--- title: Craft Beer Blog | beer styles description: beer styles | Find out what's new with craft beer like new styles, breweries and events that are popping up all over the US. --- [![banner](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/hs-fs/banner.png?width=798&height=100&name=banner.png "banner")](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com) # Craft Beer Blog ## [20+ Wheat Beers to Try for Spring & Summer](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/20-wheat-beers-to-try-for-spring-summer) Posted by [Sarah Bedrick](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/author/sarah-bedrick) on Apr 21, 2014 9:55:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)                    There is one style of beer that screams warm weather more than any other - and that is the wheat beer.  The main reason for that is because extra malted wheat lends itself to a more crisp and light beer that complements the warmer months nicely Also the common flavors like lemon, orange, blueberries, apricot and other fruits are consumed more often in the summer months. Plus, their wheat character is inherently designed to [pair better](http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2012/05/best-food-to-eat-with-wheat-beer-pairings-hefeweizen-witbier.html) with the lighter foods of the summer.  [Read More](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/20-wheat-beers-to-try-for-spring-summer) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/20-wheat-beers-to-try-for-spring-summer#comments-listing) Topics: [beer styles](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/topic/beer-styles) ## [What is a cask beer or ale?](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/128145/What-is-a-cask-beer-or-ale) Posted by [Sarah Bedrick](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/author/sarah-bedrick) on Jun 11, 2012 9:31:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) While cask beers or cask ales aren't the most popular style of beer, they are absolutely![cask beer](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/hs-fs/file-10052972-jpg/images/cask-beer.jpg?width=361&height=264&name=cask-beer.jpg) still noteworthy in the roles that they played in history as well as current brewing trends. [Read More](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/128145/What-is-a-cask-beer-or-ale) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/128145/What-is-a-cask-beer-or-ale#comments-listing) Topics: [beer styles](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/topic/beer-styles), [cask ale](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/topic/cask-ale) ## [Learn About the Many Different Beer Styles [Infographic]](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/121111/Learn-About-the-Many-Different-Beer-Styles-Infographic) Posted by [Sarah Bedrick](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/author/sarah-bedrick) on Mar 19, 2012 9:07:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As a marketer, I can appreciate a well-done infographic - and this infographic is especially awesome. **It organizes the many different styles of beer in an easy-to-understand and consume format. **Breaking down the two major styles of beer - ale and lager, and then breaking those down further. It even gives suggestions on iconic and note-worthy styles of beer from that genre.  ![beer styles infographic](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/hs-fs/file-10052879-jpg/images/beer-styles-infographic.jpg?width=667&height=898&name=beer-styles-infographic.jpg) [Read More](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/121111/Learn-About-the-Many-Different-Beer-Styles-Infographic) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/121111/Learn-About-the-Many-Different-Beer-Styles-Infographic#comments-listing) Topics: [infographic](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/topic/infographic), [beer styles](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/topic/beer-styles) [All posts](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/all) ## About this blog I'm passionate about exploring the many styles, flavors, and innovations in beer. 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