Our guide will help you choose the right beer style to enhance any occasion.
Below you will find the most popular varieties of lagers and ales.
We will provide a balance report, that includes the amount of Malt, Hops and Alcohol content in each beer.
Maltiness: 1 - 5, Hoppiness: 1 - 5, Alcohol: 1 - 5 (Light - Strong)
LAGERS
Fermented with bottom-fermenting lager yeast at cooler temperatures, typically produing a drier, crisper beer with less fruity characteristics.
AMERICAN LAGER
Maltiness: 2, Hoppiness: 2, Alcohol: 3
Taste: Balance of hops and malt with crisp, dry finsh.
Food Pairings: Perfect with spicy Mexican or Thai foods
AMERICAN LIGHT LAGER
Maltiness: 1, Hoppiness: 1, Alcohol: 2
Taste: Most popular style worldwide. Very refreshing and thirst quenching.
Food Pairings: Complements garlic well and adds depth to spring rolls and salads.
PILSNER
Maltiness: 3, Hoppiness: 4, Alcohol: 3
Taste: Pronounced hops aroma and bitterness with refreshing finish.
Food Pairings: Works well with salmon and tuna.
AMBER LAGER
Maltiness: 4, Hoppiness: 3, Alcohol: 3
Taste: Roasted, malty sweetness with well-balanced, dry bitterness.
Food Pairings: Sweetness pairs well with sun-dried tomatoes, basil and oregano.
MARZEN / OKTOBERFEST
Maltiness: 4, Hoppiness: 2, Alcohol: 3
Taste: Mildly hopped with complex malt character
Food Pairings: Carmelization of malts complements grilled meat.
BOCK
Maltiness: 4, Hoppiness: 3, Alcohol: 4
Taste: Rich, sweet caramels and warm toasty flavors.
Food Pairings: Sweetness balances strong spice components and iintense flavors Cajun flavors
ALES
The fruity robust flavor of ales is created by combining top-fermention ale yeast and warmer temperatures.
BELGIAN STYLE WITBIERS
Maltiness: 2, Hoppiness: 2, Alcohol: 3
Taste: Unfiltered ale with orange or citrus aromas.
Food Pairings: Perfect with salads that have citrus dressings and goat cheese.
HEFEWEIZEN
Maltiness: 2, Hoppiness: 2, Alcohol: 3
Taste: Unfiltered ale with unique aromas
Food Pairings: Classically paired with sausage, mustard, pickles or horseradish
AMERICAN WHEAT ALE
Maltiness: 2, Hoppiness: 2, Alcohol: 3
Taste: Very refreshing, slightly tart flavor
Food Pairings: Complements ligher foods like scallops and shrimp
BLONDE ALE
Maltiness: 3, Hoppiness: 2, Alcohol: 3
Taste: Smooth malty sweetness, balanced with bitterness
Food Pairings: Pairs well with sweet, hot or spicy foods.
PALE ALE
Maltiness: 3, Hoppiness: 4, Alcohol: 3
Taste: Malty sweetness balanced by hoppy bitterness
Food Pairings: Great with smoky flavors or blue cheese.
INDIA PALE ALE (IPA)
Maltiness: 4, Hoppiness: 5, Alcohol: 4
Taste: Strong maltiness with pronounced hoppy flavor and aroma.
Food Pairings: Very nice with sweet desserts like créme brulé.
AMBER ALE
Maltiness: 4, Hoppiness: 3, Alcohol: 3
Taste: Sweet caramel notes and citrus aromas
Food Pairings: Works well with smokey and spicy foods.
BROWN ALE
Maltiness: 4, Hoppiness: 3, Alcohol: 3
Taste: Malty flavor balanced with hints of caramel and chocolate.
Food Pairings: Complements hearty foods and nutty flavors
PORTER ALE
Maltiness: 5, Hoppiness: 3, Alcohol: 3
Taste: Roasted flavor with hints of nutty and toffee
Food Pairings: Pairs well with sweet, hot or spicy foods.
STOUT ALE
Maltiness: 5, Hoppiness: 4, Alcohol: 3
Taste: Smooth malty sweetness, balanced with bitterness
Food Pairings: Pairs well with sweet, hot or spicy foods.