The yeast used in fermentatin of lagers works at a much cooler temperature, in the low '70s F. The yeast used in ales works at a much higher temperature, closer to 80 degrees F.
Ale would be considered a subcategory of beer, actually. I'm going to ignore various legal definitions because they're silly and arbitrary.Beer is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grains. You can split beer into many subcategories, but two common ones are ale and lager. What differentiates these two is the temperature of fermentation- ales are fermented at roughly room temperature, and lagers are fermented at much lower temperatures.What makes this difference is the yeast, and in fact we recognize two different species of yeast- ale yeast is saccharomyces cerevisiae, and lager yeast is saccharomyces pastorianus aka saccharomyces carlsbergensis.Stout is often noted as separate from ale and lager, but if we're using temperature of fermentation as a basis for categorizing, it fits in ale category.Nothing is black and white of course, so there are things which blur the lines. A style called California Common, best known by the beer Anchor Steam, is fermented with a lager yeast at warmer temperatures. The converse is a cream ale- an ale yeast fermented at low temperatures (though not always... shades of grey).
Lagers are made through a process called fermentation, where yeast is used to convert sugars into alcohol. The production of lagers involves brewing a mixture of water, malted barley, hops, and yeast, then fermenting the mixture at low temperatures for a longer period of time compared to ales. This slow fermentation process gives lagers their distinct crisp and clean taste.
The calorie difference between ale and lager typically depends on their ingredients and brewing processes rather than the type itself. Generally, ales tend to have slightly higher calories due to their higher alcohol content and residual sugars. However, some light lagers can be lower in calories compared to heavier ales. On average, ales can range from 150 to 250 calories per 12 ounces, while lagers might range from 100 to 200 calories for the same serving size.
Generally, ales tend to have slightly higher residual sugar content compared to lagers due to their fermentation processes. Ales are fermented at warmer temperatures with top-fermenting yeast, which can produce more fruity esters and residual sugars. Lagers, on the other hand, are fermented at cooler temperatures with bottom-fermenting yeast, resulting in a cleaner, crisper taste with less residual sweetness. However, the sugar content can vary between specific brands and styles, so it's essential to check the labels for precise information.
Lager is a type of beer that has been fermented using yeast that prefers a cooler temperature than ale yeast. It is made of the same ingredients as beer, namely barley, water, hops, and yeast. The only difference between Lager and Ale is the type of yeast used and the temperatures that it is fermented at. Lagers are a "bottom fermenting" beer that prefers cooler temperatures. Ales are "top fermenting" beers that prefer warmer temperatures.
What's normal beer? There are ales and lagers, but not "normal."
Wheat is more often found in ales, than lagers. Small amounts of wheat can be added to ales to add head-retention to a beer. Some ales, like German-style Hefeweizens, can be over 50% malted wheat.
The types of draught beer available at our establishment include lagers, ales, stouts, and IPAs.
At our establishment, we offer a variety of draft beers including lagers, ales, stouts, and IPAs.
Lagers and ales are the two families of beer, distinguished by the type of yeast and the temperature of fermentation. Lagers are fermented at cooler temperatures by so-called "bottom fermenting" yeast. Beers in the lager family need to be conditioned-or "lagered"-somewhere cool for a number of weeks before they are ready to drink. Ales are fermented at warmer temperature by top-fermenting yeast strains, and are ready to drink sooner.There are many distinct styles of beer within the lager and ale families: for example, pilsner is one of the most popular lager styles; and porter and stout are examples of ale styles. And in both families, beers can run the gamut from light to dark-colored, and from weak to strong alcohol.
A Lager is one of the major categories of beer. The major differences in Lager and Ale production is that Lagers use bottom fermenting yeast, are fermented at lower temperatures (around 0-5 degrees C), and take roughly twice as long to ferment as ales. Most of the best known American macro beers (Budweiser, Miller, Coors) are lagers. The lagering process also leads to a more clear appearance in the beer.
There are several types of beer, including lagers, ales, stouts, and IPAs. Each type has its own unique taste, aroma, and appearance. Lagers are typically light and crisp, with a clean taste and a pale color. Ales are more complex, with fruity or spicy flavors and a range of colors from pale to dark. Stouts are dark and rich, with flavors of coffee, chocolate, and roasted malt. IPAs are hoppy and bitter, with a range of flavors from citrusy to piney. Overall, the differences in taste, aroma, and appearance of beer come from the ingredients used, the brewing process, and the type of yeast used.