New Badge: Long Live Cold Beer
Long Live Cold Beer Badge 805 is more than a beer, it’s a way of life here on California’s Central Coast. Where legends aren’t born, they’re made. The original 805 Blonde Ale is the refreshing beer that started it all. For something lighter there’s 805 Cerveza, a California lager brewed with lime. There’s 8ZERO5 non-alc for when the moment calls for zero limits. Don’t forget to check out the new 805 Chelada for more sabor. Long Live Cold Beer. Badge Criteria: Check in any one (1) of the Firestone Walker 805 family beers anytime between February 13, 2026 and February 13, 2027.
BrewDog en vente : chute d’un géant du craft ?
BrewDog, ce nom est désormais devenu culte dans le secteur brassicole et même auprès du grand public. Je ne vais pas vous refaire l’histoire de cette brasserie, ni calquer son storytelling bien léché (et quelque peu romancé), mais force est de constater que James Watt et Martin Dickie ont réussi à créer quelque chose de sacrément solide au début des années 2010.
New Badge: The Squeeze Seeker
The Squeeze Seeker Badge Cali Squeeze is sunshine in a can. Bright citrus, real fruit flavor, and that easygoing California state of mind. From Cali Squeeze Blood Orange to Peach Pomegranate and Raspberry Lime, the lineup is packed with juicy flavor for every kind of day. Plus, we’re always dropping brewery-only one-offs and limited releases, so there’s always a new Squeeze worth chasing. Real Beer. Real Fruit. Real Life. Badge Criteria: Check in any one (1) Firestone Walker Cali Squeeze beverage between February 13, 2026 and February 13, 2027.
New Badge: Fourtitude
So many great things come in fours: seasons, clovers, and even beers. And the highest-rated beer style in 2025 deserves its own badge, right? Well, today the wait is over, and you can now unlock the « Fourtitude » badge when checking in Quadruple IPAs on Untappd. Oh, and we know what you’re thinking, and we got it covered. This badge is retroactive, so all your previous QIPA check-ins count towards leveling up this one. Did you know that Omnisonicism, @thetestbrewery’s collab with @omnipollo and @rootandbranchbrewing, is the current highest-rated QIPA of all time? So, only one question remains. In your humble opinion, who makes the best Quadruple IPAs? Join the conversation on Instagram! Badge Criteria: Check-in five (5) different beers with the style of IPA – Quadruple.
New Badge: Firestone Fanatic
Firestone Fanatic Badge Firestone Walker is celebrating 30 years of brewing on California’s Central Coast. Thirty years of innovation, craftsmanship, and beers built for the long haul. From classics like Union Jack IPA, Pivo Pils, Firestone IPA, and DBA, to everything we’ve brewed along the way, this badge is for the fans who’ve been there for the ride (and the ones just jumping in). Here’s to 30 years. Here’s to the next round. Beer Before Glory. Badge Criteria: Check in two (2) or more Firestone Walker beers between February 13, 2026 and February 13, 2027.
New Badge: The Mind Wanderer
The Mind Wanderer Badge Get Lost in the Haze: Introducing the Mind Wanderer Untappd Badge 🍻🌫️ Wander off the beaten path and straight into the haze. We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand-new Untappd badge: Mind Wanderer, made for the dreamers, drifters, and hop-lovers who know the best adventures start with a little Mind Haze. Whether you’re cracking open a can at home, grabbing a pint with friends, or chasing sunshine one IPA at a time, this badge is your official stamp of hazy greatness. Sip. Check In. Repeat. How to Earn the Badge It’s easy. Just check in one (1) Mind Haze beer on Untappd during the badge window and you’ll unlock the Mind Wanderer badge. From the original Mind Haze to the rest of the juicy lineup, every check-in counts. Pick your favorite, take a sip, and let your mind wander. Want to explore the full Mind Haze family?https://www.firestonewalker.com/pack/mind-haze-variety-pack/ Ready to Wander? Grab your favorite Mind Haze, open Untappd, and earn your badge before the year disappears into the haze. Badge Criteria: Check in any one (1) of the Firestone Walker Mind Haze beers anytime between February 12, 2026 and February 12, 2027.
New Badge: Firestone Walker Invitational Sweepstakes
Firestone Walker Invitational Sweepstakes Badge The Firestone Walker Invitational is where the best beers, best breweries, and best people come together for one unforgettable day in Paso Robles. To celebrate, we’re dropping a special Untappd badge for the fans who show up, crack one open, and join the ride. Check in any Firestone Walker beer during the badge window and you’ll earn the Firestone Walker Invitational badge. Then take it one step further by entering our sweepstakes for the chance to win an All-Access Brewery Adventure and experience the Invitational like never before. Enter here:https://www.firestonewalker.com/all-access-brewery-adventure-2026/ Badge Criteria: Check in any one (1) beverage by Firestone Walker Brewing Company between February 13, 2026 and April 12, 2026.
Retour sur le concours du Millésime Bio 2026 : Dans la peau d’un juge
Le monde du craft bouge encore et encore. Malgré les remous, le secteur reste actif bien qu’il se transforme beaucoup. Au milieu de tout cela, une tendance continue de progresser doucement, consommée par 30% des Français en moyenne : le Bio ! Une catégorie qui pourrait séduire encore davantage avec des prix plus abordables.
New Badge: Sip. Stamp. Repeat!
Sip. Stamp. Repeat! Badge Sip. Stamp. Repeat! The Austin Ale Trail is your guide to the coolest breweries, cideries, brewpubs, and bottle shops across Austin and beyond! This passport will lead you to the city’s best and trendiest taprooms. Explore Breweries, Collect Stamps, and Get Perks! Over 60 breweries, each offering a unique Passport Perk. Grab a beer, get stamped, and start unlocking discounts and freebies. Just like a real passport, only better! Hop on the Austin Ale TrailWeb: atxaletrail.comInsta: @AustinAleTrail Badge Criteria: Check-in one (1) beverage in the Greater Austin, Texas area (50 miles radius from Latitude 30.27/Longitude -97.74) between February 6, 2026 and March 7, 2026.
Style Changes H1 2026
Thank you to the ongoing community for their continued support and contributions to the style vote process! If you have a style you’d like to see added or improved, please reach out to us at help.untappd.com with your suggestions. New Styles Lagers & Pilsners Lager – Fruited: Lagers brewed with fruit additions, maintaining the clean lager character while incorporating fruit flavors. Lager – Other Light: Light-bodied lagers that don’t fit into existing light lager categories. Pilsner – American: American-brewed pilsners with characteristics distinct from their Czech and German counterparts. IPAs IPA – Australian: IPAs showcasing Australian hop varieties and brewing techniques. IPA – Session New England / Hazy: Lower-alcohol versions of the popular hazy New England IPA style. Farmhouse Ales Farmhouse Ale – Gotlandsdricke: A traditional Swedish farmhouse ale from the island of Gotland, brewed with juniper and smoked malt. Farmhouse Ale – Koduõlu: Traditional Estonian farmhouse ale with roots in Baltic brewing traditions. Farmhouse Ale – Vossaøl / Heimabrugg: Traditional Norwegian farmhouse ales from the Voss region. Farmhouse Ale – Stjørdalsøl: Norwegian farmhouse ale from the Stjørdal region, known for its distinctive character. Historical Beers Historical Beer – Schoeps: A revived historical style from Silesia, featuring wheat and unique brewing techniques. Historical Beer – Keptinis: A Lithuanian historical beer style made with baked malt mash. Stouts & Porters Stout – Smoked: Stouts brewed with smoked malts, adding a distinctive smoky character. Porter – India Export: A stronger, hoppier porter style historically shipped to India. German/Austrian Styles Kölsch – Wiess: An unfiltered version of Kölsch, showcasing yeast character and haze. Kellerbier / Zwickelbier – Dunkel: The darker, unfiltered version of kellerbier. Kellerbier / Zwickelbier – Kellerpils: An unfiltered pilsner-style kellerbier. Altbier – Doppelsticke: An extra-strong version of the sticke altbier style. British & Irish Styles Mild – Ruby: A ruby-colored mild ale, distinct from traditional dark and light milds. Red Ale – Ambrée: French-style amber ales, bridging the gap between pale and red ales. Ciders Cider – Keeved / Cidre Bouché: Traditional French keeved ciders, naturally carbonated and often sweeter. Cider – Other: Ciders that don’t fit neatly into existing cider categories. Cider – Hopped: Ciders with hop additions for aroma and flavor. Makgeolli (Korean Rice Wine) Makgeolli – Fruited: Traditional Korean rice wine with fruit additions. Makgeolli – Other: Makgeolli variations that don’t fit other categories. Non-Alcoholic Styles We’ve expanded our non-alcoholic offerings to better categorize the growing NA market: Non-Alcoholic – Fruit Beer Non-Alcoholic – Blonde / Golden Ale Non-Alcoholic – Brown Ale Non-Alcoholic – Festbier / Märzen Non-Alcoholic – Bitter Non-Alcoholic – Red Ale Non-Alcoholic – Farmhouse Ale Style Renames Several styles have been renamed to better reflect their character or to align with historical naming conventions: Altbier – Sticke → Altbir – Sticke / Latzenbier Lager – American Pre-Prohibition → Historical Beer – Pre-Prohibition Lager Grodziskie / Grätzer → Historical Beer – Grodziskie / Grätzer Roggenbier → Historical Beer – Roggenbier Cider – Herbed / Spiced / Hopped → Cider – Herbed / Spiced Makgeolli → Makgeolli – Traditional Lager – Leichtbier → Lager – German Light / Leichtbier Badge Updates The following style badges now include the new styles: Trip to the Farm – Added: Farmhouse Ale – Gotlandsdricke, Farmhouse Ale – Koduõlu, Farmhouse Ale – Vossaøl / Heimabrugg, Farmhouse Ale – Stjørdalsøl Magical History Tour – Added: Historical Beer – Schoeps, Historical Beer – Keptinis To The Alt – Added: Altbir – Doppelsticke I Believe in IPA! – Added: IPA – Australian, IPA – Session New England / Hazy Haze for Days – Added: IPA – Session New England / Hazy Session Life – Added: IPA – Session New England / Hazy Respect the Kölsch – Added: Kölsch – Wiess Zwickel City – Added: Kellerbier / Zwickelbier – Dunkel, Kellerbier / Zwickelbier – Kellerpils Take A Dunk! – Added: Kellerbier / Zwickelbier – Dunkel Crisp as Day – Added: Pilsner – American Lager Jack – Added: Lager – Fruited, Lager – Other Light Fruits of Your Labor – Added: Lager – Fruited, Makgeolli – Fruited Heavy Weight – Added: Porter – India Export, Stout – Smoked To The Port – Added: Porter – India Export Beyond a Shadow of a Stout – Added: Stout – Smoked Down In Smoke – Added: Stout – Smoked Mild Mannered – Added: Mild – Ruby Paint the Town Red – Added: Red Ale – Ambrée Johnny Appleseed – Added: Cider – Keeved / Cidre Bouché, Cider – Other, Cider – Hopped Grain Reaction – Added: Makgeolli – Fruited, Makgeolli – Other Low Gravity – Added: All new Non-Alcoholic styles Thank You A huge thank you to our dedicated moderator community for their thoughtful voting and discussion based on the suggestions of the Untappd community of drinkers, brewers, and other moderators. Your expertise helps make Untappd’s style database the most comprehensive in the industry! Cheers!