Types of beer !

Any fermented beverage brewed with a cereal grain is called a beer. It can be divided into two broad categories based on the brewing process used – lager and ale.

•Lager – A lager, roughly analogous to white wine, is generally lighter in colour, body and taste. You'll also hear beer types talk of Pilsner and bock styles, which are included in the lager family. Lagers are bottom fermenting beers.
•Ales – Darker and more robust, typically with a more complex flavour profile, which, for the sake of discussion, we'll consider the equivalent of red wine. Stouts and wheat beers are members of this family. Ales are top fermenting beers.
These two categories are not clear cut and there are quite a few drinks that lie in the twilight zone. The general distinction between different beers is made on the basis of the percentage of alcohol present in them. Alcohol content in different beers is referred to as ABV (Alcohol By Volume). It varies from zero percent for light, non-alcoholic beer to up to eight percent for strong stouts.

In the past few years, non-alcoholic beers have become quite popular in Australia and around the world. One of the most popular ultra light beers in Europe is Schlossgold, originating in Austria, which tastes so beautifully fresh and has the quality of a full-strength beer. Whilst the beer does contain 0.4 percent of alcohol, it is not liquor and is considered a non-alcoholic drink by most of the authorities. Therefore, Schlossgold non-alcoholic beer is a potential product for all retailers, small or large, without a liquor licence. You can also drink and drive with Schlossgold. It is currently available in Woolworth’s supermarkets in NSW, QLD and VIC and in clubs.

Konrad Beverages is a Sydney-based company that represents various international drinks and brands in Australia. Apart from representing Schlossgold low alcohol beer, they also sell a power drink called ‘Powerking’ from Holland, which is available in three flavours (Classic, Cranberry and Sugar Free) and a natural mineral water from Slovakia. The range contains a first in Australia; the natural mountain mineral waters are mixed with herbs and flowers. There are seven different flavours: Dandelion, Sage, Wild Thyme, Lemon Balm, Sparkling, Low and Still Mineral Waters. To know more about both Konrad Beverages and Schlossgold, please log on to their website at