Types of Beer: A Complete Guide to All Major Styles
Beer today is more diverse than at any point in history. Step into any Seattle tasting room — especially in the Ballard brewery district — and you’ll find crisp lagers, juicy IPAs, smooth stouts, funky sours, and specialty beers brewed with everything from fruit to coffee to oak barrels. With so many choices, knowing the main beer categories helps you explore confidently and understand what’s in your glass. Seattle’s craft beer scene — especially in Ballard — brings these styles to life better than almost anywhere else.