Other Styles: The Misfits, Mavericks, and Mad Scientists

Doc's Brewing Glossary by Adam McKee

Forget the rulebook, because these beers are playing by their own set of rules. We’re talkin’ wild fermentations, experimental ingredients, and flavors that’ll make your taste buds do a double-take. This is where brewers get weird, pushing the boundaries of what beer can be. So, if you’re ready for a taste adventure, buckle up and get ready to explore the weird and wonderful world of “other styles.”

  • Belgian-Style Ales: Funky, fruity, and full of surprises, Belgian ales are a whole world unto themselves. We’ll dive into the unique flavors of saisons, tripels, dubbels, and lambics, and discover the wild yeasts and bacteria that give these beers their signature funk.

  • Sour Beers: Pucker up, buttercup, because these beers are tart, tangy, and anything but ordinary. We’ll explore the world of kettle sours, lambics, and wild ales, and discover the complex interplay of acidity, fruitiness, and funk that make these beers so damn refreshing.

  • Specialty Beers: This is where brewers let their imaginations run wild, using unconventional ingredients like fruits, vegetables, spices, and even smoked malts. We’ll explore the endless possibilities of specialty beers, from chili pepper IPAs to pumpkin spice ales, and discover how brewers are pushing the boundaries of flavor.

  • Wild & Mixed Fermentation Beers: These beers are all about embracing the unpredictable. We’ll dive into the world of spontaneous fermentation, mixed cultures, and barrel-aging and discover how these techniques can create beers with truly unique and complex flavors.

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