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Ales
Ales are a rich beer variant offering a wide array of flavors and colors: from bitters to milds, pales to ambers, there are also abbey ales, nut brown ales, and many more, including Blue Moon. They are top-fermented, brewed at cellar temperature, and generally have malty or fruity aromas.
Lagers
Lagers are bottom-fermented, and it generally takes several months at near-freezing temperatures to finish a brew. While the result is less complex than most ales, these beers offer a much sharper, crisper flavor, making them by far the world’s most popular brew. Lagers like Budweiser, Coors, and Miller are what most people think of when they think beer: pale, carbonated, and lightly hoppy.
Stouts & Porters
Stouts and porters are the darkest beers on the market. Both are nearly black, with thick, rich, malty flavors. The color and flavor in a porter comes from a variety of roasted malts mixed with other grains. Stouts are much the same, but with a more pronounced profile from barley. Perhaps the most famous example of a stout is Guinness.
Malts
Malt beers are darker, thicker, and sweeter than lagers or ales. Their flavors often have chocolatey or nutty notes. Popular malt liquors include Olde English and Colt 45.
