If you've ever wondered what the difference was between lagers, pales ales, IPAs and darker ales, wonder no more. Sprig's spirits expert Michael Green walks us through how to tell them apart and pick which one is best for you. Check out these 13 new kinds of organic beer (ask your local beer retailer about them)—just in time for the Super Bowl... or super bowling, as the case is here. We held our beer tasting at The Gutter, a vintage bar/bowling alley in Brooklyn, New York. Bottom's up!—Shot and edited by Jennifer Prediger

Winner of the India pale ales: Butte Creek IPA | Winner of the darker ales: Samuel Smith Tadcaster | Read more about Michael Green: Sprig expert profile | Featured lager: Wild Hop Organic Lager | Featured lager: Samuel Smith Organic Lager | Music: Him & The Drinks | Winner of the lagers: Pinkus Organic Pilsner | Winner of the pale ales: Peak Organic Pale Ale | Featured lager: Butte Creek Organic Pilsner | Featured pale ale: Wolaver's Certified Organic Pale Ale | Featured pale ale: Butte Creek Organic Ale | Featured IPA: Wolaver's Certified Organic India Pale Ale | Featured darker ale: Peak Organic Nut Brown Ale | Featured darker ale: Peak Organic Amber Ale | Featured darker ale: Wolaver's Certified Organic Brown Ale | Featured darker ale: Orlio Organic Common Ale | Featured darker ale: Samuel Smith Organic Ale | Location: The Gutter Bar