Altbier
A regional specialty from western Germany, particularly the Düsseldorf area, with a history that goes back centuries.
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- Peel Brewing Co. | Alterior Motive (6.8% ABV / 25 IBU)
Berliner Weisse
An older beer style that likely originated in Germany and Northern Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries, valued for its lactic properties and refreshing taste.
- Bluewood Brewing | Blackberry Hop Tart (5.0% ABV)
- 4 Hands Brewing Co. | Lemon Drop Prussia (4.0% ABV)
Bitter
A long-standing British beer style with a desirable flavor profile.
- Perennial Artisan Ales | ESP (5.3% ABV)
- The Civil Life Brewing Co. | The Angel & The Sword (4.6% ABV / 32 IBU)
Doppelbock
A strong, dark beer with a high alcohol content that originated in Bavaria, Germany, brewed with a lot of malted barley.
- Rockwell Beer Co. | Foeder Bock (7.6% ABV / 24 IBU)
- Urban Chestnut Brewing Company | Doppelbock (7.3% ABV / 22 IBU)
Helles
A clear, light-colored, well-bodied lager that originated in Bavaria and Southern Germany, similar to Czech beers but slightly maltier.
- Narrow Gauge Brewing Co. | Helles Gamed (4.7% ABV / 20 IBU)
- Schlafly Beer | Summer Lager (4.5% ABV / 17 IBU)
India Pale Ale (IPA)
Invented in England to maintain quality during the long journey from England to India, this modern classic beer style contains large amounts of hops to help it survive the voyage.
- 2nd Shift Brewing | Art of Neurosis IPA (7.6% ABV / 76 IBU)
- The Modern Brewery | Citrapolis (6.8% ABV / 70 IBU)
Lambic
A term protected by law in Belgium that refers to spontaneously fermented beer, similar to how “Champagne” is protected in France.
- Side Project Brewing | Kriek Noir du Fermier (7% ABV) (Available for online purchase)
Pilsner
A light, crisp beer that originated in the former Kingdom of Bohemia, now the Czech Republic, traditionally made with Bavarian bottom-fermenting lager yeasts, light malts, and Saaz hops.
- Stubborn German Brewing Company| Peterstown Pilsner (4.8% ABV / 35 IBU)
- Heavy Riff Brewing Company | Czechmarks (5.1% ABV / 20 IBU)
Witbier
Also known as Blanche, this famous Belgian beer often includes coriander and lemon peel, differing from its German counterpart Weizen.
- Main & Mill Brewing Co. | Belgian Wit Ale (4.5% ABV / 9 IBU)
- Third Wheel Brewing | Ophelia’s (5.2% ABV / 12 IBU)
