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Being a country with a temperate climate, the United Kingdom has a wide variety of beers to suit the varying seasons. Many microbrewers and some of the larger brewers create seasonal beers at different times of the year.

Beer styles around the world vary immensely and are generally driven by the local climate and indigenous varieties of hops and grain. The style of brewing is also dependent on the ambient temperatures and the historical development in the regional brewing industries.

CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, has been a driving force in reviving traditional beer in pubs in the UK, which has aided the revival of small independent breweries. Beers can be classified in the following categories: