What's the difference between ale, lager, bitter, stout and beer??!
What's the difference between ale, lager, bitter, stout and beer??
Different terms but what's the difference between them all? And any other terms that are used out there?? Taste description/look/make up and examples of each would be great!
Answers:
ales are fermented for less time, and there are many many types of ale:
amber ale: a dark version of a pale ale. beers like this:rogue dead guy
Belgian style ales are similiar to German Hefes, have a cloudy appreance, and are generally light. these beers are also high gravs which means they are higher in alochol. Beers are Duvel, Hennepin, and Trois Pistoles
Pale Ales: Cooper in color, pretty hoppy and a popular style for micro breweries. Not exactly the easiest beer to drink, but once you get into them they are amazing. Beers: Sierra Nevada, Sweetwater 420, Flying Dog Doggy Style.
Ipa: The hoppiest of all beers, and the hardest beer to drink.
Beers: Dogfish Head 60 min IPA, Avery IPA
Stout: more malty then hoppy, perfect for a cold winter day.
There are many other stouts then just Guinness.
hopefully that helps