
Beer is generally made from four basic ingredients namely, malted cereal grains, hops, water, and yeast, which are fermented over a period. In addition, flavoring ingredients, such as herbs and fruits are also used in beer. There are various types of beers available in the market, of which two (ale and lager) are commercially consumed. Change in social lifestyle of the working class coupled with growth in disposable income, especially in the developing Asian economies, has fueled the growth of the market. The global beer market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2017 to 2025.