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!
New Badge: Baltic Porter Day (2026)
🗓️ This weekend, let’s celebrate Baltic Porter Day 2026! ⚓️ Porters originated in the early 1700s London beer scene, where rising malt taxes led breweries to innovate by reducing malt and increasing hops to prevent spoilage. They also aged the beer in wooden barrels to eliminate smoky flavors. This style became popular among porters, the workers who unloaded ships, giving the beer its name. ⛵️One of the first, or maybe even the first, to attempt to brew porter outside of England was by the Swedish brewer Sven Roos, working at the Nürnbergs Bryggeri brewery in Stockholm. 🥶 Did you know Baltic porters are traditionally lagers? They undergo a cold fermentation and lagering process, which plays a crucial role in maintaining their distinct, clean, and intricate flavors and more robust, velvety mouthfeel. On occasion, these beers occasionally undergo a cold ale fermentation process. 🖤 Porter beers share similarities with imperial stouts—often exhibiting flavors of cocoa, chocolate, nuts, and coffee. Additionally, they boast a higher alcohol content and are known for their deep, dark appearance. Badge Criteria: Check in any one (1) beer in the style « Porter – Baltic » or « Porter – Imperial / Double Baltic » from January 17 to 19, 2026.
The Untappd Guide to THC Drinks
Photography provided by Crescent Canna Social drinking is evolving, and THC drinks are leading the charge, supplementing and replacing alcoholic beverages in many consumers’ lives. Recognizing that beauty is in the eye of the beer-holder, Untappd has welcomed this shift, expanding its beverage categories to include THC drinks. At Untappd, we know that great experiences come not just from what you sip, but how you share those sips with friends. THC-infused beverages are as social, flavorful, and community-driven as your favorite craft beer. In this guide, we’ll explore what THC drinks are, how they fit into today’s social scene, and how you can start tracking and sharing your favorite cannabis beverage experiences right here on Untappd. 🍹 What Are THC Drinks? THC drinks are beverages infused with Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary intoxicating compound in cannabis, which provides relaxing and uplifting effects. From seltzers to sodas to waters, these drinks offer an alternative to alcohol that’s flavorful, often low in calories, and hangover-free. THC drinks have a fast onset time, similar to alcohol’s, with effects hitting in about 15 minutes. You can choose your drink’s potency based on your experience level, with 5 mg THC drinks for beginners and 50 mg THC drinks available for advanced users. Hemp-derived THC drinks are federally legal, so they can be shipped nationwide or found locally in grocery stores, liquor stores, restaurants, music venues, and more. Photography provided by Crescent Canna 📲 Tracking THC Drinks on Untappd At Untappd, we believe in sharing the beverages that shape your lifestyle, and THC drinks are no exception. Here’s how you can seamlessly incorporate them into your Untappd experience: ✓ Add New Beverages Not seeing your favorite THC drink in the Untappd database? Add it! Include details like brand, flavor profile, THC dose, and product photos. ✓ Rate and Review Share tasting notes and your overall experience. Was it citrusy and crisp? Did the effects hit gently or strongly? Your review helps others discover the perfect beverage for their vibe. ✓ Create Lists Build and share lists like: Top THC seltzers for summer Best cannabis drinks for a chill night THC beverages in my fridge ✓ Explore by Mood or Occasion Use Untappd’s social features to find THC drinks that fit specific activities, from outdoor adventures to backyard hangouts. 🧠 Safety & Consumption Tips Just like alcoholic beverages, THC drinks deliver effects that vary by person and dose. Here are a few best practices: Start low, go slow: Especially if you’re new to cannabis beverages, begin with a low dose and give it time to take effect before consuming more. Know your local laws: Cannabis regulations can vary, so always make sure you’re compliant. Plan ahead: Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery after consuming a THC drink. 🍻 Beyond the Buzz THC drinks aren’t here to replace beer; they’re here to expand the way we think about social beverages. They invite experimentation, conversation, and a community that’s passionate about flavor, experience, and connection. On Untappd, we’re excited to support this growing category. Let’s toast to new experiences in 2026!
New Badge: La Trappe Quadrupel – 35 years
La Trappe Quadrupel – 35 years Badge The beer that defined a category Although strong, complex abbey beers had existed before, La Trappe Quadrupel set a new benchmark and gave this beer its own identity within the world of speciality beers. You can taste that uniqueness in every sip: warm amber in colour, crowned with a creamy head. Defined by aromas of clove and nuts, balanced by sweet notes of vanilla, raisins and banana. Its full, intense flavour is malty, with warming hints of date and caramel. A beer that calls not for haste, but for attention. For 35 years, La Trappe Quadrupel has been brewed with dedication. And throughout 2026, we celebrate this milestone – with unique activations, special moments and a tribute to the beer that defined a category. Keep an eye on La Trappe’s channels and discover the surprises the brewery has in store for enthusiasts in 2026. Badge Criteria: Check-in one (1) La Trappe Quadrupel between 1/1/26 and 12/31/26.
New Badge: GET $5 BACK FROM ATHLETIC BREWING!
GET $5 BACK FROM ATHLETIC BREWING! Badge As the de facto name for non-alcoholic beer, we’re sticking our flag in the frozen ground to finally set the record straight: it’s officially Athletic January from here on out. You see, dry is all we do, and we do it really, really well. We’re the #1 NA Beer Brand with better flavor and more variety. So this year, don’t spend January asking yourself how you’ll make it ’til the end. Ask for Athletic and make the month more enjoyable than it’s ever been. CLICK HERE TO GET $5 BACK ON A PINT OR 12OZ CAN OF ATHLETIC. Offer begins 1/1/26 and ends 2/9/26. Must be 21+ years of age to participate. Limited quantities available and offer valid only while supplies last. Offer valid on purchases made in and by legal residents of the United States and D.C. except MS. To receive $5 back, you must purchase ONE (1) pint or ONE (1) 12 oz. can or ONE (1) 19.2 oz. can of Athletic Brewing Co.® non-alcoholic beer from a licensed off-premise or on-premise retailer that reflects a purchase price greater than $5.01 net of taxes or fees (« Qualifying Purchase »). To redeem, participant must scan the QR code or visit amgpromos.com/ATH8320862W and will be required to provide a valid date of birth (MMDDYYYY), state and a valid Qualifying Purchase receipt. Upon verification of eligibility and Qualifying Purchase receipt, participant will be sent $5. Limit ONE (1) rebate per receipt and submission, maximum of ONE (1) rebate during the Offer Period. This offer may not be combined with any other offer, rebate, or coupon. Qualifying Purchase receipt must be dated between 1/1/26 – 2/9/26 and received by 2/9/26 at 11:59:59 PM ET. For full terms and conditions visit amgpromos.com/ATH8320862W. Message & data rates may apply. Sponsor: Athletic Brewing Company LLC. Athletic Brewing Company LLC. Milford, CT and San Diego, CA. Near Beer Badge Criteria: Check in one (1) Athletic Brewing Co.® non-alcoholic beer between January 1, 2026 and January 31, 2026.
Untappd Recappd 2025 is Here!
Your 2025 Journey Awaits 🚀 Launch into your 2025 Untappd Recappd presented by Crescent Canna, a cosmic journey through your year of legendary check-ins. Join the month-long Recappd mission where every daily toast and check-in fuels your faction’s fight to claim the ultimate prize: choosing the 2026 app icon that will beam across the galaxy. Launch Your Journey → December 15 – January 15, 2026 Presented by Crescent Canna Get America’s favorite THC drinks shipped right to your door. Enjoy $20 off your next order with code: UNTAPPD20 Shop Now Must be 21+ to purchase. THC products may not be legal in all states. Please consume responsibly. Choose Your Allegiance Declare your cosmic faction and rally with fellow space explorers. Your allegiance shapes the future of Untappd. Help your side dominate the leaderboard, forge interstellar friendships, and seal your legacy by selecting the 2026 app icon. A new app icon will be available for all users in early 2026. 📅 Daily Missions Each day has new missions with different earning opportunities 1: Daily Recappd Badge Check in to any drink style during the day: Earn 1 Point 2: Featured Styles Badge Find any one drink matching today’s featured styles: Earn 2 Points Maximum 3 points per day for your faction Make sure to claim your faction to see your points totals update each day All points from your account are applied to the faction you’ve selected during calculation. You may switch factions at any time, and all points will be reassigned to your chosen faction nightly. Statistics are updated nightly Untappd Insider Exclusives Unlock premium features available only to Insiders 🚀 Time Travel Journey through the space-time continuum of your beer history. Revisit past years in this stellar new format and witness how your taste has evolved across the cosmos. 🎨 All App Icons Command the entire icon armada! Access all app icons, including all faction’s designs and more! in 2026. Your home screen, your rules. Unlock these and other exclusives with Untappd Insider Become an Insider Today →
New Badge: Untappd Badgevent Week: Day 5
Graphic courtesy of Derek Campos, Senior Graphic Designer, Next Glass The badgers are taking five to throw an end-of-week rager, and they’ve saved the best for last: one final Badgevent badge ready to be claimed. For those treasure hunters who’ve managed to snipe each one of the week’s special, limited-edition badges, this is your final chance to complete the set. But Badgie is sneaky; he’s hoping the Friday funsies party he’s hosting will throw you off the scent. Don’t be distracted! How to earn: You can unlock « Untappd Badgevent Week: Day 5 » by checking in any one (1) beer on Friday, December 12th, 2025. Close out the week with the full set—just don’t let the badgers convince you they « accidentally » ate the extras. They totally didn’t. Probably.
New Badge: Untappd Badgevent Week: Day 4
Graphic courtesy of Derek Campos, Senior Graphic Designer, Next Glass The badgers have found the holiday stash—and things are getting festive. They’ve rolled out another seasonal badge, but are primed to lose it amidst mounds of tinsel, ornaments, spiced cider, logs for the fire, and holiday cookies. Don’t let Badgie bury this badge in too much celebratory fun How to earn: You can unlock « Untappd Badgevent Week: Day 4 » by checking in any one (1) beer on Thursday, December 11th, 2025. Grab today’s badges quickly; the badgers are already wearing tiny sashes and absolutely cannot be trusted around tinsel.
New Badge: YUEL FUEL 2025
YUEL FUEL 2025 Badge Sip your way into the holiday season, with a variety of holiday themed craft beers now available! (for a limited time) Each Flying Saucer location features a unique selection to peruse: Will you go for a traditional winter ale, or something…spicier? From December 11th until December 23rd, order a Christmas Craft Beer at any Flying Saucer location to earn your YUEL FUEL badge.(Plus; check out our winter events and specials!) https://www.beerknurd.com/yule-fuel/ Badge Criteria: Check in at any one (1) Flying Saucer locations between December 11, 2025 and December 23, 2025.
New Badge: Untappd Badgevent Week: Day 3
Graphic courtesy of Derek Campos, Senior Graphic Designer, Next Glass It’s midweek, and the badgers have shifted into full badge-hunting mode. Today, they’ve unearthed one mastery-minded badge that rewards commitment, curiosity, and maybe a little competitive spirit. Were you able to steal Badgie’s Day 1 and Day 2 badges? You gotta keep the streak going! How to earn: You can unlock « Untappd Badgevent Week: Day 3 » by checking in any one (1) beer on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025. Keep pace with these pesky badgers (err badges), and snag today’s stash before these stripe-faced overachievers claim them first!