What beers are what?

Sherpa FE · Mar 8, 2008

Is there a reference somewhere that describes beer styles?
Like, is a Porter a full, medioum, or light bodied beer? How about an Irish Red?
I only have one book, and its not in there that I know of. (Brewmasters Bible)

The reason I am asking, is so that I will know what steeping temps to keep for the grains while doing AG batches.
Thanks

Aubie Stout · Mar 8, 2008

I'd like to see some sort of recommendation list.

If you like Anchor Steam Porter, then you'll like these types of beers too. Etc, etc, etc.

mrkristofo · Mar 8, 2008

http://www.bjcp.org/stylecenter.html

That should have all you need to know and then some.

Sherpa FE · Mar 8, 2008

Cool...
I read about the Robust Porter, but it doesnt say whether its a light, medium of full bodied beer....

bradsul · Mar 8, 2008

Here you go.

Mouthfeel: Medium to medium-full body. Moderately low to moderately high carbonation. Stronger versions may have a slight alcohol warmth. May have a slight astringency from roasted grains, although this character should not be strong.

Sherpa FE · Mar 8, 2008

So, it refers to the Mouth feel, ok, the light has gone on and learning has occured.

I didnt know that. So it did say it, I jsut didnt know what I was looking at....again.
Thanks Guys.
Josh

bradsul · Mar 8, 2008

Every hobby has it's own vocabulary, eventually it just clicks.

david_42 · Mar 9, 2008

This is a handy guide, which cross-references to available commercial brews. Just grab the pdf.

http://www.beertown.org/education/styles.html

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