Beer is the beverage of choice for most travellers, as most coaching inns and other roadside bars stock this drink instead of ale for its longevity. Brewed with hops for a different flavour than its cousin ale, beer breweries thrive throughout the Empire, and most see it as a good alternative to ale. In fact, there are nearly twice as many breweries specializing in beer than ale. Beer comes in several varieties including bock, pale, dark, lager, red, pilsner, porter, and stout.[1a]
Among some of the greatest brews are Korben's Finest, a Dwarf stout made from pale malt, roasted unmalted barley, and caramel malt. Another popular beer is Seamus Lager, which has a smooth, crisp taste and a clean finish. The most notorious beer, though, is Keigel's Natural Pig Swill, brewed in the heart of the Moot. Only the worst low-life scum and thirstiest Halfling would ever deign to put this vile concoction to the taste. Worse, the after-effects of this vile brew are painful and accompanied with much vomiting.[1a]