Kings of Beer

Contrary to what the bearded, hipster-turned-brewer down at your local microbrewery might tell you, the most difficult beer to brew isn’t a robust stout or a hoppy IPA. With only 5 natural ingredients, an excruciatingly long brewing timeline, and a flavor profile so delicate that the slightest imperfection can spell disaster — the American Lager takes the crown as the world’s most difficult beer to brew. This little-known truth is evident in the fact that most microbreweries don't even attempt to make American Lagers for being too complex. In Kings of Beer, a diverse group of elite Brewmasters from 65 breweries and 23 countries, battle it out in an intense competition to brew the world’s most iconic American Lager — Budweiser. The Brewmaster who can brew the best, most consistent Budweiser over a 12-month period will bring home the Global Brewmaster Cup. (Gravitas Ventures)