In this section, we grouped beer into a 12-pack of
styles. This way you can pick up a couple of sixers and
get a nice feel for some of the various options in the
world of beer.
Pale Lagers
Pilsners, Dark Lagers
Harp Lager, Amstel Light
refreshing, sweet, malty
Pilsners
Pale Lagers, Golden Ales
Pilsner Urquell, Bitburger
bitter, crisp, dry, sharp
Golden Ales
Wheat Beers, Pale Ales, Pilsners,
Fruit Beers, Belgian Style Brews
Redhook Blonde, Victory Golden
Monkey
sweet, clean, can be full
Wheat Beers
Golden Ales, Fruit Beers
Hoegaarden White, Blue Moon
citrus, sour, fruity, banana, spritzy
Pale Ales
IPAs
Bass Pale Ale, Sierra Nevada Pale
Ale
fruity, bitter, toasty, can have a
caramel flavor
IPAs
Pale Ales
Goose Island India Pale Ale,
Harpoon IPA
very bitter, dry, robust
Amber Ales
Brown Ales, Pale Ales, Dark
Lagers
Smithwick's Irish Ale, New
Belgium's Fat Tire
buttery, nutty, sweet, malty, bitter
Belgian Style Brews
Golden Ales, Amber Ales, Dark
Lagers
Chimay Blue, Duvel
complex. fruity, malty, intense,
spicey
Brown Ales
Dark Lagers, Amber Ales
Newcastle Brown Ale, Pete's
Wicked Ale
caramel, mellow, chocolate, coffee
Dark Lagers
Brown Ales, Amber Ales
Brooklyn Lager, Shiner Bock
malty, sweet, chocolate, caremel
Stouts and Porters
Brown Ales, Dark Lagers
Guinness Draught, Bare Knuckle
Stout
roast, coffee, sweet, robust,
chocolate
Unique Brews
Depends
Magic Hat No. 9, Anchor Steam
varies
Style
Related Style
Textbook Examples
Taste Characteristics
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