What Is Beer Called in England?

Lager. In the United Kingdom, the most common beer is the one which the British refer to as “lager”. This word originates from the German word “lagern” which means “to store”. It's the most popular style of beer in the world and most likely what you would be given in any country if you just ask for “a beer”.

Why is British beer called bitter?

There's a satisfyingly simple explanation. Amidst the rising popularity of pale ales in 19th century Britain, thirsty bargoers latched on to the term "bitter" to refer to these hoppy and sharp beers in contrast with the less hoppy milds that were prevalent at the time. The nickname stuck.

What is English beer?

Despite the resurgence of traditional British ales and the rise of British craft brewing, lager remains the undisputed sales champion in Britain. The British beer market is still dominated by international beer brands such as Budweiser, Heineken, Carlsberg, Stella Artois, and Guinness.