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Ale vs. Lager
Ale
/eɪl/Examples:
The brewery is known for its unique craft ale.I prefer a cold ale on a summer afternoon.They introduced a seasonal spiced ale this fall.
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Lager
/ˈlɑːɡə/Examples:
They stocked the fridge with a variety of craft lagers.After work, she relaxed with a refreshing chilled lager.He prefers lager over stout due to its lighter taste.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Lager is a type of beer that is fermented at low temperatures.
- Ale is fermented at warmer temperatures, usually involving top-fermenting yeast.
- Lagers tend to have a crisper and cleaner taste, while ales are often more robust and flavorful.
- Remember that lager has an L, which could stand for low temperature, which is how it is fermented.
- The word ale is shorter and sometimes simpler, just like how ales can be simpler in the brewing process compared to lagers.
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