I used a German wheat beer because that's what I had in the fridge, but you can use any kind! You can use American lagers or pilsners such as, Coors Light/Banquet or Miller/Miller Lite, but the malty flavor will be mild. Amber ales, like Fat Tire or a hoppy IPA beer will add more flavor. You can even go for a dark strout, like Guinness, which is slightly more bitter, but very flavor forward. If you don't consume alcohol, you can use non-alcoholic beer. It has more flavor than water.