Discover the diverse world of beers, from crisp lagers to robust stouts. Our comprehensive guide covers everything from light, refreshing pilsners to rich, complex porters.
| Beer | Brewery | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Aldeia Portuguese Pilsner | Boxing Rock Brewing Company |  |
| Alewife Blonde | Muddy York Brewing | |
| ✓Alexander Keith | Alexander Keith's Brewery | |
| Alexander Keith's Brown Ale | Alexander Keith's Brewery | |
| Alexander Keith's Dark Ale | Alexander Keith's Brewery | |
| Alexander Keith's IPA | Alexander Keith's Brewery | |
| Alexander Keith's Red | Alexander Keith's Brewery | |
| Alexander Keith's Red Ale | Alexander Keith's Brewery | |
| All Canadian Lager | Caledon Hills Brewing Company | |
| All Good NAIPA | Trailway Brewing Co. | |
| All Ontario English Style IPA | Peel St. Beverage Company | |
| Alley Kat Aprikat | Alley Kat Brewing Company | |
| Alley Kat Aprikat Wheat | Alley Kat Brewing Company | |
| Alley Kat Aprikat Wheat Ale | Alley Kat Brewing Company | |
| Alley Kat Charlie Flint | Alley Kat Brewing Company | |
Beer 101: A Guide to Beer Types
Welcome to our comprehensive guide to beer styles. From light lagers to dark stouts, discover the rich world of beer and its diverse characteristics.
Lagers
Pale Lager
Light to golden in color, crisp and refreshing with subtle hop and malt flavors. Perfect for newcomers to beer.
- Color: Pale to golden
- ABV: 4-5%
- Characteristics: Crisp, clean, refreshing
Pilsner
A type of pale lager with a more pronounced hop character and crisp finish.
- Color: Light straw to golden
- ABV: 4.5-5.5%
- Characteristics: Hoppy, crisp, bitter finish
Ales
Pale Ale
Balanced beer with medium maltiness and hop flavor.
- Color: Golden to amber
- ABV: 4.5-6.2%
- Characteristics: Balanced, hoppy, fruity notes
IPA (India Pale Ale)
Known for strong hop character and higher alcohol content.
- Color: Golden to amber
- ABV: 6-7.5%
- Characteristics: Strong hop flavor, bitter, aromatic
Dark Beers
Stout
Dark, rich beer with roasted malt flavors.
- Color: Dark brown to black
- ABV: 5-8%
- Characteristics: Roasted, coffee, chocolate notes
Porter
Dark beer with chocolate and caramel notes.
- Color: Dark brown
- ABV: 5-6.5%
- Characteristics: Malty, chocolate, caramel
Wheat Beers
Hefeweizen
German wheat beer with banana and clove notes.
- Color: Pale to golden
- ABV: 4.5-5.5%
- Characteristics: Banana, clove, bread-like
Belgian Witbier
Light wheat beer spiced with coriander and orange peel.
- Color: Pale, cloudy
- ABV: 4.5-5.5%
- Characteristics: Spicy, citrusy, refreshing