juicy or New England IPA), which is known for its fruity taste, hazy appearance and low bitterness. Versions include a double or imperial IPA, which is a stronger version of a regular IPA, typically with an ABV of more than 7.5% and a hazy IPA (a.k.a. IPAs have a distinct bitter flavor and aroma.
Beer can range from 0 (no bitterness) to above 100 IBUs. IBU stands for international bitterness unit, a measurement that tells you how bitter a beer tastes. For reference, wine is about 8%–14% and liquor is about 15%–50% ABV. Beers typically have an ABV of 3%–13%, with the majority around 4%–7%. You probably are familiar with ABV, or alcohol by volume, as it tells you how much alcohol is in your beer. ABV & IBU: Beer Technical Terms to Knowīefore we break down different beer styles, you need to know about the technical terms ABV and IBU. Ales, on the other hand, range from super hoppy IPAs to super malty stouts. Perhaps unsurprisingly, this makes lager the best-selling beer style in the world. Lagers are also typically fermented at a cold temperature, whereas ales are fermented at warmer temperatures. Lager beers range from darker pilsners and bocks to pale American lagers, such as Bud Light (one of our 10 Best Domestic Beers). The style of a given beer is generally determined by the fermentation process, though some beers are hybrids and some simply defy typical categorization.Īccording to Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine, lagers are made with one strain of yeast while ales are made with another. Also, there are really only two main types of beer: lager and ale.
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