Every beer is either an ale (top-fermenting yeast, warmer, fruitier) or a lager (bottom-fermenting, cooler, cleaner). From there, the family tree branches out.
The eight families on Top 100
- IPA & Pale Ale — hop-forward, citrus to pine.
- Lager & Pilsner — crisp, clean, refreshing.
- Stout & Porter — roasty, chocolatey, coffee-ish.
- Belgian & Abbey — fruity, spicy yeast, often strong.
- Sour & Wild — tart, funky, sometimes fruited.
- Wheat — hazy, soft, banana-and-clove or citrus-and-spice.
- Strong & Barrel-Aged — big, warming sippers.
- Amber, Bitter & Other — malty, balanced classics.
Explore them all in our Style Guide, then take the Beer Match Quiz to find your perfect five.
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