The two main categories of beer are ales and lagers
These categories are primarily differentiated by the type of yeast used and the fermentation process. Ales are typically fermented at warmer temperatures with top-fermenting yeast, while lagers are fermented at cooler temperatures with bottom-fermenting yeast.
Amber Lager
A widely available, session able craft beer style that showcases both malt and hops. Amber lagers are a medium-bodied lager with a toasty or caramel-like malt character. Hop bitterness can range from very low to medium-high.
India pale ale
India pale ale is a hoppy beer style within the broader category of pale ale. It originated in the United Kingdom, to be exported to India, which was under the control of the British East India Company until 1858
Pale ale
Pale ale is a golden to amber coloured beer style brewed with pale malt. The term first appeared in England around 1703 for beers made from malts dried with high-carbon coke, which resulted in a lighter colour than other beers popular at that time.
Stout
Stout is a type of dark beer that is generally warm fermented, such as dry stout, oatmeal stout, milk stout and imperial stout. Stout is a type of ale. The first known use of the word “stout” for beer is in a document dated 1677 in the Egerton Manuscripts, referring to its strength.
American pale ale
American pale ale is a style of pale ale developed in the United States around 1980. American pale ales are generally around 5% abv with significant quantities of American hops, typically Cascade
Pilsner
Pilsner is a type of pale lager. It takes its name from the Bohemian city of Plzeň, where the world’s first pale lager was produced in 1842 by Pilsner Urquell Brewery.
Porter
Porter is a style of beer that was developed in London in the early 18th century. It is well-hopped and dark in appearance owing to the use of brown malt. The name is believed to have originated from its popularity with porters. Porter is a type of ale.
Irish red ale
Irish red ale, also known as red ale or Irish ale, is a style of pale ale that is brewed using a moderate amount of kilned malts and roasted barley, giving the beer its red colour. Its strength typically ranges from 3.8% to 4.8% alcohol by volume, although some craft varieties can be as high as 6%
Kölsch
Kölsch is a style of beer originating in Cologne, Germany. In appearance, it is bright and clear with a pale gold hue. Kölsch is a top-fermenting beer
Bock
Bock is a strong German beer, usually a dark lager.rmenting beer.