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Beer style

Okay, imagine you are making a cake with different flavors. Just like you have vanilla cakes, chocolate cakes, and strawberry cakes, in the world of beer, we also have different types of beer with different flavors. These different types of beer are called beer styles.

Beer styles are like categories of beer that have specific characteristics, flavors, and ingredients. Some beer styles are very light and look almost like water, while others are dark and rich in flavor.

Some beer styles are fruity, like raspberry or peach, while others are more bitter and hoppy, like grapefruit or pine. Some beer styles have a higher alcohol percentage, so they will make you feel a little bit dizzy.

When you go to a bar or a store to buy beer, you can choose which beer style you want to try based on the flavors and ingredients. It's like choosing a flavor of ice cream, but instead of chocolate or vanilla, you have IPA, stout, or lager.

So, just like a cake can have different flavors, beer also has different beer styles that offer unique flavors and experiences to enjoy.
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