Could there be a perfect beer, just for you?
September 7 is National Beer Lovers' Day! Did you know that there's a frothy beer somewhere out there suited just for your unique personality? Here's your universal guide to the best brew for your sign.
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Aries
Pilsner
Described as "brilliant and golden," pilsner's light, lively and surprising flavor notes are the bubbly embodiment of fun, sparkly Aries, who just wants to have a good time. This beer, like Aries, has a bit of spice and citrus, making it all-around intoxicating.
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Taurus
Belgian Wheat
Also known as "witbier," this highly aromatic and complex brew is foggy and mysterious, like Taurus. Unfiltered and wheat- (or oat-) heavy, this beer is indulgent with lots of spice. Taurus will love the honesty of this straightforward beverage as it reflects their own intense, persistent nature.
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Gemini
Hefeweizen
The most seductive of beers, hefeweizens have unique flavor combinations of exotic fruits, spices with dry (sometimes bitter) finishes. These beers stand out and demand attention and admiration, just like charming Gemini. Hefeweizens are light in color and crisp, but have slightly more alcohol than an average light brew, making them a perfect counterpart for two-sided Gemini.
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Cancer
Bock
This "bottom-fermenting lager" is a more bitter beer that can be assertive, like Cancer. If brewed right, bocks are perfectly balanced, medium-bodied and enjoyable. Similar to crabby Cancer, as long as bock is brewed with respect, it will be the best beer you've ever had.
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Leo
Stout
Like powerful Leo, stout is a beer not to be taken lightly. A rich perfume of dark chocolate, roasted coffee and even anise, stout announces its presence before the first sip. Leo commands the room and stout commands the palate. One taste of this thick, creamy brew lets you know who's in charge.
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Virgo
Budweiser
As Americana as it gets, Virgo likes simplicity, tradition and reliability, which they find in an ice-cold can of Budweiser. Not a complicated beer, it carries a sense of pride and trust, which Virgo tries to embody and deeply respects in others.
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Libra
Amber Ale
A heady mix of malt and mild hop flavor means this beer is the perfect beverage for deliberate Libra. Known as the sign of balance, Libra appreciates the equal distribution of malty richness with natural hoppy bitterness that gives amber ale a beautiful smooth flavor.
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Scorpio
India Pale Ale
Perfumed and intense, IPAs are hops-heavy and can come off as bitter at first sip, making them a natural match for sharp-tongued Scorpio. Although an IPA may bite back, once you're accustomed to their bitterness, you find that underneath, they're flowery and quite refreshing—just like Scorpio.
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Sagittarius
Porter
There are many unique styles of porter, making it hard to pin down. This brew, like an independent Sagittarius, is dark and robust, with notes of burnt sugar, coffee and dark-roasted grain. Each porter is an experience in itself, and brewers crave the freedom to experiment with its flavor potential, much the same way Sagittarius craves the freedom to do something wildly different to make their mark on the world.
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Capricorn
Guinness
An Irish stout, this beer is serious about flavor and body, like determined Capricorn. Known for their thick, frothy head, Guinness is a beer meant to reward those who've put in a long day on the job. Likewise, Capricorn is known for their intellect and strong work ethic, making a smooth mug of Guinness the perfect after-work treat.
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Aquarius
Lambic
If beer had a weird, hippy cousin, it would be lambic. Like Aquarius, lambic loves to rock its funky flag and be unique. A more sour beer with heavy fruit notes (especially raspberry), this light, sweet beer is fun, playful and hopeful—just like dreamy Aquarius.
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Pisces
Corona
Light and hoppy, Corona (especially with a squeeze of lime) is a balanced match for moody, sometimes melancholy Pisces. Pisces is a sensitive, compassionate sign, so they need a beer that doesn't overpower them or try to boss their palate around. Corona is an easy beer to enjoy on a hot day and since it tastes great with salt, it mixes perfectly with Pisces' inevitable tears.
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