Earn Three New Insider “Super Style” Badges
The one question we hear most on January 1: Is this the year of the lager?
Well, in their "9 Beer Trends to Watch in 2023," our friends at Hop Culture predicted this could be the year of the Czech lager.
Our Untappd data isn't pointing us in that direction just yet. But we are noticing that pilsners have become more popular.
In 2021, pilsners recorded just over one million check-ins!
And American lagers? They're not the lifeless, fizzy suds your dad drank.
American brewers have put their own spin on the style, often sourcing local ingredients to craft these deceivingly complex beers.
And while witbiers aren't lagers, they're just darn good Belgian wheat beers deserving of your attention as we head into spring.
So to kick off our first set of Insider "Super Style" Badges of the year, we're starting with styles we see on the up-and-up—pilsners, American lagers, and witbiers.
Quick reminder: These "Super Style" badges are available ONLY TO UNTAPPD INSIDERS.
Remind Me, What Are the "Super Style" Badges?
Our "Super Style" badges cover some of the top beer styles, getting a golden Insider makeover before we release them at various points throughout the year.
As an Untappd Insider, you'll have the exclusive opportunity to earn these "Super Style" badges by checking in that style of beer when it's live.
Last year, we released six different styles, and in 2023, we're kicking off with three new Insider "Super Style" Badges: American Lager, Pilsner, and Witbier.
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Introducing Insiders' "Super Style" Badges - American Lager, Pilsner, Wheat Beer - Witbier / Blanche
Let's look at the three new Insider "Super Style" badges.
Super Style: American Lager
Perhaps slightly misunderstood, lagers cover a surprisingly wide range of beers. For instance, malty dunkels, smoky rauchbiers, roasty schwarbiers, toasty Viennas, refreshing helles, crispy kölschs, intriguing Baltic porters, and more all fall under the category.
All these beers cover a wide range of colors and flavor profiles. But what makes these beers lager is the implementation of bottom-fermenting yeast—one that requires a colder, longer fermentation period than their ale counterparts.
American lager in particular pours out a pale straw gold. A clean malt bill, often featuring rice or corn, with very little hopping leads to a beer that's low-ABV, low-bitterness, and all crisp and clean. These are lawnmower beers, beach crushers, party pounders, and crowd pleasers, perfect for the warmer days ahead.
To earn the Insider "Super Style - American Lager" badge: Check in any beer with the style of Lager - American, Lager - American Light, or Lager - American Amber / Red. First beer earns level 1 and then a new level every 5 new unique beers. This badge does not have an end date and does not qualify for Retroactive Badges due to the requirement of an active Insiders subscription.
A few top-rated American and American Light Lagers we suggest:
4% ABV
N/A IBU
699 Ratings
5% ABV
6 IBU
1,726 Ratings
5.2% ABV
N/A IBU
1,280 Ratings
Super Style: Pilsner
Crisp and crushable, pilsners are a pale lager first produced by Bavarian brewer Josef Groll in Plzeň, Czech Republic, in 1842. Historically featuring the noble Saaz hop and characteristically soft water from Plzeň, Czech or Bohemian pilsners became a favorite for their pale golden color, slightly bready base, medium hop bitterness, and refreshing profile.
Today, you can find many variations of pilsners from different countries. Each with its own nuances and distinctions
For instance, German pilsners (often known just as pils) tend to be lighter and slightly less hoppy.
American pilsners, introduced when German immigrants brought over their brewing techniques, include barley malt and typically a quarter of rice or corn.
Most recently, Italian pilsners have benefited from a dry hop for a higher hop bite.
Nowadays, you can even find slow-pour pilsners that take seven minutes to pour!
To earn the Insider "Super Style - Pilsner" badge: Check in any beer with the style of Pilsner - Czech / Bohemian, Pilsner - German, Pilsner - Imperial / Double, Pilsner - Italian, Pilsner - New Zealand, and Pilsner - Other. First beer earns level 1 and then a new level every 5 new unique beers. This badge does not have an end date and does not qualify for Retroactive Badges due to the requirement of an active Insiders subscription.
A few top-rated pilsners we suggest:
4.8% ABV
N/A IBU
9,147 Ratings
4.6% ABV
60 IBU
18,580 Ratings
5.1% ABV
20 IBU
11,929 Ratings
Super Style: Wheat Beer - Witbier / Blanche
A traditional Belgian wheat beer, witbiers typically include a palate of coriander, citrus, and other spices. Popularized in the United States by beers like Celis White and Allagash White, witbiers today aren't funky or flashy, but they are classy and cloudy.
To earn the Insider "Super Style: Wheat Beer - Witbier / Blanche" badge: Check in any beer with the style of Wheat Beer - Witbier / Blanche. First beer earns level 1 and then a new level every 5 new unique beers. This badge does not have an end date and does not qualify for Retroactive Badges due to the requirement of an active Insiders subscription.
A few top-rated beers witbiers we suggest:
4.2% ABV
N/A IBU
788 Ratings
5.1% ABV
N/A IBU
2,433 Ratings
5.2% ABV
13 IBU
254,830 Ratings
How Can I Earn These Badges?
You can only unlock this exclusive badge if you're an Untappd Insider! First beer earns level 1 and then a new level every 5 new unique beers. This badge does not have an end date and does not qualify for Retroactive Badges due to the requirement of an active Insiders subscription.
To earn this badge: 1) BECOME AN UNTAPPD INSIDER, 2) Check-in any one (1) one of the qualifying styles.
Three new badges are up for grabs, so get your hands on them by drinking through these different beer styles.
Wait, What Is an Untappd Insider?
Untappd Insiders is an upgraded version of the free Untappd app, available for iOS and Android.
Becoming an Untappd Insider means unlocking exclusive badges (like these!), enjoying better statistics, and more.
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