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Beer Varieties and Styles - INI

Beer is broadly classified into two categories based on yeast fermentation method: Lagers (bottom-fermented) and Ales (top-fermented). Further variations have developed based on color, malt and hop usage, and origin, resulting in diverse styles such as Pilsner, IPA, Stout, and Porter. The Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines categorize beers into three major categories: Ale Styles, Lager Styles, and Hybrid/Mixed Styles, each with subcategories based on geographic origin.

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[item.pilsner]
code=L01
slug=pilsner
name=Pilsner
description=A golden lager originating from Czech Republic, characterized by its crisp bitterness.
abvRange=4.5-5.5%
category=Lager
color=Pale gold to golden
fermentation=Bottom-fermentation
ibuRange=25-45

[item.marzen]
code=L02
slug=marzen
name=Märzen / Oktoberfest
description=An amber lager traditionally served at Germany's Oktoberfest.
abvRange=5.5-6.5%
category=Lager
color=Amber to copper
fermentation=Bottom-fermentation
ibuRange=20-25

[item.dunkel]
code=L03
slug=dunkel
name=Dunkel
description=A traditional dark German lager featuring caramel aromas.
abvRange=4.5-5.6%
category=Lager
color=Dark brown to black
fermentation=Bottom-fermentation
ibuRange=18-25

[item.bock]
code=L04
slug=bock
name=Bock
description=A strong, rich German lager, traditionally brewed for winter.
abvRange=6.3-7.2%
category=Lager
color=Deep amber to black
fermentation=Bottom-fermentation
ibuRange=20-30

[item.schwarzbier]
code=L05
slug=schwarzbier
name=Schwarzbier
description=A German black beer that is dark in appearance but light in finish.
abvRange=4.4-5.4%
category=Lager
color=Black
fermentation=Bottom-fermentation
ibuRange=22-32

[item.ipa]
code=A01
slug=ipa
name=India Pale Ale (IPA)
description=An ale emphasizing hop bitterness and aroma, representing craft beer.
abvRange=6.0-7.5%
category=Ale
color=Gold to amber
fermentation=Top-fermentation
ibuRange=40-70

[item.pale-ale]
code=A02
slug=pale-ale
name=Pale Ale
description=A balanced, drinkable ale with good harmony between malt and hops.
abvRange=5.0-6.0%
category=Ale
color=Pale gold to amber
fermentation=Top-fermentation
ibuRange=30-50

[item.stout]
code=A03
slug=stout
name=Stout
description=A dark beer using roasted malt, featuring coffee and chocolate aromas.
abvRange=4.5-6.0%
category=Ale
color=Black
fermentation=Top-fermentation
ibuRange=30-60

[item.porter]
code=A04
slug=porter
name=Porter
description=A dark ale originating in Britain, considered the predecessor of stout.
abvRange=4.0-5.4%
category=Ale
color=Dark brown to black
fermentation=Top-fermentation
ibuRange=18-35

[item.belgian-white]
code=A05
slug=belgian-white
name=Belgian White / Witbier
description=A hazy Belgian wheat beer with refreshing aromas.
abvRange=4.5-5.5%
category=Ale
color=Hazy pale
fermentation=Top-fermentation
ibuRange=10-20

[item.wheat-beer]
code=A06
slug=wheat-beer
name=German Wheat Beer / Hefeweizen
description=A German wheat beer characterized by banana and clove aromas.
abvRange=4.9-5.6%
category=Ale
color=Hazy pale to gold
fermentation=Top-fermentation
ibuRange=10-15

[item.kolsch]
code=H01
slug=kolsch
name=Kölsch
description=A hybrid beer from Cologne, top-fermented with ale yeast and conditioned like a lager.
abvRange=4.8-5.3%
category=Hybrid
color=Pale gold
fermentation=Top-fermentation + Cold conditioning
ibuRange=20-30