Questions tagged [style]

Styles of beer such as Bock, Stout, Lager, or Lambic.

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Do beer blends exist?

I asked a bartender what she was drinking near the end of her shift. She said a blend. Of Bear Republic's Racer 5 IPA and North Coast's Le Merle (a Belgian Saison). I tried it and it was great. I already liked Le Merle except it had a bit too much…
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What is pale pilsen?

We have this local beer in the Philippines called San Miguel Pale Pilsen. Looking at this style guide I don't see any mention of the word Pilsen, though there is the word Pilsner. Are they in any way related?
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What characteristics are used to distinguish styles of beer from each other?

There are many styles of beer. It's straightforward to discuss the differences between two types of beer, but what are the characteristics used to distinguish between styles of beer? For each general characteristic, what kinds of beer have each…
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Advice for finding the right beer for me

I recently turned 21 (5 days) and I am trying to find some beer that I actually enjoy drinking. Currently I drink liquor like Jack + Coke and things like that. Any ideas on how to broaden my horizons when it comes to beer without just going out and…
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Is there a wide variation amongst specific styles?

A few years ago I moved to a bigger city where the craft beer selection got quite a bit broader from where I was living previously. For a while it was like being a kid in a candy store with so many different beers to choose from. Then as I got more…
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