Beer Styles Popular in Poland
- Euro lagers of light, full and high strength. Called 'Piwo jasne pelne', 'Piwo jasne lekkie', 'Piwo jasne mocne'. ABV 3-9% depending on type, these most common beers found in Poland especially from 4-5% ABV. Commercial examples: Zywiec Beer, Zamkowe Mocne, Tyskie Gronie
- Euro dark lagers, high strength. Known as 'Piwo ciemne' (Dark beer) and 'Piwo czarne' (Black beer). ABV from 6-7%, commercial examples: Czarny Smok
- Baltic porters, classic style originating from countries surrounding the Baltic sea. Called 'Porter' or 'Piwo ciemne mocne'. Usually of high strength of around 8-9% ABV. Commercial example: Zywiec Porter.
- Amber lager styles - Vienna, Marzen, etc.
- Bock styles, mainly Doppelbock. Known as 'Kozlak' as well as 'Bock' in Poland. Commercial examples: Amber Kozlak
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