With so many kinds of beer on the planet, it might be useful every now and again to have a handy beer taste guide to show you around the various types.
Most rely on a few key brands when it comes time to choose beer. Even more often, those key brands are simply the ones who advertise the most. You know the kinds: the ones featured in ads with a bunch of good looking young people around a campfire or BBQ having the time of their life.
Fortunately, now you can break that cycle and venture into the great world of beer to try something new. Jason Haynes is a graphic designer from Texas who came up with this poster detailing all the many kinds of beers and sub-categorizing them before giving examples of each sub-category.
Beer Guide Diagrams
This Beer Taste Guide Breaks Down the Drink with Examples
Trend Themes
1. Craft Beer Boom - The increasing demand for unique and niche beers creates an opportunity for breweries to experiment with new flavors and brewing techniques.
2. Beer Tourism - Beer enthusiasts can travel to different regions known for their beer styles, creating an opportunity for breweries to attract visitors to their taprooms and local businesses.
3. Low-alcohol Beer - The rising trend towards healthier living and wellness creates an opportunity for breweries to offer lower-alcohol beer options that are still flavorful and enjoyable.
Industry Implications
1. Brewing Industry - With the increasing demand for unique and niche beers, breweries can innovate with new brewing techniques and flavors.
2. Tourism Industry - The beer tourism trend creates an opportunity for local businesses that are associated with the brewing industry (e.g. taprooms, restaurants, hotels) to attract more customers.
3. Health and Wellness Industry - The low-alcohol beer trend creates an opportunity for breweries to tap into the health-conscious market and offer healthier alcohol options.