Beer Styles
Explore beer styles by flavour, bitterness, body, ABV, food pairing and brewing profile.
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IPA
- American Double / Imperial IPAAle · Ale • IPA3–14% ABV · medium body · medium-high bitternessA beer style that is a stronger version of the American IPA, with a higher alcohol content and more intense hop flavor a…
- Black IPAAle · Ale • IPA3–8.5% ABV · medium body · medium-high bitternessA beer style that is characterized by a dark color and a strong hop flavor and aroma.
- Cold IPAAle · Ale • IPA3–8.5% ABV · medium body · medium-high bitternessA modern hybrid IPA brewed with lager yeast or ale yeast at colder temperatures, often using adjuncts like rice or corn.…
- Hazy IPABeer · Beer • IPA3–8.5% ABV · medium body · medium-high bitternessHazy IPA category style used for WhatDrink frontend filtering and taxonomy matching.
- Session IPAsLow-alcohol Beers · Ale • IPA3–8.5% ABV · medium body · medium-high bitternessA type of India Pale Ale with a lower alcohol content, allowing for multiple beers to be consumed in a "session" without…
- Specialty IPA (e.g. Milkshake IPA, Brut IPA, New England IPA)Ale · Ale • IPA3–8.5% ABV · medium body · medium-high bitternessA type of India Pale Ale that is made using unique or experimental ingredients or brewing techniques, such as Milkshake…
Lager
- American LagerLager · Lager • Pale3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA type of lager that is characterized by a light, crisp taste and high carbonation.
- California CommonLager · Hybrid • Ale-Lager3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA type of beer that is characterized by a unique fermentation process that results in a distinct taste and aroma.
- Dortmunder / Export LagerLager · Lager • Pale3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA type of lager that is characterized by a light, crisp taste and high carbonation.
- EisbockHybrid · Lager • Bock3–14% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA strong, lager-style beer that has been partially frozen to remove water and increase alcohol content.
- Gluten-removed beersGluten-free Beers · Lager • Pale3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessBeers that have had the gluten removed in order to make them safe for people with gluten allergies or sensitivities.
- Helles BockLager · Lager • Helles3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA type of bock beer that is characterized by a lighter color and a more balanced malt-to-hop ratio than traditional bock…
- India Pale Lager (IPL)Lager · Lager • Pale3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA type of lager that is brewed with higher hop levels to create a unique taste and aroma similar to that of an India Pal…
- Light American Wheat LagerLager · Ale • Wheat3–8.5% ABV · light body · low-medium bitternessA type of beer that is made with a significant portion of wheat and is characterized by a light, crisp taste and high ca…
- Maibock / Helles BockLager · Lager • Helles3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA type of bock beer that is traditionally brewed during the spring and is characterized by a lighter color and a more ba…
- Malt LiquorLager · Lager • Strong Pale3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA type of beer that is characterized by a high alcohol content and a sweet, malty taste.
- Marzen / OktoberfestLager · Lager • General3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA type of lager that is traditionally cursed during the fall and is characterized by a malty taste and a moderate hop ch…
- Vienna LagerLager · Lager • Pale3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA type of lager that originated in Vienna, Austria and is characterized by a amber color, toasted malt flavor and a mode…
Pilsner
- Bohemian PilsnerLager · Lager • Pilsner3–8.5% ABV · medium body · medium-high bitternessA type of pilsner that originated in the Czech Republic and is characterized by a crisp, clean taste and a moderate hop…
- Czech PilsnerLager · Lager • Pilsner3–8.5% ABV · medium body · medium-high bitternessA type of pilsner that originated in the Czech Republic and is characterized by a crisp, clean taste and a moderate hop…
- German PilsLager · Lager • Pilsner3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA type of pilsner that originated in Germany and is characterized by a crisp, clean taste and a moderate hop character.
- Italian PilsnerLager · Lager • Pilsner3–8.5% ABV · medium body · medium-high bitternessA German-style Pilsner brewed with traditional methods but dry-hopped to impart a fresh, aromatic hop character on top o…
Ale
- American Amber AleAle · Ale • Amber3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA beer style with a amber color and a balance of malt and hops, often featuring a caramel or toffee-like malt flavor.
- American Brown AleAle · Ale • Brown3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA beer style with a brown color and a nutty or caramel malt flavor, often with a moderate hop bitterness.
- American Cream AleAle · Ale • Cream3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA beer style that is light-bodied, crisp and refreshing, with a slight sweetness from the malt.
- American Strong AleAle · Ale • Pale3–14% ABV · full body · low-medium bitternessA beer style that is characterized by a high alcohol content and a bold hop flavor and aroma.
- Barley WineAle · Ale • Strong3–14% ABV · full body · low-medium bitternessA beer style that is characterized by a high alcohol content and a strong malt flavor, with notes of caramel and fruit.
- Belgian Blond AleAle · Ale • Pale3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA beer style that is light-bodied and crisp, with a slightly sweet malt flavor and a moderate hop bitterness.
- Belgian DubbelAle · Ale • Belgian Strong Dark3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA beer style that is characterized by a dark color and a complex malt flavor, with notes of caramel, fruit and spice.
- Belgian TripelAle · Ale • Belgian Strong Pale3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA beer style that is characterized by a light color and a high alcohol content, with a complex malt flavor and a moderat…
- Biere de GardeAle · Ale • Farmhouse3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA beer style that is characterized by a slightly sweet malt flavor and a moderate hop bitterness.
- Blonde AleAle · Ale • Blonde3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA beer style that is characterized by a light color and a crisp, refreshing taste.
- Burton AleAle · Ale • Historical3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA historic English style of dark, malty, and often sweet strong ale, considered a precursor to modern English Barleywine…
- Cream AleAle · Ale • Cream3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA beer style that is light-bodied, crisp and refreshing, with a slight sweetness from the malt.
- Farmhouse AleAle · Ale • Saison3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA beer style that is characterized by a unique yeast strain, resulting in a unique flavor profile.
- Flanders Red AleAle · Ale • Amber3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA beer style that is characterized by a sour, fruity flavor and a dark red color.
- Imperial Red AleAle · Ale • Amber3–14% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA beer style that is characterized by a high alcohol content and a strong malt flavor, with notes of caramel and fruit.
- Irish Red AleAle · Ale • Amber3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA style of ale that originated in Ireland, characterized by its red color and a balance of caramel and toasty malt flavo…
- Old AleAle · Ale • Pale3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA strong, malty ale that has been aged for an extended period, often with a rich and complex flavor profile.
- Rye BeerAle · Ale • General3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA beer made with a significant portion of rye malt, which imparts a spicy and earthy flavor.
- SahtiAle · Ale • General3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA traditional Finnish beer made with a combination of malted and unmalted grains, often flavored with juniper berries. I…
- Scottish Export 80/-Ale · Ale • General3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA type of Scottish ale that is characterized by its dark color and a rich, malty flavor with a higher hop profile than t…
- Scottish Heavy 70/-Ale · Ale • General3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA type of Scottish ale that is characterized by its dark color and a rich, malty flavor with a low hop profile. The name…
- Scottish Light 60/-Ale · Ale • General3–8.5% ABV · light body · low-medium bitternessA type of Scottish ale that is characterized by its light color and a mild, malty flavor with a low hop profile. The nam…
Stout
- American Double / Imperial StoutAle · Ale • Imperial Stout3–14% ABV · full body · low-medium bitternessA beer style that is a stronger version of the American Stout, with a higher alcohol content and more intense roasted ma…
- American StoutAle · Ale • Stout3–8.5% ABV · full body · low-medium bitternessA beer style that is characterized by a dark color and a strong roasted malt flavor, with notes of coffee and chocolate.
- Imperial StoutAle · Ale • Imperial Stout3–14% ABV · full body · low-medium bitternessA beer style that is characterized by a high alcohol content and a strong roasted malt flavor, with notes of coffee and…
- Pastry StoutAle · Ale • Stout3–8.5% ABV · full body · low-medium bitternessAn Imperial Stout variant brewed with dessert-inspired adjuncts such as vanilla, chocolate, coffee, fruit purées, and la…
- Sweet StoutAle · Ale • Stout3–8.5% ABV · full body · low-medium bitternessA stout that is characterized by a sweeter, less bitter taste than traditional stouts.
Porter
- American PorterAle · Ale • Porter3–8.5% ABV · full body · low-medium bitternessA beer style that is characterized by a dark color and a complex malt flavor, with notes of chocolate, coffee and carame…
- Baltic PorterAle · Ale • Porter3–8.5% ABV · full body · low-medium bitternessA beer style that is similar to a Porter, but with a higher alcohol content and a stronger malt flavor.
- Brown PorterAle · Ale • Porter3–8.5% ABV · full body · low-medium bitternessA beer style that is characterized by a dark color and a complex malt flavor, with notes of chocolate, coffee and carame…
Sour & Wild Ale
- American Wild AleAle · Ale • Sour3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA beer style that is fermented with wild yeast or bacteria, resulting in a unique flavor profile.
- Berliner WeisseAle · Ale • Sour3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA beer style that is characterized by a sour, tangy flavor and a low alcohol content.
- Oud BruinAle · Ale • Sour3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA type of Belgian beer that is traditionally made with a blend of young and old beers, resulting in a sour and fruity ta…
- Pastry SourAle · Ale • Sour3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA Sour Ale brewed with adjuncts like fruit purées, vanilla, and lactose to create dessert-like sweet-and-sour flavor pro…
- Sour BeerBeer · Beer • Sour3.5–7% ABV · 5–20 IBU · low-medium body · low bitternessSour beer category style used for WhatDrink frontend filtering and taxonomy matching.
Wheat Beer
- Buckwheat beersGluten-free Beers · Gluten-free Beers • Wheat3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA type of beer made with buckwheat, a gluten-free grain that can be used as an alternative to wheat and barley in brewin…
- DunkelweizenHybrid · Hybrid • Wheat3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA type of wheat beer that is characterized by a dark color and a complex, malty taste.
- HefeweizenHybrid · Ale • Wheat4.5–5.8% ABV · 8–15 IBU · medium body · low bitternessA German wheat beer that is unfiltered and typically contains notes of banana and clove.
- Light American Wheat AleAle · Ale • Wheat3–8.5% ABV · light body · low-medium bitternessA light-bodied beer made with a high proportion of wheat, which gives it a crisp and refreshing taste. It may be brewed…
- Low-alcohol wheat beersLow-alcohol Beers · Low-alcohol Beers • Wheat0.5–3.5% ABV · light body · low-medium bitternessA type of wheat beer that has a lower alcohol content than traditional wheat beers.
- Non-Alcoholic HefeweizenNon-alcoholic Beers · Ale • Wheat0–0.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA German wheat beer characterized by its hazy appearance, banana and clove-like aromas, and a refreshingly light and fru…
Low & No Alcohol Beer
- Alcohol-reduced beersLow-alcohol Beers · Low-alcohol Beers • Amber3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA type of beer that has had its alcohol content reduced through various methods, resulting in a lower alcohol content th…
- Alcohol-removed beersLow-alcohol Beers · Low-alcohol Beers • General3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA type of beer that has had its alcohol content removed completely, resulting in a non-alcoholic beer.
- Light beersLow-alcohol Beers · Low-alcohol Beers • General3–8.5% ABV · light body · low-medium bitternessA type of beer that is lower in calories, carbohydrates, and alcohol content than traditional beers, usually consumed as…
- Low-alcohol Belgian-style beersLow-alcohol Beers · Low-alcohol Beers • General0.5–3.5% ABV · light body · low-medium bitternessA type of Belgian-style beer that has a lower alcohol content than traditional Belgian-style beers.
- Low-alcohol fruit beersLow-alcohol Beers · Specialty • Flavored/Experimental0.5–3.5% ABV · light body · low-medium bitternessA type of beer that has a lower alcohol content than traditional beers and made with fruit.
- Near beersLow-alcohol Beers · Low-alcohol Beers • General0.5–3.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA type of beer that contains less than 0.5% alcohol, resulting in a non-alcoholic or near-non-alcoholic beer.
- RadlersLow-alcohol Beers · Low-alcohol Beers • General3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA type of German beer cocktail that combines beer with lemon soda, creating a refreshing and light drink.
- ShandiesLow-alcohol Beers · Low-alcohol Beers • General3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA type of beer cocktail that combines beer with lemonade or other citrus-flavored sodas, creating a sweet and refreshing…
- Small beersLow-alcohol Beers · Low-alcohol Beers • General0.5–3.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA type of beer that is lower in alcohol content and flavor than traditional beers, usually consumed as a session beer.
Gluten-Free & Alternative Grain Beer
- Corn beersGluten-free Beers · Gluten-free Beers • General3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA type of beer made with corn, a gluten-free grain that can be used as an alternative to wheat and barley in brewing.
- Hard SeltzerGluten-free Beers · Hard Seltzer3–8.5% ABV · light body · low-medium bitternessCarbonated alcoholic beverage made with fermented sugar, fruit flavors and water. Similar to a beer but with less calori…
- Millet beersGluten-free Beers · Gluten-free Beers • General3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA type of beer made with millet, a gluten-free grain that can be used as an alternative to wheat and barley in brewing.
- Quinoa beersGluten-free Beers · Gluten-free Beers • General3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA type of beer made with quinoa, a gluten-free grain that can be used as an alternative to wheat and barley in brewing.
- Rice beersGluten-free Beers · Gluten-free Beers • General3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA type of beer made with rice, a gluten-free grain that can be used as an alternative to wheat and barley in brewing.
- Sorghum beersGluten-free Beers · Gluten-free Beers • General3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA type of beer made with sorghum, a cereal grain that is gluten-free and can be used as an alternative to wheat and barl…
- Teff beersGluten-free Beers · Gluten-free Beers • General3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessBeers made using teff, a type of grain native to Ethiopia and Eritrea, as an ingredient.
Specialty & Barrel-Aged Beer
- Barrel-Aged BeerBeer · Beer • Specialty3–14% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessBarrel-aged beer category style used for WhatDrink frontend filtering and taxonomy matching.
- GruitAle · Specialty • Gruit3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA historical beer style brewed before the widespread use of hops, flavored instead with a mix of herbs and botanicals (t…
- Smoked BeerAle · Specialty • Smoked3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA type of beer that has been made with malts that have been smoked over a wood fire, imparting a distinct smoky flavor.
- Specialty BeerAle · Specialty • Flavored/Experimental3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA beer that is made using unique or experimental ingredients or brewing techniques.
- Wood-Aged BeerAle · Specialty • Flavored/Experimental3–8.5% ABV · medium body · low-medium bitternessA beer that is aged in wooden barrels, which can impart unique flavors and aromas.
Beer
- Belgian AleBeer · Beer • Ale5–9% ABV · 15–35 IBU · medium body · medium bitternessBelgian ale category style used for WhatDrink frontend filtering and taxonomy matching.
- SaisonBeer · Beer • Farmhouse / Saison5–7.5% ABV · 20–35 IBU · low-medium body · medium bitternessSaison category style used for WhatDrink frontend filtering and taxonomy matching.