Variety is just one of the great things about beer, there are so many types of beer. 

With so many different kinds to enjoy and lots of breweries creating interesting takes on each style, there’s always something new to discover. Everyone will have their favourite type of beer, whether that be belgian beers or American beers, as the flavours vary so much depending on the place of origin.

It’s important to remember alcohol is only to be enjoyed by those who are over the legal age limit. The age limit varies from country to country and from state to state in the USA.

What is the difference between lagers and ales?

Let us find out!

Types of Beer

Lagers are made with strains that do their fermenting at cold temperatures. It tends to be crisp and dry, with a special ability to quench thirst.

On the other hand, Ales are made with yeast strains that prefer to ferment in a warmer environment. Closer to room temperature, actually.

The yeast floats on the surface while it does its work, so ales are sometimes called top-fermented beers.

Types of Lager

Pale lager: This brew is refreshingly crisp, light-bodied and moderately hoppy, and it pairs easily with a wide variety of foods. No wonder it’s a go-to style for so many people.

Pilsner: This term refers to a particular kind of light-coloured, crisp lager that was invented in 19th-century Europe. 

Amber & red lager: When brewers use malted barley that’s been toasted until it starts to brown, they get a lager that’s deeper in colour. 

Dark lager: These beauties add depth to Team Lager. While they’re still comparatively light-bodied, they can have the rich aromas you’d expect from a dark beer, including chocolate, coffee, molasses and pumpernickel bread

Types of Ale

Cream ale: These suds are pale in colour, light in flavour and not too bitter. If you didn’t know better, you might think cream ale was actually a pale lager. Luckily, it’s just as refreshing and equally versatile when it comes to pairing with food.

Pale ale: English-style pale ales (also known as bitters) are malty and earthy. American-style pale ales have more of a hoppy bite, sometimes with citrus overtones. Belgian-style pale ales are sweeter and less hoppy than the other two, but they can be spicy.

So what do all pale ales have in common? They’re beautifully balanced and taste great with a lot of different foods

Amber & red ale: Deeper in colour and more richly flavoured than a pale ale, red and amber ales will typically taste like caramel, dried fruit or even a hint of coffee. They’re great with slow-cooked and roasted foods (both meat and vegetable)

India pale ale (IPA): For people who prefer beer bitter, this is the style to go for. India pale ales originated in England during the 19th century and were made extra strong and hoppy to survive the ocean journey to India. The powerful and often fruity flavours of IPAs make them a great pairing for foods that feature any combination of fat, spiciness and fruit.

Dark ale: Dark ale is either English-style, which is sweet and malty, or Belgian-style, which is a little drier and possibly fruity. 

Brown ale: If an English-style ale is especially sweet and nutty tasting, it’s referred to as a brown or nut brown ale. These are terrific beers for pairing with all sorts of rich-and-sweet foods, from saucy ribs to indulgent desserts

Wheat beer: When a brewer adds wheat to the mix, it gives the beer a foamy head, a silky texture and a special kind of sweetness.

Belgian-style ale: These brews are in a world of their own because the term is used for many different styles. Belgium may be a tiny European country, but it has perfected an impressive variety of ale styles, from sour red and brown ales to powerful abbey beers, which pay tribute to the brews first developed by the region’s monks.

Drinking Beer

Now you know more about the different types of beer that are out there. Hopefully, you are inspired to add something unique to your beer list.

Use this guide to help you to choose what to drink in the bars. Chilling with your buddies and enjoying drinking beer is the best time spent.

It is like therapy for all your stress and worries in life.

We all know that drinks are best when mixed with friends. 

But during this time of the pandemic, it is better to have fun together with friends at home. And no worries about the beer taste, because nowadays you can easily drink high-quality beer at home.

Simply by googling you can order professional equipment, beginning from a beer dispenser and beer pump for home and ending pipe cleaning balls and glass washing brush.

*Beer: Types and Styles is a collaborative post