Comprehensive Beer Classification

1. Beer Types & Styles

Lagers
- Pale Lagers
  - German Pilsner
  - Czech Pilsner
  - American Light Lager
  - Munich Helles
- Dark Lagers
  - Dunkel
  - Schwarzbier
  - Vienna Lager
- Bock Beers
  - Traditional Bock
  - Doppelbock
  - Maibock
  - Eisbock
Ales
- Pale Ales
  - English Pale Ale
  - American Pale Ale
  - Bitter
  - ESB
- India Pale Ales (IPA)
  - English IPA
  - American IPA
  - Double/Imperial IPA
  - New England IPA
  - Session IPA
- Dark Ales
  - Porter
  - Stout
  - Imperial Stout
  - Brown Ale
- Belgian Styles
  - Trappist Ales
  - Abbey Ales
  - Saison
  - Lambic
  - Gueuze

2. Brewing Process & Ingredients

Main Ingredients
- Malt Types
  - Base Malts (Pale, Pilsner, Vienna, Munich)
  - Crystal/Caramel Malts
  - Roasted Malts
  - Specialty Malts
- Hops
  - Bittering Hops
  - Aroma Hops
  - Dual-Purpose Hops
  - Popular Varieties (Cascade, Saaz, etc.)
- Yeast Strains
  - Ale Yeast (Top-Fermenting)
  - Lager Yeast (Bottom-Fermenting)
  - Wild Yeast
  - Specialty Strains
- Water Profile
  - Mineral Content
  - pH Levels
  - Regional Water Types

3. Brewing Equipment

Commercial Equipment
- Mash Tuns
- Lauter Tuns
- Brew Kettles
- Fermentation Tanks
- Conditioning Tanks
- Filtration Systems
- Packaging Lines
Home Brewing Equipment
- All-Grain Systems
- Extract Brewing Kits
- Temperature Control
- Bottling Equipment
- Kegging Systems

4. Sensory Evaluation

Appearance
- Color (SRM Scale)
- Clarity
- Head Formation
- Head Retention
Aroma
- Malt Character
- Hop Character
- Fermentation Character
- Off-Aromas
Taste
- Basic Tastes
- Malt Flavors
- Hop Flavors
- Yeast Flavors
Mouthfeel
- Body
- Carbonation
- Astringency
- Alcohol Warmth

5. Service & Storage

Glassware
- Pilsner Glasses
- Wheat Beer Glasses
- Tulip Glasses
- Pint Glasses
- Snifters
- Steins
Draft Systems
- Keg Types
- Tap Systems
- Gas Mixtures
- Line Cleaning
Storage Conditions
- Temperature Control
- Light Protection
- Shelf Life
- Aging Considerations

6. Beer Business

Brewery Operations
- Production Planning
- Quality Control
- Inventory Management
- Staff Training
Marketing
- Brand Development
- Packaging Design
- Social Media
- Events & Festivals
Distribution
- Direct Sales
- Wholesale
- Export
- Legal Requirements

7. Beer Education

Certification Programs
- Cicerone
- BJCP
- Beer Sommelier
Style Guidelines
- BJCP Guidelines
- Brewers Association Guidelines
- Regional Classifications
Training Programs
- Brewing Courses
- Tasting Workshops
- Service Training

8. Sustainability

Resource Management
- Water Conservation
- Energy Efficiency
- Waste Reduction
- By-product Utilization
Sustainable Practices
- Local Sourcing
- Organic Brewing
- Carbon Footprint Reduction
- Packaging Solutions