Pale Ale
Originally brewed in England, pale ales are popular hoppy ales. American pale ales range from golden to light copper in color. The style is characterized by the American-variety hops used to produce high hop bitterness, flavor, and aroma. American pale ales have medium body and low to medium maltiness.

Pilsner
Pilsner originated in the Czech city of Pilsen. True Pilsners are golden in color, medium-bodied, and have a hoppy aroma and dry finish. Many light lagers are modeled on the Pilsner style but have less body and character.

Porter
Porter is based on a style of beer made in London in the early 1700s. Once extinct, today's Porters range from brown to almost black in color and have a roasted malt flavor. Porters have less pronounced hop flavor than other ales and a slightly sweet taste.

Rauchbier
Rauchbiers originated in the Bamberg region of Germany. Very smoky and malty, Rauchbier is an amber lager made with beechwood smoked malt. The beer is generally malty, full bodied, with a low to medium hop bitterness and should have smoky characters prevalent in the aroma and flavor.

Red Ale
Red ales are uniquely American and are one of the most popular styles brewed by craft brewers. The color ranges from light copper to light brown. Many red ales are quite hoppy.