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Schwarzbier
German in origin, these very dark brown to almost black beers have a roasted malt character without the associated bitterness. Malt flavor and aroma are low in sweetness. Hop flavor and aroma should be low but perceptible.

Scottish Ale
Scottish style ales are moderate in strength and dominated by a smooth, sweet maltiness. Scottish ales have a medium body with the color will ranging from golden amber to deep brown. The maltiness is balanced with low, hop flavor and aroma.

Stout
Stout has a dark, almost black color and a rich malty flavor. There are four main versions of this style: Dry Stout, Cream or Milk Stout, Oatmeal Stout and Imperial Stout.

Tripel
Belgian-style Tripels are often characterized by a complex, spicy flavor. Yeast-generated fruity banana esters are also common. These pale to light-colored ales are medium to full bodied. Alcohol strength and flavor are evident.

Wheat / Weiss
Brewed from wheat instead of the more traditional barley, wheat beers are brewed using a top-fermenting yeast. Generally unfiltered and pale in color, this German style is known for its cloudy appearance, yeasty aroma, and spicy, clovy flavor.

Wit / Belgian-Style White
Unfiltered Belgian wheat beer, called wit, or white, because of its cloudy appearance is brewed using unmalted wheat and malted barley. This very pale beer is spiced with coriander and orange peel. The style is characterized by a low to medium hop bitterness and hop flavor, and low to medium body.


Better beer is all about choices. And today, you have more choices than ever before with our local craft breweries offering many of these astounding distinct beer styles. From "Abbey to Wit" Arizona Guild members truly brew something for everyone, with beers to match any occasion and any food. Stop in today and experience the flavors of Arizona.

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