Imported Beer: Brewing beer is an important tradition in many countries around the world. From country to country, region to region, the many styles, colors and tastes can become very complex. The water source, the choice of barley malt and hops, and also the brewing techniques of each region gives us the unique beers we find in the "Import Category". Most of the recipes date back centuries ago. The arrival of these "Imports" to the United States gives us a great variety of international tastes and traditions from around the world.