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Certified Beer Server · Beer Styles

Beer Styles by Region

Syllabus Path

Study the CBS style list by region, plus emerging styles, non-alcoholic and alcohol-free beer, and gluten-free or gluten-reduced beer.

  1. II. Beer Styles
  2. C. Beer style knowledge
  3. 2. Beer styles by region

Exam Focus

  • Know the listed Belgium and France styles.
  • Know the listed Britain and Ireland styles.
  • Know the listed Germany, Czech Republic, and Austria styles.
  • Know the listed United States and other-region styles.
  • Recognize pastry or dessert stout and American-style fruited sour as emerging topics.
  • Distinguish NA, alcohol-free, gluten-free, and gluten-reduced beer.

Regional style groups

The Certified Beer Server list groups classic styles by region so candidates can connect names with broad bitterness, color, alcohol, and flavor expectations.

Special style topics

Any style can be made non-alcoholic, alcohol-free, gluten-free, or gluten-reduced. Emerging styles in the syllabus should be recognized at a broad service level.

Key Terms

Non-alcoholic beer
In U.S. labeling context, beer below 0.5% ABV.
Gluten-reduced beer
Beer made with gluten-containing grains and processed to reduce gluten below the applicable threshold.

References

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