The other drink that we Brits are most often connected with is beer. In the UK traditionalBeer beer is different to anywhere else in the world. The drink that most nationalities would call beer is actually lager (like Carlsberg, Fosters, Stella etc). Whilst this is also drunk a lot in Britain, ‘real’ beer (bitter or ale) is far more traditional.
It is generally darker in colour, far less bubbly and served at room temperature or just below. There are literally hundreds of different brands of beer in the UK and every pub will have its own selection. It is of course alcoholic, though is usually only about 4-5% alcohol and served in pints. To get some impressed looks from old British men, try ordering a pint of bitter at an old fashioned English pub.