GUIDE
Guide
Reading to help you get more out of craft beer — from how the diagnosis works to a map of the styles and how to visit breweries. Start here and the rest of Bakushu gets easier to use.
How the taste diagnosis works — your palate on 17 axes
A plain-language look at how Bakushu turns a handful of questions into a ranked list of breweries that fit your taste.
Craft beer basics — a map of the styles
IPA, lager, stout, sour — a quick tour of the main craft beer styles, framed so the differences in flavour are clear.
How to enjoy brewery hopping
From brewery taprooms to brand-owned pubs — how to enjoy craft beer where it's made, and how to use the Bakushu map.
Putting taste into words — reading bitterness, acidity, and roast
Turning "I sort of like it" into "I like this element" changes how you choose beer. A short glossary of the words for flavour.