Definition: beer

It is not so much the colour that differentiates beers, but the fermentation process: high-temperature fermentation, between 15 and 20°C for 4 to 6 days for full-bodied beers, or low-temperature fermentation, at around 8°C for 7 to 10 days, for lighter beers. Germany is the world's leading consumer of beer, with 148 litres per capita per year. See the different special beers.

Aroma of the fermentation series found in certain young wines.

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