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FAQ

What are the 3 kinds of beer?

There are three main types of beer: ale, lager, and hybrid. Ale: Ale is a type of beer made with a warm fermentation process that results in a fruity, full-bodied taste. Ales are often brewed with top-fermenting yeast at a temperature between 60-75 degrees F and can include a wide range of styles such as pale ale, India pale ale (IPA), brown ale, and porter. Lager: Lager is a type of beer that is brewed with a cool fermentation process, resulting in a smooth, crisp taste. Lagers are typically brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast at a temperature between 45-55 degrees F and are often light in color and low in alcohol content. Popular lager styles include pilsner, bock, and helles. Hybrid: Hybrid beers are a combination of ale and lager styles, resulting in a unique flavor profile. These beers are brewed using both top and bottom fermenting yeasts and can include a wide range of styles such as cream ale, California common, and k��lsch.There are also many other styles of beer that fall within these three main categories, such as stout, wheat beer, sour beer, and more.

What is the strongest type of beer?

The strength of beer is typically measured by its alcohol by volume (ABV) percentage. The strongest type of beer varies depending on the specific beer and the brewing process, but some of the strongest types of beer include: Barleywine: Barleywine is a strong ale with a rich, malty flavor and a high alcohol content that can range from 8-12 percent ABV. Imperial Stout: Imperial stout is a dark, full-bodied beer with a high alcohol content that can range from 8-12 percent ABV. Belgian Quadrupel: Belgian quadrupel is a strong, dark beer with a rich, complex flavor and a high alcohol content that can range from 9-13 percent ABV. Double/Imperial IPA: Double or Imperial IPA is a hoppy, full-bodied beer with a high alcohol content that can range from 7-14 percent ABV.It's worth noting that the strength of beer can vary widely within each style, and some breweries may produce even stronger versions of these styles. It's important to drink responsibly and in moderation, regardless of the strength of the beer.

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How are craft beers different from other beers?

Craft beers usually have all of the same traditional ingredients like hops and malted barley. These beers are different because they're usually made in smaller breweries and they often have non-traditional ingredients that impart unexpected flavors. Craft beers are also often ales, because ales ferment and age more quickly than lagers.

What is an IPA?

IPA stands for India Pale Ale, and these beers tend to emphasize hop flavors. The IPA flavor profile is bitter with fruity notes like lemon, pineapple, strawberry, and guava. Spicy foods go well with IPAs, because the bitterness of the beer helps to squelch the flames from the food.

What are seasonal beers?

Some brewers release special beers with flavors associated with the different seasons. Pumpkin and apple beers are common in autumn, floral beers are popular in spring, heavier chocolate and coffee flavors tend to dominate winter beers, while fruity flavors like berries are popular during the summer.