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Chimay Red was the first Trappist beer that was brewed by monks at the Scourmont Abbey, a Trappist monastery in Chimay, Belgium. This amber-colored dubbel—a specific Trappist style—is made with ground malt (germinated and dried barley) and water that is exclusively drawn from the two wells located inside the monastery. The wort that is extruded is then boiled with hops before it is clarified, fermented, and stored. After the storage process, the beer is flat and clear, and active yeast is then added to create effervescence and to reach the desired alcohol content (7% ABV). When bottled, the beer undergoes the second fermentation in the bottle. Red Chimay has a light body, smooth texture, and aromas that are reminiscent of ripe fruit, leather, toffee, and licorice. It is available in bottles of 33cl and 75cl, and it is best served in traditional Chimay chalice. This Trappist beer is best paired with washed-rind and nutty cheeses, caramelized nuts, tomato-based sauces, and hearty stews. Expand

Duvel is a famed Belgian pale ale that is produced by Duvel Moortgat Brewery. It was initially named Victory Ale—but its name was later changed into Duvel, presumably after it was referenced as nen echten duvel (a real devil) due to its high alcohol content (8.5%). This pale ale became the brewery’s flagship beer, though several other styles are also available on the market. Classic Duvel is made from Scottish yeast, and it is hopped with Saaz and Styrian Golding hops. The beer has delicate effervescence, and it undergoes the second fermentation in the bottle. It is smooth and silky, with prominent hop flavors, citrusy, spicy, and floral aromas, subtle bitterness, and a dry finish. Duvel is an excellent match to aged cheese, seafood, and grilled or roasted meat.Expand

Guinness Draught is an iconic dark Irish stout that is made from malted barley and roasted unmalted barley. To this day, Guinness remains one of the most exported beers in the world. The story of its invention starts with Arthur Guinness, who founded the brewery in 1759. At the time, lagers were all the rage, but Arthur decided to experiment with a dark beer known as porter that was becoming immensely popular in England. Unlike other breweries, Guinness heavily relied on export, sending its strong black beer all across the world. Arthur passed on his business to his son Arthur Guinness II, who went on to create the largest brewery in Ireland. Guinness Draught was created in 1959—as a festive brew to celebrate the occasion when Arthur Guinness signed his 9,000-year lease. The beer was an instant success praised for its complexity and rich, creamy, and velvety texture. It combines flavors of bitter hops, malt sweetness, and roasted barley, while the typical aromas include coffee and malt. They pair best with chocolate or caramel desserts, traditional British and Irish dishes, beef, oysters, and seafood. Guinness Draught is sold in cans, bottles, and kegs, and it usually has 4.3% alcohol by volume.Expand

Corona (Corona Extra) is the most popular Mexican beer and of the best-known beers worldwide. This golden-colored, refreshing beer is often categorized as a light American-style lager. It has a light-body and a crisp and a subtly sweet malty flavor. The drink was introduced in 1925, and it is bottled at 4.6% ABV. Corona is usually served with a lime wedge tucked inside the neck of the bottle. It is not known when and why this custom appeared, but it supposedly compliments the flavor of the beer. Although Corona is rarely lauded for its quality, it customarily appears on the lists of top-selling beer brands. Its name stems from the Sun's corona—an aura of plasma surrounding the Sun and other stars. The beer got a somewhat bad reputation during the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020, and the brand could not escape the inevitable association with the epidemic. Expand