Visitors Toast each Other with Beer Glass
During the middle ages the female brewers were common in Germany and the job belongs to ladies; and notwithstanding its beer culture. Reuters

Beer is one of the most popular beverages of all time. Some countries boast having hundreds of brands, while others take pride in producing the best quality and ingredients. Here are the five nations that make the best beer.

1. Germany

The country has been brewing beer for hundreds of years and until now, companies are doing their best to come up with the best quality for customers around the world. The most popular creations from Germany include wheat ales and light lagers such as pilsner. There are over 1,300 breweries in Germany, making it the biggest beer producer in Europe.

2. Belgium

Similar to Germany, Belgium has been brewing beer since the Middle Ages. Now, there are 20 different kinds of beer and the country boasts of being the top producer in Europe. Their pilsners are among the most popular with over 1,000 breweries all over the country offering other types.

3. United States

In an article by Thetopten.com, the United States is the largest producer of beer in the world. It features all the styles available, influenced by stouts and sours from Europe. The country also features microbrews, which can copy the style and taste of popular beers in Europe. In the past 20 years, American breweries have improved their system and technology and researched ancient beer recipes to offer more variety as well as re-live tradition.

4. Canada

Canada features a number of strong beers and has expanded its expertise in brewing through brands like Moosehead, Labatt and Molson. The country is proud of its excellent quality ales too. Recently, Canada has been very active in the microbrew approach, inspired by the Americans. Serious brewers plan to come up with unique Canadian tastes in the next few years.

5. Mexico

Mexico started to pick up the brewing trend in the mid-1800s. The first flavors were highly influenced by the Germans who migrated to Mexico. Even today, there are a number of flavours that still feature the old taste loved by the Germans. Askmen.com writes that a number of Mexican brands have become popular in the past several years, making millions of tons of great beer each year, such as Corona.