Ice Beer
Ice beer is a type of beer especially conditioned in chilled temperature. This cool environment allows the beer to form ice crystals which, when removed, concentrates the beer’s flavor and alcoholic content. Ice beer is commonly made with lager. There are however, other ice beers that come in an array of flavors and varieties.
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To learn more about, here are other interesting facts about ice beers:
- Ice beer was actually discovered by accidents. According to accounts, they were invented when German beer makers found ice in their lager. When they removed the ice, they found out that the beer has developed a richer and stronger flavor.
- The first ice beer in the US was called Molson ice.
- German beer makers refer to ice beers as eisbock.
- Ice beer flavors vary from one country to another. Germans ice beers for instance has a very string and thick malty flavor. On the other hand, American and Canadian ice beers feature a light sweet taste.
- In Germany, ice beers are regarded as strong winter beer. In the US however, ice beers are popular summer beers.
- Because of its high alcoholic content, ice beers are commonly marketed for strong beer drinkers.