We all know about wine geeks, but now I have discovered a new kind – the beer geeks! And rightfully so, as, with the rise of craft beer, a whole new range of beer is emerging. So, what is the main difference between ale and lager? The fermentation and especially the type of yeast.
What’s the difference between ALE and LAGER beer? Here’s a summary:
ALE
Thousands of years old process
Fermented warm
Top fermentation
Small brewing cycle: few days
LAGER
Quite recent process
Fermented cold
Bottom fermentation
Long brewing cycle: several months
Imka Webb is a freelance digital marketing expert and the digital editor of Food & Home Entertaining magazine. www.imkawebb.com
