Top Ten European Beers

Here's a list of my top ten European beers. To be honest with you just about everyone's list would probably be different. There are so many beers to choose from in Europe is a little bit overwhelming. Take for instance Belgium, they have hundreds of beers of every color, taste and style imaginable. I just wanted to give people a list of beers that I think they should try while on there european vacation.

The list contains a mix of lagers, ales, bitters and stouts from across Europe with a little description about each beers characteristics. Give them a try when you visit Europe. I'm sure you won't be disappointed. So here's the top ten European beers.

Keep one thing in mind. If you have ever tried any of these beers outside of Europe they're not the same. The taste is completely different and the beer is not as fresh. Make sure you try them out on your trip and I promise you you'll notice the difference.

1. Jupiler (Belgium) - This is the most amazing beer on the planet as far as I'm concerned. It's the most popular beer in Belgium but you never see it outside of the country except for maybe France. Instead we have to drink Stella. You will love this beer if you try it and you'll be begging for more. It's served best in a tall slender glass. The best lager anywhere!

2. RugenBrau (Interlaken, Switzerland) - If you happen to be visiting Interlaken make sure you try the local beer and get a glass for yourself. The beer is so fresh it makes my mouth water just thinking about it. Terrific lager, definitely one of the top ten European beers

3. Augustiner Helles (Munich, Germany) - Augustiner is Munich's oldest brewery and supplied the bulk of the beer during Oktoberfest. Take the time to sit down in a local beer garden and enjoy this wonderful beer. Augustiner Helles is a light lager

4. Radeberger (Berlin, Germany) - Radeberger is a Pils that comes from Dresden and can be found throughout northern Germany. It's a great beer to have while in Berlin.

5. Pilsner Urquell (Czech Republic) - The Czechs were the inventors of Pilsner beer and Pilsner Urquell is the most famous of them all. This beer is so much better in the Czech Republic it's hard to believe that they even bother selling it anywhere else. You have to try it to believe it.

6. Guinness (Ireland) - Guinness is perhaps one of the famous beers in the world. This stout has been brewed in since the late 1700's an can only really be enjoyed in the atmosphere of an Irish pub. Talk about a different taste. You won't regret having a pint of this beer if you make a trip to Ireland.

7. Newcastle Brown Ale (England) - Although not an old beer per say it has developed quite a following around the world and the best tasting Newcastle can be found only in Newcastle, England. Check out my page on the history of ale in England.

8. Paulaner (Munich, Germany) - Another great beer from Munich. Make a trip to the brewery where you'll have a wonderful experience at the beer garden where they have traditional Bavarian activities almost every night.

9. Kilkenny (Ireland) - The ultimate in creamy smoothness, Kilkenny has a very unique composition which is why I believe it is one of the top ten European beers.

10. Berliner Kindl (Berlin, Germany) - When in Berlin have a Kindl. Berlin is fast catching up to Munich and Bavaria with quality beer. The nightlife is getting pretty good as well.

I hope my list of the top ten European beers has got you all prepared for your European vacation. Give them a try and I'm sure you'll go back for more.

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