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 |
|---|---|---|
| An IPA for ALS | Bellwoods Brewery |  |
| Analogue 78 | Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. | |
| Anderson Craft Alehouse IPA | Anderson Craft Ales | |
| Anderson Craft Brown Ale | Anderson Craft Ales | |
| Anderson Craft House IPA | Anderson Craft Ales | |
| Anderson Craft Red Ale | Anderson Craft Ales | |
| Andersons Cove Peach | Dildo Brewing Co. | |
| Annex Ale Project Big Shed | Annex Ale Project | |
| Annex Ale Project Coast To Coast | Annex Ale Project | |
| Annex Ale Project Ivy | Annex Ale Project | |
| Annex Ale Project Lager | Annex Ale Project | |
| Annex Ale Project Limonata | Annex Ale Project | |
| Antipode | Siboire | |
| Anvil Ale | Shawn & Ed Brewing Co. | |
| Apex Lager | Apex Brewing | |
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