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Beer style serving ranges

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Style	Temperature	CO₂ volumes
American Light Lager	2–4 °C / 35.6–39.2 °F	2.5–2.7
American Lager	2–4 °C / 35.6–39.2 °F	2.4–2.6
Cream Ale	4–7 °C / 39.2–44.6 °F	2.4–2.6
American Wheat Beer	4–7 °C / 39.2–44.6 °F	2.6–3
International Pale Lager	2–4 °C / 35.6–39.2 °F	2.4–2.7
International Amber Lager	6–8 °C / 42.8–46.4 °F	2.3–2.5
International Dark Lager	7–9 °C / 44.6–48.2 °F	2.3–2.5
Czech Pale Lager	4–6 °C / 39.2–42.8 °F	2.2–2.5
Czech Premium Pale Lager	5–7 °C / 41–44.6 °F	2.2–2.5
Czech Amber Lager	7–9 °C / 44.6–48.2 °F	2.2–2.5
Czech Dark Lager	8–10 °C / 46.4–50 °F	2.2–2.5
Munich Helles	4–6 °C / 39.2–42.8 °F	2.4–2.6
Festbier	6–8 °C / 42.8–46.4 °F	2.3–2.5
Helles Bock	8–10 °C / 46.4–50 °F	2.2–2.5
German Leichtbier	4–7 °C / 39.2–44.6 °F	2.4–2.7
Kölsch	4–7 °C / 39.2–44.6 °F	2.4–2.6
German Helles Exportbier	5–7 °C / 41–44.6 °F	2.4–2.6
German Pils	3–5 °C / 37.4–41 °F	2.5–2.7
Märzen	7–9 °C / 44.6–48.2 °F	2.3–2.5
Rauchbier	8–10 °C / 46.4–50 °F	2.2–2.5
Dunkles Bock	9–11 °C / 48.2–51.8 °F	2.1–2.4
Vienna Lager	7–9 °C / 44.6–48.2 °F	2.3–2.5
Altbier	8–10 °C / 46.4–50 °F	2.2–2.5
Munich Dunkel	8–10 °C / 46.4–50 °F	2.2–2.5
Schwarzbier	8–10 °C / 46.4–50 °F	2.2–2.5
Doppelbock	10–13 °C / 50–55.4 °F	2–2.4
Eisbock	12–14 °C / 53.6–57.2 °F	1.8–2.2
Baltic Porter	10–12 °C / 50–53.6 °F	2.1–2.4
Weissbier	5–7 °C / 41–44.6 °F	2.6–3
Dunkles Weissbier	5–7 °C / 41–44.6 °F	2.6–3
Weizenbock	8–10 °C / 46.4–50 °F	2.5–3
Ordinary Bitter	11–13 °C / 51.8–55.4 °F	1.5–2
Best Bitter	11–13 °C / 51.8–55.4 °F	1.5–2
Strong Bitter	11–13 °C / 51.8–55.4 °F	1.6–2
British Golden Ale	9–11 °C / 48.2–51.8 °F	2–2.3
Australian Sparkling Ale	9–11 °C / 48.2–51.8 °F	2.3–2.6
English IPA	9–11 °C / 48.2–51.8 °F	2–2.3
Dark Mild	11–13 °C / 51.8–55.4 °F	1.6–2
British Brown Ale	11–13 °C / 51.8–55.4 °F	1.8–2.2
English Porter	11–13 °C / 51.8–55.4 °F	1.8–2.2
Scottish Light	11–13 °C / 51.8–55.4 °F	1.6–2
Scottish Heavy	11–13 °C / 51.8–55.4 °F	1.6–2
Scottish Export	11–13 °C / 51.8–55.4 °F	1.7–2.1
Irish Red Ale	9–11 °C / 48.2–51.8 °F	1.9–2.3
Irish Stout	10–12 °C / 50–53.6 °F	1.7–2.1
Irish Extra Stout	11–13 °C / 51.8–55.4 °F	1.8–2.2
Sweet Stout	10–12 °C / 50–53.6 °F	1.8–2.2
Oatmeal Stout	10–12 °C / 50–53.6 °F	1.8–2.2
Tropical Stout	10–12 °C / 50–53.6 °F	1.9–2.3
Foreign Extra Stout	11–13 °C / 51.8–55.4 °F	1.8–2.2
British Strong Ale	12–14 °C / 53.6–57.2 °F	1.6–2
Old Ale	13–15 °C / 55.4–59 °F	1.5–2
Wee Heavy	13–15 °C / 55.4–59 °F	1.5–2
English Barley Wine	13–16 °C / 55.4–60.8 °F	1.2–1.8
Blonde Ale	6–9 °C / 42.8–48.2 °F	2.3–2.6
American Pale Ale	7–10 °C / 44.6–50 °F	2.2–2.5
American Amber Ale	8–10 °C / 46.4–50 °F	2.1–2.4
California Common	9–11 °C / 48.2–51.8 °F	2.2–2.5
American Brown Ale	9–11 °C / 48.2–51.8 °F	2.1–2.4
American Porter	10–12 °C / 50–53.6 °F	2.2–2.6
American Stout	10–12 °C / 50–53.6 °F	2.2–2.6
Imperial Stout	12–15 °C / 53.6–59 °F	1.8–2.3
American IPA	7–10 °C / 44.6–50 °F	2.2–2.5
Specialty IPA: Belgian IPA	8–10 °C / 46.4–50 °F	2.3–2.7
Specialty IPA: Black IPA	8–10 °C / 46.4–50 °F	2.2–2.5
Specialty IPA: Brown IPA	8–10 °C / 46.4–50 °F	2.2–2.5
Specialty IPA: Red IPA	8–10 °C / 46.4–50 °F	2.2–2.5
Specialty IPA: Rye IPA	8–10 °C / 46.4–50 °F	2.2–2.5
Specialty IPA: White IPA	7–9 °C / 44.6–48.2 °F	2.3–2.6
Specialty IPA: Brut IPA	7–9 °C / 44.6–48.2 °F	2.3–2.6
Hazy IPA	7–9 °C / 44.6–48.2 °F	2.2–2.5
Double IPA	9–11 °C / 48.2–51.8 °F	2.2–2.5
American Strong Ale	11–13 °C / 51.8–55.4 °F	2–2.4
American Barleywine	12–15 °C / 53.6–59 °F	1.8–2.2
Wheatwine	12–14 °C / 53.6–57.2 °F	2–2.4
Berliner Weisse	4–7 °C / 39.2–44.6 °F	3–3.5
Flanders Red Ale	8–10 °C / 46.4–50 °F	2.2–2.6
Oud Bruin	9–11 °C / 48.2–51.8 °F	2–2.4
Lambic	8–10 °C / 46.4–50 °F	2–2.4
Gueuze	6–9 °C / 42.8–48.2 °F	3–4
Fruit Lambic	6–9 °C / 42.8–48.2 °F	3–4
Gose	4–7 °C / 39.2–44.6 °F	2.6–3.2
Witbier	4–7 °C / 39.2–44.6 °F	2.6–3
Belgian Pale Ale	8–10 °C / 46.4–50 °F	2.3–2.7
Bière de Garde	9–11 °C / 48.2–51.8 °F	2.2–2.6
Belgian Blond Ale	8–10 °C / 46.4–50 °F	2.4–2.8
Saison	7–9 °C / 44.6–48.2 °F	2.6–3
Belgian Golden Strong Ale	8–10 °C / 46.4–50 °F	2.8–3.5
Belgian Single	8–10 °C / 46.4–50 °F	2.4–2.8
Belgian Dubbel	10–12 °C / 50–53.6 °F	2.2–2.6
Belgian Tripel	8–10 °C / 46.4–50 °F	2.6–3
Belgian Dark Strong Ale	12–14 °C / 53.6–57.2 °F	2.2–2.6
Kellerbier	7–10 °C / 44.6–50 °F	2.3–2.6
Kentucky Common	8–10 °C / 46.4–50 °F	2.3–2.6
Lichtenhainer	6–9 °C / 42.8–48.2 °F	2.6–3.2
London Brown Ale	11–13 °C / 51.8–55.4 °F	1.8–2.2
Piwo Grodziskie	6–9 °C / 42.8–48.2 °F	3–3.5
Pre-Prohibition Lager	4–7 °C / 39.2–44.6 °F	2.5–2.7
Pre-Prohibition Porter	10–12 °C / 50–53.6 °F	2–2.3
Roggenbier	8–10 °C / 46.4–50 °F	2.4–2.8
Sahti	12–14 °C / 53.6–57.2 °F	1.6–2
Brett Beer	8–12 °C / 46.4–53.6 °F	2.2–2.8
Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer	6–10 °C / 42.8–50 °F	2.6–3.2
Wild Specialty Beer	7–11 °C / 44.6–51.8 °F	2.4–2.9
Straight Sour Beer	6–10 °C / 42.8–50 °F	2.8–3.4
Fruit Beer	7–10 °C / 44.6–50 °F	2.4–2.8
Fruit and Spice Beer	7–10 °C / 44.6–50 °F	2.4–2.8
Specialty Fruit Beer	7–10 °C / 44.6–50 °F	2.4–2.8
Grape Ale	8–10 °C / 46.4–50 °F	2.4–3
Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer	7–10 °C / 44.6–50 °F	2.4–2.8
Autumn Seasonal Beer	8–10 °C / 46.4–50 °F	2.4–2.8
Winter Seasonal Beer	8–10 °C / 46.4–50 °F	2.4–2.8
Specialty Spice Beer	7–10 °C / 44.6–50 °F	2.4–2.8
Alternative Grain Beer	7–10 °C / 44.6–50 °F	2.3–2.7
Alternative Sugar Beer	7–10 °C / 44.6–50 °F	2.3–2.7
Classic Style Smoked Beer	8–10 °C / 46.4–50 °F	2.2–2.6
Specialty Smoked Beer	8–10 °C / 46.4–50 °F	2.2–2.6
Wood-Aged Beer	10–13 °C / 50–55.4 °F	2.2–2.6
Specialty Wood-Aged Beer	10–13 °C / 50–55.4 °F	2.2–2.6
Commercial Specialty Beer	8–11 °C / 46.4–51.8 °F	2.3–2.7
Mixed-Style Beer	8–11 °C / 46.4–51.8 °F	2.3–2.7
Experimental Beer	8–11 °C / 46.4–51.8 °F	2.3–2.7
Dorada Pampeana	7–9 °C / 44.6–48.2 °F	2.3–2.6
IPA Argenta	7–10 °C / 44.6–50 °F	2.2–2.5
Italian Grape Ale	8–10 °C / 46.4–50 °F	2.4–3
Catharina Sour	4–7 °C / 39.2–44.6 °F	2.6–3.2
New Zealand Pilsner	3–5 °C / 37.4–41 °F	2.5–2.7
Cider	3–6 °C / 37.4–42.8 °F	2.5–3