 Beer is very common throughout all parts of Germany, with many local and regional breweries producing a wide variety of beers.The pale lager pilsner, a style developed in the mid-19th century, is predominant in most parts of the country today, whereas wheat beer ("Weißbier"/"Weizen") and other types of lager are common, especially in Bavaria.A number of regions have local specialties, many of which, like "Weißbier", are more traditionally brewed ales.