With a huge array of production methods and ingredients, beer is likely the most diverse beverage on earth, with thousands of unique variations brewed worldwide. While categorizing beer can be overwhelming, we try to simplify things by organizing beer varieties into broad styles and specific sub-styles. Our consumer oriented method of taxonomy stems from a combination of our own experience representing the world's great brewers, and the guidelines established by two of the industry's most respected sources: the Brewers Association (www.craftbeer.com) and the Beer Judge Certification Program (www.bjcp.org).
To review the methodology GreatBrewers.com uses in organizing and defining beer styles, click here.