Beer is the world's oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic drink; it is the third most popular drink overall, after water and tea. The production of beer is called brewing, which involves the fermentation of sugars, mainly derived from cereal grain starches—most commonly from malted barley, although wheat, maize (corn), and rice are widely used. Most beer is flavoured with hops, which add bitterness and act as a natural preservative, though other flavourings such as herbs or fruit may occasionally be included. The fermentation process causes a natural carbonation effect, although this is often removed during processing, and replaced with forced carbonation.
Among the alcoholic drinks, Beer is quite common and popular in almost every Country of the World. Beer is drink primarily as a source of liquid and for its pleasant & refreshing taste; non-the less, its nutritional properties are of great importance. A special use of beer is for the control of sodium intake in the treatment of disease e.g. congestive heart failure, high blood pressure and certain Kidney and liver ailments. The growth of Indian beer industry in recent years has been fast. Some 36 units are manufacturing beer in India. The Indian beer industry has shifted towards the strong beer segment. As the sector is heavily licensed, any changes in the tax regime will affect the growth of this segment. Accelerated growth would also be possible with liberalized licensing for manufacturing and retailing.
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