Beer Styles

Lager - Ferments at a lower temperature than ale and the yeast settles on the bottom of the brewing vessel. A longer brewing process than ale produces fewer by-products and results in a smooth, mild flavor. Types of lager include:

• Pilsner
• Dopplebocks 
• Oktoberfests
  
  

Ale - Ferments at a higher temperature than lager, making the process quicker (about a week or less), and the yeast rises to the top of the brew. The by-product of ale's yeast is called "esters" which produce aromas of fruit and flowers. Types of ale include:

• Porters
• Stouts