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Top 100 Beer Styles in the World

Last update: Wed Feb 19 2025
Top 100 Beer Styles in the World
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Best Beer Style Types in the World

01

Ale

BELGIUM
4.4
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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 ales.


These yellow-golden beers typically have a distinctive spicy, fruity, and subtly sweet malt character. Their yeast character varies, but it often includes banana or clove-like aromas. First tripels were produced as abbey beers, while the Westmalle Tripel is widely considered as the prototype. 
02

Ale

WESTMALLE, Belgium
4.3
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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, and soon after its invention, the style was copied in many Belgian breweries.


Unlike other brown beers, typical Belgian dubbel will get its flavor from candi sugar—a thick and dark caramelized syrup that is added to the wort. These beers typically range from amber to copper, and they will usually have complex aromas and flavors reminiscent of toffee, raisins, malt, and dark fruit. 
THE BEST Dubbel Ales
1 La Trappe Dubbel
Bierbrouwerij de Koningshoeven
La Trappe Dubbel

5.0

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World Beer Cup - Gold 2024

03

Ale

BAVARIA, Germany
4.3
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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 production.


German weissbier has to be made with at least 50% malted wheat, but most producers use more than the minimum. These beers are fermented with yeast strains that provide typical clove, banana, smoke, and occasionally even bubble gum aroma. Weissbiers are typically malty and subtly bitter, and though they are traditionally fermented in the bottle, this practice has become rare. 
THE BEST Weissbier Ales
1 Ayinger Urweisse
Brauerei Aying Franz Inselkammer
Ayinger Urweisse

5.0

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World Beer Cup - Gold 2024

2 Triple Blonde
Brauerei Kloster Fischingen
Triple Blonde

5.0

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Frankfurt International Trophy - Grand Gold 2022

3 Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier
Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan
Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier

4.8

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World Beer Cup - Gold 2016

04

Ale

BRUSSELS, Belgium and  one more region
4.3
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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 yeasts.


Because of different local microorganisms, these beers always have a unique and frequently unpredictable character. Due to its wild nature, many batches of lambic are sometimes blended, a style known as gueuze or geuze, to produce a more palatable version. 
THE BEST Lambic Ales
1 Oude Geuze Boon Vat 108
Brouwerij Boon
Oude Geuze Boon Vat 108

5.0

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World Beer Cup - Gold 2018

05

Lager

PLZEŇ REGION, Czech Republic
4.3
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Chodské pivo has been produced in the historic Chodsko region (Plzeň) since the 12th century. It is made from locally sourced water with low mineral content, hops, malt, and yeast. Only Žatecký poloraný červeňák, Sládek, and Premiant hop varieties can be used in its production.


Due to the two-stage fermentation process, lengthy maturation, and the choice of specific raw materials, Chodské pivo is golden, rich, and malty, while its flavor is slightly bitter and strong. This beer is held in high regard, and it was even supplied to the royal courts of Prague and Bavaria. 
06

Lager

MUNICH, Germany
4.2
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Helles is a German-style lager that first appeared in Munich in 1894. It was a Bavarian answer to light Czech pilsner. Although Bavaria heavily relied on strong and dark lagers, the popularity of crisp and golden pilsner beers influenced Bavarian brewers to start producing a similar style.


Traditional Helles is typically more malt-forward and has a firmer body than pilsner and other lager styles, but still remains soft and medium-bodied. It is clean, easy-drinking, refined, fresh, and dry, with light hop bitterness and subtle malt sweetness. 
THE BEST Helles Lagers
1 Munich Helles
Schulz Brau Brewing
Munich Helles

5.0

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U.S. Open Beer Championship - Gold 2021

2
Metazoa Brewing
Ain’t Afraid Of No Goats

4.8

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World Beer Cup - Gold 2024

3 Weihenstephaner Helles
Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan
Weihenstephaner Helles

4.7

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European Beer Star - Gold 2020

4 Lagerhead Turtle
Metazoa Brewing
Lagerhead Turtle

4.7

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U.S. Open Beer Championship - Gold 2023

5 Helles
Buckskin - King Car Group
Helles

4.1

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Melbourne International Beer Competition - Gold 2019

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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 6 to 7.5% ABV.


They usually have a subtly sweet malt character accompanied by hop aromas and flavors that are generally light, earthy, and spicy. Their yeast character is soft, often having fruity-ester qualities. With a dry finish and tendency for higher carbonation, they attain a somewhat creamy mouthfeel. 
THE BEST Belgian blond ale Ales
1 La Trappe Blond
Bierbrouwerij de Koningshoeven
La Trappe Blond

5.0

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European Beer Star - Gold 2020, 2023

08

Lager

PLZEŇ, Czech Republic
4.1
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Pilsner is a beer style that originated in Pilsen (Plzeň), a city in western Bohemia. It was first brewed in 1842, making it one of the youngest beer styles to appear in modern brewing. The style originated when the citizens of Pilsen, who grew unhappy with the quality of the beer, decided to build Bürger Brauerei (Citizens’ Brewery), which would later become Pilsner Urquell.


They eventually brought a Bavarian brewmaster Josef Groll—who went to create the first pilsner brew. Although the initial idea was to create a Bavarian-style lager, the use of Czech ingredients influenced the emergence of a new style. The original pilsner, which was one of the first versions of a clear, light-colored beer, was made with light malted barley from Moravia and Saaz hops. 
VARIATIONS OF Pilsner
THE BEST Pilsner Lagers
1 Klipspringer
Metazoa Brewing
Klipspringer

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U.S. Open Beer Championship - Gold 2021

2 Pilsner
pFriem Family Brewers
Pilsner

4.8

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World Beer Cup - Gold 2024

3 Buckskin German Pilsner
Buckskin - King Car Group
Buckskin German Pilsner

4.5

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European Beer Star - Gold 2020

4 Autenrieder Pilsner
Schlossbrauerei Autenried
Autenrieder Pilsner

4.5

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European Beer Star - Gold 2021

5 Pils
Distelhäuser Brauerei Ernst Bauer
Pils

4.5

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European Beer Star - Gold 2023

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LONDON, England
4.1
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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 to dark brown.


They are full-bodied, rich, complex, and intense with typical flavors of roasted malt, dark and dried fruit, chocolate, and coffee. Most varieties will be high in alcohol, typically between 8 to 12% ABV, and they will mostly be high in hops and bitter hop flavors. 
THE BEST Imperial stout Ales
1 Kentucky Brunch Brand Stout
Toppling Goliath Brewing
Kentucky Brunch Brand Stout

5.0

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U.S. Open Beer Championship - Gold 2021, 2023

2 Mornin' Delight
Toppling Goliath Brewing
Mornin' Delight

5.0

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U.S. Open Beer Championship - Gold 2021

3 High Horse
Indie Alehouse
High Horse

5.0

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World Beer Awards - Gold 2023

4 Forêt Endormie Au Vent Du Soir
Fauve Craft Bière
Forêt Endormie Au Vent Du Soir

5.0

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France Bière Challenge - Gold 2022

5 Brokreacja - Potion #14
Brokreacja
Brokreacja - Potion #14

5.0

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Frankfurt International Trophy - Grand Gold 2021

10

Ale

BELGIUM
4.1
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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 varieties are spiced with coriander and citrus zest, typically orange peel, though the addition of other spice blends and aromatics is not uncommon.


The beers are usually pale, cloudy, smooth, refreshing, clean, and crisp. They have typical malt sweetness and a little to none hop character. The aromas include a layered combination of herbs, spices, and subtle fruity nuances. Witbier pairs well with salads, seafood, egg-based dishes, dry pastries, citrus-based desserts, and sheep or goat cheese. 
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Ale
BRUSSELS, Belgium
4.1
12
Lager
BAVARIA, Germany
4.1
13
Ale
EAST FLANDERS PROVINCE, Belgium
4.1
14
15
Ale
BRUSSELS, Belgium
4.1
16
Lager
BAVARIA, Germany
4.0
17
18
19
20
Lager
MUNICH, Germany
4.0
21
Lager
MUNICH, Germany
4.0
22
Ale
WALLONIA, Belgium
4.0
23
24
Ale
WEST FLANDERS PROVINCE, Belgium
4.0
25
Ale
BRUSSELS, Belgium
4.0
26
Lager
BAVARIA, Germany
3.9
27
Ale
ENGLAND
3.9
28
29
Hybrid Beer
DÜSSELDORF, Germany
3.9
30
Lager
EINBECK, Germany
3.9
31
Ale
ENGLAND
3.9
32
Ale
GRODZISK WIELKOPOLSKI, Poland
3.9
33
Ale
BAVARIA, Germany
3.9
34
Ale
LEIPZIG, Germany
3.9
35
Lager
ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE, Czech Republic
3.9
36
Lager
ZNOJMO, Czech Republic
3.9
37
Hybrid Beer
COLOGNE, Germany
3.8
38
Lager
BAMBERG, Germany
3.8
39
40
Ale
NEW ENGLAND, United States of America
3.8
41
42
Ale
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
3.8
43
Ale
UNITED KINGDOM
3.8
44
Ale
SCANDINAVIA
3.8
45
46
Ale
BRUSSELS, Belgium
3.8
47
48
Ale
CALIFORNIA, United States of America
3.7
49
50
Ale
VERMONT, United States of America
3.7
51
Lager
DORTMUND, Germany
3.7
52
53
Ale
CALIFORNIA, United States of America
3.7
54
Hybrid Beer
SAN FRANCISCO, United States of America
3.7
55
56
57
58
Ale
HAINAUT PROVINCE, Belgium
3.7
59
Lager
BŘEZNICE, Czech Republic
3.7
60
61
Ale
CALIFORNIA, United States of America
3.6
62
Ale
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
3.6
63
Ale
BERLIN, Germany
3.6
64
Ale
BRUSSELS, Belgium
3.6
65
Ale
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
3.6
66
Lager
KULMBACH, Germany
3.6
67
Ale
UNITED KINGDOM
3.6
68
Ale
UNITED KINGDOM
3.6
69
70
Ale
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
3.5
71
Hybrid Beer
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
3.5
72
Ale
ENGLAND
3.5
73
74
75
Ale
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
3.5
76
77
Ale
NORD-PAS-DE-CALAIS, France
3.4
78
Lager
VIENNA, Austria
3.4
79
Lager
BAVARIA, Germany
3.4
80
Ale
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
3.3
81
Ale
ENGLAND
3.3
82
Ale
KENT, England
3.3
83
84
Lager
NETHERLANDS
3.2
85
Ale
UNITED KINGDOM
3.0
86
Lager
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
2.7
87
88
89
Mead
UNITED KINGDOM
3.3
90
Lager
BAVARIA, Germany
3.1
91
Ale
STJØRDAL MUNICIPALITY, Norway
n/a
92
Lager
LICHTENHAIN, Germany
n/a
93
94
Ale
WESTERN NORWAY, Norway
n/a
95
Ale
VOSSAVANGEN, Norway
n/a
96
Ale
RUTLAND, England
n/a
97
Ale
LOUISVILLE, United States of America
n/a
98
Ale
GOTLAND COUNTY, Sweden
n/a
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Best Beer Style Producers in the World

01

Beer

AUTENRIED, Germany
5.0
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Schlossbrauerei Autenried is a Bavarian brewery located in the Swabia region, near the town of Günzburg in Germany. The brewery is housed in the historic Autenried Castle, which dates back to the 18th century, and the beer it produces has a long tradition.


The brewery specializes in crafting high-quality traditional German beers, relying on brewing methods that have been in use for centuries. Schlossbrauerei Autenried produces a variety of beers, including lagers, pale ales, and other Bavarian specialties, often using local ingredients and specific fermentation techniques. 
AWARDS

European Beer Star - Gold

2022, 2021, 2020

BEST Schlossbrauerei Autenried Beers (Styles and Brands)
02

Beer

BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG, Germany
5.0
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Familienbrauerei Bauhöfer (Bauhöfer Family Brewery) is a traditional German brewery located in Renchen-Ulm, in the Ortenau region of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Established in 1852, it has a long history of producing high-quality beers, combining age-old brewing traditions with modern techniques.


The brewery is family-owned and operated, maintaining its strong roots in local craftsmanship and community values.
AWARDS

European Beer Star - Gold

2022, 2021

BEST Familienbrauerei Bauhöfer Beers (Styles and Brands)
03

Beer

FLANDERS, Belgium
5.0
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De Koperen Markies produces a variety of beers, ranging from light and refreshing ales to robust and complex stouts, ensuring there is something to suit every palate. They place a strong emphasis on using natural ingredients and sustainable practices, which aligns with their philosophy of respecting the craft and the environment.
AWARDS

Frankfurt International Trophy - Grand Gold

2024, 2021

Concours International de Lyon - Gold

2024

BEST De Koperen Markies Beers (Styles and Brands)
04

Beer

KRNOV, Czech Republic
5.0
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Nachmelená Opice Brewery is a Czech craft brewery known for its unique and innovative approach to brewing beer. Located in Krnov, in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic, the brewery has built a reputation for producing high-quality, flavorful beers that appeal to both traditional beer lovers and those looking for modern craft beer styles.
AWARDS

Frankfurt International Trophy - Grand Gold

2024, 2023, 2022

Concours International de Lyon - Gold

2024

BEST Brewery Nachmelena Opice Beers (Styles and Brands)
05

Beer

GOLDEN, United States of America
5.0
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Cannonball Creek Brewing Company is a craft brewery located in Golden, Colorado. Founded by a group of passionate beer lovers, Cannonball Creek has gained a reputation for producing high-quality, innovative beers that appeal to a wide range of craft beer enthusiasts.


The brewery focuses on creating flavorful beers with an emphasis on hop-forward styles, while also exploring various other beer styles to cater to different tastes.
AWARDS

Great American Beer Festival - Gold

2023, 2021, 2020

World Beer Cup - Gold

2022, 2018

BEST Cannonball Creek Brewing Beers (Styles and Brands)
06

Beer

SEATTLE, United States of America
5.0
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The Good Society Brewery & Public House, located in West Seattle, is a craft brewery with a mission that extends beyond producing quality beer. Established in 2020, they aim to combine excellent brewing with community-driven efforts. Their focus is on sustainability, social impact, and fostering local connections.


The brewery offers a diverse range of beers, including award-winning options like their "First to Fall Grisette," which has garnered accolades from prestigious competitions such as the Great American Beer Festival and the Washington Beer Awards. Additionally, their "Love is Love Vienna Lager" and other brews have also been recognized for their quality and craftsmanship.
AWARDS

World Beer Cup - Gold

2023

Great American Beer Festival - Gold

2021, 2020

BEST The Good Society Beers (Styles and Brands)
07

Beer

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, United States of America
5.0
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Docent Brewing is a craft brewery located in San Juan Capistrano, California. The brewery is known for producing a variety of high-quality, innovative beers that reflect both the creativity and craftsmanship of the local craft beer scene. With a focus on producing balanced and flavorful beers, Docent Brewing has gained a reputation for its attention to detail and commitment to quality.
AWARDS

World Beer Cup - Gold

2024

Great American Beer Festival - Gold

2022, 2020

BEST Docent Brewing Beers (Styles and Brands)
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Beer

TRACY, United States of America
5.0
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Founded with a passion for creating world-class beer, Morgan Territory Brewing focuses on precision and excellence. The brewery has gained recognition for its wide variety of beers that appeal to both craft beer enthusiasts and casual drinkers.
AWARDS

World Beer Cup - Gold

2023, 2022, 2016

Great American Beer Festival - Gold

2021

BEST Morgan Territory Brewing Beers (Styles and Brands)
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Beer

DES MOINES, United States of America
5.0
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Confluence Brewing Company is a popular craft brewery located in Des Moines, Iowa, known for its dedication to producing high-quality, hand-crafted beers. Established in 2012, Confluence Brewing quickly became a key player in the local craft beer scene, earning recognition for its innovative brews and commitment to supporting the community.
AWARDS

World Beer Cup - Gold

2023, 2022

Great American Beer Festival - Gold

2022

BEST Confluence Brewing Beers (Styles and Brands)
10

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CINCINNATI, United States of America
5.0
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Brink Brewing is an independent craft brewery located in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, renowned for its community-focused vibe and award-winning beers. Established in 2017, it is situated in the heart of the College Hill neighborhood at 5905 Hamilton Ave.


The brewery serves as a welcoming gathering place for beer enthusiasts in a cozy and friendly atmosphere.
AWARDS

Great American Beer Festival - Gold

2023, 2021, 2020

U.S. Open Beer Championship - Gold

2022, 2021

BEST Brink Brewing Beers (Styles and Brands)
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Beer
INDIANAPOLIS, United States of America
5.0
12
Beer
ALBANY, United States of America
5.0
13
Beer
CHARLTON, United States of America
5.0
14
Beer
WADEBRIDGE, England
5.0
15
Beer
ATLANTA, United States of America
5.0
16
Beer
GREAT ALNE, England
5.0
17
Beer
FORT MYERS, United States of America
5.0
18
Beer
INDIANAPOLIS, United States of America
5.0
19
Beer
TORGIANO, Italy
5.0
20
21
Beer
CHAMBLY, Canada
5.0
22
Beer
SEOUL, South Korea
5.0
23
Beer
TORONTO, Canada
5.0
24
25
Beer
WINSTON-SALEM, United States of America
5.0
26
Beer
DENVER, United States of America
5.0
27
Beer
MATARO, Spain
5.0
28
29
30
31
32
Beer
VILLE-LA-GRAND, France
5.0
33
Beer
TARNÓW, Poland
5.0
34
Beer
WEST CHESTER, United States of America
5.0
35
Beer
ZATOR, Poland
5.0
36
Beer
GRAND EST, France
5.0
37
Beer
FISCHINGEN, Switzerland
5.0
38
Beer
CZECH REPUBLIC, Central Europe
5.0
39
Beer
DECORAH, United States of America
5.0
40
Beer
OREGON, United States of America
5.0
41
Beer
PORTLAND, United States of America
5.0
42
Beer
KNOXVILLE, United States of America
5.0
43
Beer
BRADENTON, United States of America
5.0
44
Beer
WASHINGTON, D.C., United States of America
5.0
45
46
Beer
SHAWINIGAN, Canada
5.0
47
48
Beer
BERKEL-ENSCHOT, Netherlands
5.0
49
Beer
HALLE, Belgium
5.0
50
Beer
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany
5.0
51
Beer
CHICAGO, United States of America
5.0
52
Beer
CRAILSHEIM, Germany
5.0
53
Beer
HAARLEM, Netherlands
5.0
54
Beer
CAMAS, United States of America
5.0
55
Beer
SALT LAKE CITY, United States of America
5.0
56
57
58
59
60
Beer
BILBAO, Spain
5.0
61
Beer
GIEY-SUR-AUJON, France
5.0
62
Beer
LIÉRGANES, Spain
5.0
63
Beer
STUDÉNKA, Czech Republic
5.0
64
Beer
GRANDFRESNOY, France
5.0
65
Beer
SAINT-ÉTIENNE-DE-MONTLUC, France
5.0
66
67
68
Beer
A CORUÑA, Spain
5.0
69
70
Beer
HOPFGARTEN IN DEFEREGGEN, Austria
5.0
71
Beer
OLIVEIRA DE AZEMÉIS, Portugal
5.0
72
Beer
HASPARREN, France
5.0
73
Beer
LABENNE, France
5.0
74
Beer
ANGERVILLE, France
5.0
75
Beer
PERROS-GUIREC, France
5.0
76
77
Beer
TOULOUSE, France
5.0
78
Beer
LUXEUIL-LES-BAINS, France
5.0
79
Beer
FRANCE, Western Europe
5.0
80
Beer
GUEBWILLER, France
5.0
81
Beer
FRANCE, Western Europe
5.0
82
Beer
BOUILLON, Belgium
5.0
83
84
Beer
FRANCE, Western Europe
5.0
85
Beer
FRANCE, Western Europe
5.0
86
Beer
FRANCE, Western Europe
5.0
87
Beer
BELGIUM, Central Europe
5.0
88
Beer
FRANCE, Western Europe
5.0
89
90
Beer
FRANCE, Western Europe
5.0
91
92
Beer
AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France
5.0
93
Beer
FRANCE, Western Europe
5.0
94
Beer
COUNTY LAOIS, Ireland
5.0
95
Beer
FRANCE, Western Europe
5.0
96
Beer
FRANCE, Western Europe
5.0
97
Beer
ITALY, Western Europe
5.0
98
Beer
FRANCE, Western Europe
5.0
99
Beer
FRANCE, Western Europe
5.0
100
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TasteAtlas food rankings are based on the ratings of the TasteAtlas audience, with a series of mechanisms that recognize real users and that ignore bot, nationalist or local patriotic ratings, and give additional value to the ratings of users that the system recognizes as knowledgeable. For the “Top 100 Beer Styles in the World” list until February 19, 2025, 4,935 ratings were recorded, of which 4,453 were recognized by the system as legitimate. TasteAtlas Rankings should not be seen as the final global conclusion about food. Their purpose is to promote excellent local foods, instill pride in traditional dishes, and arouse curiosity about dishes you haven’t tried.