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Twenty beer styles, from German Pils and Hefeweizen through pale ales and IPAs to stouts and sours, with the colour, alcohol by volume, bitterness in IBU, how each tastes and what to eat with it. Ranges follow the BJCP 2021 Beer Style Guidelines.
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Twenty styles, from crisp lagers to imperial stouts.
| Style | Colour | ABV | IBU | Taste | Pair with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Pils | Pale straw | 4.4-5.2% | 22-40 | Crisp, dry, floral hop bitterness | Salads, fish, bratwurst |
| Munich Helles | Pale gold | 4.7-5.4% | 16-22 | Soft, bready malt, clean | Pretzels, sausages, chicken |
| Märzen | Amber | 5.6-6.3% | 18-24 | Toasty malt, smooth, dry finish | Roast pork, pretzels, pizza |
| Kölsch | Pale gold | 4.4-5.2% | 18-30 | Delicate fruit, crisp, dry (an ale) | Salads, white fish, chicken |
| Doppelbock | Amber to brown | 7.0-10.0% | 16-26 | Rich, malty, toast and dark fruit | Roast meats, aged cheese |
| Style | Colour | ABV | IBU | Taste | Pair with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hefeweizen | Pale, hazy | 4.3-5.6% | 8-15 | Banana and clove, creamy | Weisswurst, salads, seafood |
| Witbier | Very pale, hazy | 4.5-5.5% | 8-20 | Orange peel, coriander, light | Mussels, salads, goat cheese |
| Saison | Pale to gold | 5.0-7.0% | 20-35 | Peppery, fruity, very dry | Roast chicken, cheese, herbs |
| Belgian Dubbel | Amber to brown | 6.0-7.6% | 15-25 | Raisin, plum, caramel | Stews, roast duck, washed rind cheese |
| Belgian Tripel | Deep gold | 7.5-9.5% | 20-40 | Spicy, fruity, deceptively strong | Roast chicken, Thai food, Brie |
| Style | Colour | ABV | IBU | Taste | Pair with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Pale Ale | Gold to amber | 4.5-6.2% | 30-50 | Citrus and pine hops, balanced | Burgers, tacos, cheddar |
| American IPA | Gold to amber | 5.5-7.5% | 40-70 | Bold hops, citrus, resin, bitter | Curry, spicy food, burgers |
| Hazy IPA | Pale, opaque | 6.0-9.0% | 25-60 | Juicy tropical fruit, soft bitterness | Fish tacos, Thai food |
| Double IPA | Gold to amber | 7.5-10.0% | 60-100 | Intense hops, strong, dry | Blue cheese, spicy wings |
| Amber Ale | Amber | 4.5-6.2% | 25-40 | Caramel malt, moderate hops | Barbecue, pizza, burgers |
| Style | Colour | ABV | IBU | Taste | Pair with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Ale | Brown | 4.3-6.2% | 20-30 | Nutty, chocolate, caramel | Roast pork, sausages, nuts |
| English Porter | Brown | 4.0-5.4% | 18-35 | Chocolate, toffee, light roast | Barbecue, smoked meats |
| Irish Stout | Black | 3.8-5.0% | 25-45 | Roasted coffee, dry, creamy head | Oysters, beef stew |
| Imperial Stout | Black | 8.0-12.0% | 50-90 | Intense roast, dark chocolate | Chocolate cake, blue cheese |
| Berliner Weisse | Pale straw | 2.8-3.8% | 3-8 | Tart, lemony, light, fizzy | Salads, ceviche, fruit |
ABV = alcohol by volume. IBU = International Bitterness Units: higher numbers taste more bitter.
Ranges follow the BJCP 2021 Beer Style Guidelines (Hefeweizen is BJCP Weissbier; Saison shown at standard strength).
Serve lagers and light ales colder (38-45 F / 3-7 C) and strong dark ales warmer (50-55 F / 10-13 C). Please drink responsibly.