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Breakdown of Beer Styles
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With more than 300 new and time-honored beers from around the world and fresh brews arriving weekly, there’s always something new to try in our adult beverage department! Not sure which style of brew is right for you? Our handy breakdown of basic beer styles can help!
With more than 300 new and time-honored beers from around the world and fresh brews arriving weekly, there’s always something new to try in our adult beverage department! Not sure which style of brew is right for you? Our handy breakdown of basic beer styles can help!
Sour Beer: Intentionally sour, made with wild yeast, often tempered with fruit, tart taste.
Barrel-Aged Beer: Darker, more alcoholic beer, takes on flavors of the wood or alcohol previously in barrel.
American Pale Ale: Golden to light copper, subtle character with lighter body, hop and malt character.
India Pale Ale: Deep gold to amber color, highly hopped with floral aromas and bitterness on the finish.
West Coast IPA: Powerful hop aromas, notes of citrus and tropical fruit, understated malt, dry finish.
Red Ale: Amber to deep red color, often malt-focused, generally balanced brew, 4-7% ABV.
Amber Ale: Light copper to light brown color, light to medium body, high malt character.
Porter: Deep red to black color, medium-full body, roasted malt character and smoky flavors.
Stout: Strong, dark brew, strong roasted malt flavors, pronounced bitterness, 4.5-7.5% ABV.
Lager: Light to medium body and hops, clean, crisp malt character, 3.5-5% ABV.
Pilsner: Medium to full body, floral aromas, rounded mouthfeel, crisp, bitter finish, about 5% ABV.
Belgian: Distinctive flavor from Belgian yeast, fruity and spicy aromas, malt-focused.
Wheat Beer: Medium to full body, light hops, protein haze from adding wheat to the mash, 5-5.5% ABV.
Want to find out more about your favorite brews? Talk to our friendly and educated beer gurus to find out more!
