Gradually, this right to brew was extended to more and more brewers, provided that they were officially licensed to brew wheat beer. Today, wheat beer is still associated with the Bavarian region of Germany and this region contains the most highly- concentrated area of wheat beer drinkers in the world. Wheat beer is a type of ale, because it s brewed using top- fermenting yeast. I have seen an occasional wheat beer that was brewed as a lager, but the majority are ales. This style of beer is usually brewed without much filtering, producing a hazy appearance.
Wheat beer is brewed with a mixture of wheat malt and barley malt.
Hops are kept to a minimum in the brewing of wheat beer, producing a taste that is more grainy. This style is more highly- carbonated than other beers, which contributes to its popularity as a summer drink. Be careful when you pour, because the high level of carbonation can cause your glass to overflow, if you're too aggressive. In the United States, some craft- brewers produce wheat beer, but it s still not as popular as many other styles. It s common for brewers to enhance the flavor by adding additional flavors, like raspberry, honey, cloves, and other ingredients.