Ale

Belgian-style tripel is an approachable and easy-drinking beer style with high carbonation and complex flavors. They traditionally have high alcohol content, falling between a 7 to 10% ABV range, and are often classified as very strong al... READ MORE

Dubbel is a rich and well-balanced Trappist beer that originated in Belgium and whose modern version is often associated with Henrik Verlinden who created the prototype at Westmalle brewery in 1926. This version was named Dubbel Bruin, an... READ MORE

Lambic is a traditional beer style that has its roots in Brussels and the region of Pajottenland. This style must be made with a minimum of 30% wheat, and the wort is always spontaneously fermented with local and naturally occurring wild ... READ MORE

Weissbier is a classic Bavarian wheat ale that is top-fermented and characterized by its mousse-like foam and cloudy appearance—which is a result of a large proportion of wheat and a small amount of barley malt used in its productio... READ MORE

Belgian blond ale is a beer style with vague boundaries that probably emerged as a response to popular European pilsners. The examples of the style are typically golden-colored and medium-bodied with moderate strength that varies between ... READ MORE

Imperial stout is a strong and opaque dark beer that was first brewed in London, but which is mostly associated with Russia, Baltic countries, and recently with the United States. Modern imperial stouts will typically range from deep red ... READ MORE

Witbier is a traditional wheat beer style that has ancient origins, but which was only revived in the 1960s by Pierre Celis from Hoegaarden. This beer is usually brewed with unmalted wheat, and it is traditionally unfiltered. Most varieti... READ MORE

Traditionally produced in Brussels and Pajottenland, these fruit beers are made with the addition of cherries. Initially, they were made with Schaarbeekse cherries, but nowadays, other Morello cherries may be used as well. Whole, macerated, or cru... READ MORE

Irish dry stout evolved from stout porters—slightly stronger and fuller porters that were popular in England in the 1800s. It grew as a separate style due to the use of roasted barley, and though the style was common in Ireland and ... READ MORE

Belgian pale ale is an approachable and easy-drinking beer style with a medium body that shows a good balance of malt, hops, and alcohol. It is a malt-forward style with a toasty and biscuity aroma and flavor. The examples will often have... READ MORE

Native to East Flanders, Oud Bruin or Flanders Brown is a Belgian-style brown ale with a distinctive sour character. These beers are usually blended and aged in steel vats. As they age, they develop complexity, and aged ... READ MORE

Flanders Red is a type of aged sour ale hailing from West Flanders that is often described as a wine-like beer style. The examples are typically medium-bodied and have a distinctive sour character that can vary from balanced to i... READ MORE

This beer style evolved from the British porter, and it was partially influenced by imperial stouts. The beers that fall under this category will typically have high alcohol content, usually between 5.5 and 9.5% ABV, while their color ranges from ... READ MORE

Kriek is a beer with a tart and sharp taste. It a made by blending different lambics and adding sour cherries. The difference between a Kriek and Vieille Kriek is that Vieille Kriek has to undergo a secondary fermentation in bottles. The term oude... READ MORE

Scotch ale is a beer style distinguished for its malty character and rich caramel flavors. These big, bold, and full-bodied beers are typically light copper to dark-brown and mostly have a high alcohol content, usually falling between 6 t... READ MORE

Sweet stout is a beer style that is usually brewed with the addition of milk sugar (lactose). It is also known as cream or milk stout, and it emerged in England sometime in the early 1900s. Sweet stouts are dark and full-bodied beers that... READ MORE

Saison, which translates as season, is a Belgian style ale that originated in the French-speaking region of Wallonia as a seasonal thirst-quenching beer that was mainly brewed during winter or fall, and it was then left to fermen... READ MORE

Stouts are top-fermented beers that are typically dark and have distinctive roasted flavors. Their introduction is closely connected to British porter—a style that was developed in London sometime in the 18th century. Stout evolved ... READ MORE

Contrary to its name, barley wine is a beer style that is best known for its dominant malty character. It is a type of extra-strong ale that has originated in England, but it is now produced worldwide. Although the name first came into us... READ MORE

Porter is a beer style that was created in London sometime in the 18th century, but well-balanced and aromatic modern varieties do not share many similarities to the original version. Roughly defined, porter is a versatile dark ale made f... READ MORE

Grodziskie is a historical beer style that originated in Grodzisk. When it was under Prussian rule, the city was also known as Grätz, which is why the style is known as Grätzer. The style disappeared in the early 1990s, and thou... READ MORE

Dunkelweizen is a moderately dark, wheat-based German ale that is often described as a cross between a dunkel and a hefeweizen (weissbier). These refreshing beers typically range from copper to dark brown and ar... READ MORE

Gose is a German beer style that is usually brewed with the addition of salt, and it is traditionally spiced with coriander. It is characterized by medium sourness, malt and yeast aromas, as well as fruity and salty nuances. It is not kno... READ MORE

This Belgian beer style falls in the category of lambics—traditional beers made with spontaneous fermentation. As evident from the name, fruit lambics are made with the addition of fruit. Traditional and the most popular ve... READ MORE

The hazy New England IPA is a modern beer style that originated in 2011. The examples of the style will usually have less hop bitterness than standard American IPA and a character dominated by intense and juicy tropical hop aromas and fla... READ MORE

This sub-style of the classic stout is brewed with the addition of oatmeal. The style first became popular in England, sometime in the late 19th century. The beers falling in this category are typically dark and smooth, with a roasted malt charact... READ MORE

American India pale ale originated from the standard British version—but the use of American hops and different brewing practices gave birth to a new style with distinctive characteristics. The beers that fall into this versatile ca... READ MORE

Cask ale, also known as real ale, is a traditional type of beer made with natural ingredients and served directly from the vessel in which it was fermented. It is allowed to mature naturally, and it does not include any injection... READ MORE

Farmhouse ale is best described as an ancient beer style that was brewed by European farmers who used their grains and hops. These brews were made with techniques that are not used in modern brewing, and because they were brewed in variou... READ MORE

English pale ale is an incredibly versatile beer style that first originated when breweries started to use pale barley malt, which resulted in brews that were lighter than standard varieties at the time. Its place of origin is mainly asso... READ MORE

Faro is a beer style that belongs to the Belgian family of spontaneously fermented lambic beers. The drink was traditionally made by adding candi sugar, sucrose, or saccharin to lambic and sometimes by blending lambic with bi... READ MORE

Although the name pale ale originated in 18th-century England, it was mainly used for brews that were made with pale barley malt and which were slightly lighter than the standard dark and brown beers. To add to the confusion, the name was... READ MORE

India pale ale is one of the most intriguing beer styles whose origin is still widely disputed, but it is believed that it first appeared out of necessity to transport pale ale brews to distant British colonies—namely India—be... READ MORE

American pale ale was developed in the 1980s as an American counterpart to British pale ales and bitters. These beers are typically clean and crisp, and they will have more hop character than their British equivalents as well as higher al... READ MORE

Berliner Weisse is a wheat beer that is characterized by low alcohol content, sour flavor, and a light body. Most representatives of the style are soured with the use of lactic acid bacteria, which gives the beer its specific funky, tart,... READ MORE

Black IPA or American Black Ale is a versatile craft beer style that combines fruity hop character and moderate dark malts. The examples are typically medium-bodied and may be clear or hazy, while their color varies from dark bro... READ MORE

Irish red ale is a beer style that has its origin in Ireland, but whose exact history is difficult to pinpoint. Although there are significant variations, the beers falling in this category will be amber or red and moderately malty, usual... READ MORE

Gueuze is a Belgian lambic-style that is made by blending young and old lambic beers—traditional Belgian brews that are fermented with wild yeasts. The blends then undergo secondary fermentation in the bottle. The combination is mad... READ MORE

American barley wine originated from the original British style of barley wines—bold brews with strong malty flavors. The first examples of American-style barley wines appeared in 1975 with the first version that was released by Anc... READ MORE

English India pale ale is to some extent more traditional version of the classic India pale ale style. The examples of the style typically range from golden amber to light copper, while their alcohol content should fall between 5 and 7.5%... READ MORE

English brown ale is a malt-forward beer style that has two distinct varieties—Northern and Southern English. Although the term brown ale has existed since the very beginnings of brewing tradition in England, these modern styles do ... READ MORE

Grisette is a beer style that hails from Hainaut province in Belgium. Often compared to saison—the preferred choice among Belgian farmers—grisette was a farmhouse ale developed to satisfy the needs of the local miners. By 1960... READ MORE