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43 Cards in this Set
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Czech pilsner |
- gold color - slightly sweeter than German version - more full-bodied than German version - pronounced, long lingering bitterness - aromas: wintergreen, mint, bready |
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German Pils |
- Lighter bodied compared to Czech pilsner - Less malt flavor compared to Czech pilsner - Assertive bitterness. More pronounced than Czech pilsner. - More hop flavor than Czech pilsner and other German styles
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Munich Helles |
German lager - mild hop presence - softer mouthfeel - doughy character - restrained bitterness |
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Oktoberfest |
- gold to amber in color - malty, with slightly sweet notes - moderate perceived bitterness - darker versions have toasted, biscuit, caramel flavor - paler versions have cracker aromas - little or no hop aroma |
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Munich dunkel |
- amber to brown - pronounced malt aroma and flavor - bread-like, biscuit, slight caramel, nutty - chocolate, chewy - moderate bitterness - clean, crisp |
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Maibock |
- gold to amber - complex malt flavor and aroma - moderate bitterness - noticeable bitter finish - hops evidence in aroma and flavor - earthy, perfume, flower, mint, woodiness |
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Dopplebock |
- gold to brown - malt aromas dominate - caramel, toasty, nutty, toffee, chocolate - paler versions are breadier, slightly sweet - moderate bitterness - high alcohol, warming sensation |
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Hefeweizen (german wheat beer with yeast) |
- gold to light amber - low malt - low bitterness - low hop - banana and clove aromas from yeast |
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Kolsch |
- straw to light gold - crystal clear - moderate bitterness - hops may be noticeable with a dry, herbal lager like finish - yeast made add a light fruity or sulfur aroma |
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Altbier |
- amber to copper - well balanced. Bitter yet malty. Well attenuated. - moderate bitterness |
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Ordinary / Best / Special Bitters |
- gold to amber color - low to medium malt - pronounced hop bitterness - earthy, woody aromas and flavors - fruit aromas from yeast - dry, caramel finish |
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English IPA |
- gold to amber - malty level is noticeable - assertive bitterness - hops can be floral, earthy - yeast can impart pear and apple aromas - higher alcohol |
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English Mild |
- Amber to Brown - Low bitterness - Low hop profile - Tannin like dryness - Tea like flavor, toasty, chocolatey and caramel - Low alcohol |
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British Brown Ale |
- Amber to brown - Malt forward. Nutty, toasty and caramel malt flavors - Stronger than English mild in terms of flavor and alcohol - Moderate bitterness - Dried fruit aromas from yeast - Subtle hops, but more hops than English mild |
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English Porter |
- Brown to Black - Dark roast, lightly burnt, chocolate and coffee aromas - Pronounced bitterness |
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Sweet Stout, Milk Stout |
- Black - Medium to high sweetness balanced bitter impression from dark malts - Moderate bitterness - Gives impression of coffee and cream - Can have fruitiness from esters |
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Oatmeal stout |
- Black - Hint of sweetness - Moderate bitterness - Velvety, smooth, silky texture - Nutty, grainy aromas |
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English barleywine |
- Rich-gold to dark-brown color - Malt rich - Chewy rich body - moderate perceived bitterness - high alcohol (8-12%) - Intense aromas, hop character, fruity yeast
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Imperial stout |
- Black - Malt adds dark coffee, chocolate, licorice and molasses aromas - Fruity - dried raisins, prunes, cherries, plums - Pronounced bitterness - High to very high alcohol (8-12%) |
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Scottish Ale |
- Light to dark amber - Malt forward but not overpowering - Little to no hop flavor - Low to moderate bitterness - Low to normal alcohol |
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Scotch ale |
- Amber to dark amber - Malty and much sweeter than Scottish ales - Nutty and sometimes smokey aromas - Creamier body than Scottish ales - Low perceived bitterness - Little to no hop - High alcohol (6.5 - 10%) |
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Irish red ale |
- Amber to copper red - low to medium bitterness - Hoppier than English Bitter Special - normal alcohol |
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Irish dry stout |
- Black - Coffee malt and barley, darkly roasted - Assertive bitterness - Bitterness from hop but mostly very dark roasts - No hop flavor or aroma - Low carbonation - Normal alcohol |
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American lager |
- Straw - subtle malt and hop flavor - strong flavors are a fault - low perceived bitterness - low to normal alcohol |
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Cream ale |
- Pale straw to gold - light creamed corn aromas (DMS) - moderate perceived bitterness - slightly more bitter than American lagers - normal alcohol |
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American wheat beer |
- Straw to gold - more hop and aroma than German wheat beer - can have a lemony bite - moderate perceived bitterness - normal alcohol |
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American blonde ale |
- Straw to gold - more subtle flavors than other pale ales - moderate perceived bitterness - low to normal alcohol |
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American pale ale |
- Gold to Amber - Low to medium malt - Toast and caramel aromas - Piney and citrusy notes, sometimes tropical - Pronounced bitterness - Normal alcohol |
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American Amber Ale |
- Amber to dark amber - low to medium malt, with toasty and slightly caramel aromas - Piney and citrusy hop aromas - pronounced bitterness - normal alcohol |
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American Indian Pale Ale |
- Gold to dark amber in color - Low to medium malt, soft caramel aromas - More hop than American Pale Ale - Citrus, resin, pine hop aromas - assertive bitterness - Elevated alcohol |
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Imperial IPA (double IPA) |
- Dark gold to dark amber - Strong malt character creates balance with high hop content - Dominant hop aromas and flavors - Highly assertive bitterness - High alcohol |
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American Brown Ale |
- light brown to dark brown - malt focused. Caramel, woody, toasty and nutty aromas - Hop character but not overpowering - moderate bitterness - normal alcohol |
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American stout |
- Black - Malt adds roasty, dark chocolate, coffee flavors - Citrus, resin, pine hop aromas - Assertive bitterness - Normal alcohol |
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American barleywine |
- Light amber to light brown - Highly hopped. Balanced bitterness with malty backbone - Assertive bitterness - High alcohol (8-12%) - Lively fruit esters |
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Dubbel |
- Amber to brown (darker than a tripel) - malt focused, dried fruit aromas - although malt focused, it is balanced - low perceived bitterness - Elevated alcohol (6-7.6%) |
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Tripel |
- Gold - pale malt character, not sweet - moderate perceived bitterness - some hop aroma and flavor - medium bodied - High alcohol (7.5-9.5%) - yeast derived aromas, fruitiness and peppery spice |
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Gueuze |
- Gold - low perceived bitterness - normal to elevated alcohol (5-8%) - Typically tart and slightly funky - uses aged hops as preservatives - May be dry or sweetened |
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Kriek, Framboise & Fruit Lambic |
- Gold or colored by fruit - Sweetness and tartness will vary by brewer - Beer tends to be dry rather than sweet - low perceived bitterness - Normal to Elevated alcohol (5-7%) Kriek (cherries) Framboise (raspberries) |
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Flanders red |
- Red to brown - low perceived bitterness - Sour beer, with a crispy & dry finish - sharply acidic, vinegar flavor - normal to elevated alcohol |
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Saison |
- Gold to amber - Moderate bitterness - Highly carbonated - Light bodied - More bitter and hoppier than typical Belgian style- Can be quite dry - Floral, woodsy, minty hops flavor - Unmalted wheat adds lemony tartness - Normal to elevated alcohol |
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Witbier |
Example: Hoegaarden
- Straw - low perceived bitterness - normal alcohol - unmalted wheat adds lemony flavor - orange peel, coriander |
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Belgian blond |
- Gold - low perceived bitterness - yeast imparts fruity flavors - fruity flavors + malt character gives the perception of sweetness - elevated alcohol |
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Belgian Golden Strong Ale |
Example: Duvel - Gold - moderate perceived bitterness - can have low to moderate spicy hops - high to very high alcohol - yeast gives fruit and spice aromas - highly effervescent |
