Beer

usgb/bɪr/
noun

An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt and flavoured with hops.

He sat down to have a bottle of beer.
Visual representation of "beer" - An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt and flavoured with hops.

Often appears as...

  • bottle of beer
  • can of beer
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Alcohol Content

Beers vary in alcohol strength, often indicated as 'ABV' (alcohol by volume).

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Check the ABV before you buy the beer to make sure it's not too strong.
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Serving Temperature

Different beers taste best at different temperatures; some warm, some chilled.

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The bar serves the wheat beer chilled, just how I like it.
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Cultural Variations

The significance and customs of beer drinking vary worldwide; research local practices.

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In Germany, it's common to clink glasses and say 'Prost!' before a sip of beer.
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