# Beer Styles — BJCP Style Guidelines

> Reference for beer style guidelines including vital stats and visual representations. (iPhone/iPad app by Matias Korhonen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beer-styles/id787305371 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matias Korhonen](https://appshunter.io/developer/787305374)
- Category: Food & Drink, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.66/5 from 29 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 10 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-09-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beer-styles/id787305371/reviews.md

## What is Beer Styles?

The guidelines include vital stats such as OG (original gravity), FG (final gravity), IBU (bitterness), SRM (colour), and ABV readings as well as descriptions for aroma, appearance, flavour, and mouth feel.

In Beer Styles all the vital stats have been given a visual representation to make it easier to fathom the differences in styles.

## Key features

- BJCP Style Guidelines
- Vital stats (OG, FG, IBU, SRM, ABV)
- Aroma, appearance, flavor, mouthfeel descriptions
- Visual representation of stats
- Easy comparison of beer styles

## Recent user reviews (10 of 27)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beer-styles/id787305371/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Issues in ios 26

*2025-10-27, version 3.2.2*

It’s locking up currently. Nice idea but not usable.

### 5/5 — Useful

*2022-10-26, version 2.0.6*

Very good app e completely useful.

### 5/5 — Easy to use

*2021-01-19, version 2.0.6*

Helps in formulating new “True to Style” recipes

### 5/5 — Home brewers companion

*2019-12-27, version 2.0.6*

I like to experiment with my small batch home brewing and this is a great guide for my recipe design.

### 5/5 — essential tool for beer students

*2019-04-25, version 2.0.6*

I’m currently preparing for the Advanced Cicerone exam, and this app has been an invaluable tool for my studies. Information is all up to date and accurate, and the format is easy to navigate.

### 5/5 — Sweet Notes

*2018-08-13, version 2.0.6*

As a professional brewer I use this regularly when drinking beer and creating recipes. It’s a great app all around!!

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2018-02-27, version 2.0.6*

Easy to navigate and search. Clear concise style guidelines make it easy to write recipes

### 5/5 — Helpful

*2017-11-15, version 2.0.5*

Great for use in homebrew competitions and when picking your next brew.

### 5/5 — survival gear for the pro

*2017-09-17, version 2.0.5*

what more can be said?

### 4/5 — Great

*2017-09-01, version 2.0.5*

Great app for anyone who loves beer. From the craft beer drinker to a brewer, it gives great starting points on flavors to recipe formulation

## Frequently asked questions about Beer Styles

### What information does this app provide about beer styles?

This app provides comprehensive BJCP beer style guidelines. It includes vital statistics such as original gravity (OG), final gravity (FG), International Bitterness Units (IBU), Standard Reference Method (SRM) for color, and alcohol by volume (ABV). It also offers detailed descriptions for aroma, appearance, flavor, and mouthfeel.

### How does the app help users understand beer styles?

The app makes it easier to understand the differences between beer styles by providing visual representations of the vital statistics. This visual approach helps users quickly grasp key metrics like bitterness, color, and alcohol content.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. It does not have any advertisements or in-app purchases, offering full access to the beer style guidelines without cost.

### Who would benefit from using this beer style app?

This app is ideal for homebrewers who need precise guidelines for their creations, beer enthusiasts looking to deepen their knowledge of different brews, and anyone curious about the technical specifications that define various beer styles.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3.0 — 2026-06-10

Minor bug fixes an improvements

### 3.2.5 — 2026-03-22

Performance and stability improvements

### 3.2.4 — 2025-12-16

Over 350 typos and other spelling mistakes have been fixed in the 2021 guidelines.

### 3.2.3 — 2025-10-28

Fixes a search issue on iOS 26

### 3.2.2 — 2025-09-18

• Updated for iOS 26
• Fills in missing styles for category 27 (Historical Beer)

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