Beers Charts
Ale Styles, Popular Examples, and Brewing Seasons
| Style Family | Region | Ale Style | Popular Examples | Best Brewing Season | Good All Year Round | Aging Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pale Lager | Germany | Kölsch | Kölsch | Summer | ✔️ | 2-3 Months |
| United Kingdom | Pale Ale | English Pale Ale | Spring | ✔️ | 4-6 Months | |
| Amber Lager | North America | Amber Ale | Vienna Lager, Märzen, California Common | Fall | 3-4 Months | |
| Dark Lager | Germany | Altbier | Altbier, Rauchbier | Fall | ✔️ | 4-6 Months |
| Wheat Beer | Germany | Hefeweizen | Weissbier | Spring | ✔️ | 1-2 Months |
| Belgium | Witbier | Hoegaarden | Summer | ✔️ | 1-2 Months | |
| India Pale Ale | North America | IPA | West Coast IPA, New England IPA | Summer | ✔️ | 3-6 Months |
| Brown Ale | United Kingdom | Old Ale | Kellerbier | Fall | 6-12 Months | |
| Porter | United Kingdom | Porter | Baltic Porter | Winter | ✔️ | 6-12 Months |
| Stout | United Kingdom | Stout | Dry Stout (Guinness) | Winter | ✔️ | 6-12 Months |
| United Kingdom | Imperial Stout | Russian Imperial Stout | Winter | 12-24 Months |