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Types of Beer: A Complete Guide (2023)
If you like driving around and trying out new breweries, you know that basic knowledge about types of beer is SUPER important.
Not to mention that there are different beer styles out there, which could be overwhelming for new beer enthusiasts.
Don’t worry! This article will help you get in-depth knowledge about different types of beer and more! Read more to find out.
Two Main Types of Beers: Lager and Ale
To get things started, there are only two main types of beer – lager and ale – and the others that you know came from these two.
One of the most significant factors in beer styles is the fermentation process, while some beers simply can’t fit into a specific category.
Some beers can be classified as hybrids, containing both lager beers and ale characteristics.
A lager is made with one strain of yeast, while ale is made with another.
Another key difference between the two is the former is fermented at cold temperatures (35˚F – 50˚F) while the latter is at warmer temperatures (60˚F – 70˚F). [R]
Examples of lager beers are bocks, pale American lagers, and darker pilsners, while IPAs and stouts are different kinds of ale.
Before Diving In Some Technical Terms Explained
If you are new to the scenery of beers, there might be some acronyms/terms that you’ll be unfamiliar with. These are important and will help you choose the right beer for you.
ABV
If you have asked about alcohol content before, you’re familiar with ABV. This acronym means alcohol by volume, which is basically the alcohol content in your beverage.
The usual ABV for beers is 3%-13%, with most types of beer in the range of 4% to 7%. Wine has around 8%-14% ABV, while liquor has 15%-50% ABV.
Did you know that the amount of alcohol beer contains affects its taste? That means a beer with a higher ABV will taste more bitter.
ABV is used in the brewing process so brewers can balance the sweetness and bitterness according to the types of beer.
IBU
This acronym stands for International Bitterness Unit. It’s a measurement of the number of bitter flavor compounds in a beer. To explain it simply, it tells you how bitter a beer is.
The range starts from 0 to above 100. 0 means that the beer has no bitterness, while those with above 100, well, you already know. It’s pretty crazy, right?
But, one cool thing about beers with a high IBU is that sometimes, you won’t even be able to taste that bitterness. For example, if the brewers add high amounts of malt, it will mask the high IBU in the beer.
Not to mention that we all know how bitter flavors taste, so what’s bitter for one might not be so bitter for another.
That doesn’t mean IBU is useless, though! It can still give you a general idea of how bitter the flavor of a beer is.
Top Fermenting Beers
When you say beer is top-fermenting, it means that the yeast used in the fermentation process settles at the top of the liquid.
The yeast has a higher alcohol tolerance and will ferment at warmer temperatures.
Some examples of top-fermenting beers are IPAs, stouts, and wheat beers.
Bottom Fermenting Beers
Lager yeast is much more fragile than ale yeast, which means that the yeast strain would settle at the bottom of the vessel after fermentation.
Unlike top-fermenting beers, the yeast in bottom-fermenting beers ferments more slowly and at cooler temperatures. It also has a lower tolerance to alcohol.
Some examples of bottom-fermenting beers are Pilsners, Bocks, and Oktoberfests.
Spontaneous Fermentation Beers
This fermentation process occurs when brewers pour the wort (unfermented beer) into a vessel and then leave the vessel alone. The beer then picks up natural fauna in the air.
This means that the beer is exposed to wild bacteria and yeast.
Originating from Belgium, this type of fermentation has managed to be known worldwide for creating sour and funky-tasting beers.
Some beers from this brewing process are:
- American sour
- Belgian gueuze
- Flanders red ale
- Lambic Beer
Types of Beer According to Beer Styles (A-Z)
Did you know that there are more than 100 styles of beer? And the number continuously increases since more types are being created.
You might be thinking, “I thought there were barely two types of beer?” You’re absolutely right, but these beers vary in terms of their brewing styles.
Obviously, we won’t be able to list all 100 types, but we’ll introduce you to the high-lqur3evel styles. Without further ado, these are the different types of beer!
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