer for newcomers to craft beer.
- Founding Place: United States.
EPA (English Pale Ale) (United Kingdom):
- Description: A traditional English pale ale with a focus on malt flavors and a mild hop bitterness. It's a precursor to the more hop-forward American Pale Ale.
- Founding Place: United Kingdom.
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