Beer: version 1

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# Beer <!--category-->

## Identity <!--identity-->
name: Beer
gpc_code: 10000159
gpc_level: brick
parent: category/50202200
gpc_publication: 286 GPC as of May 2026
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## About <!--about-->
Includes any products that can be described/observed as a beer made by the fermentation of cereals, usually barley or hops but also maize, wheat, rice and sorghum, by the addition of yeast and water. These products are differentiated by various brewing techniques and include products described as lager, bitter, ale, stout, lambic and specialty beers.Includes beer mixed drinks.

### Excludes

Specifically excludes non-alcoholic beer. Excludes products such as Soft drinks that may be labelled as beer, such as Ginger Beer/Ale and Root Beer.
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