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What is Beer?
Glossary of Beer Terms Beer 101 |
- Beer is an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting malt, hops, yeast, and water
- Produced for over 7000 years, it the world’s oldest known grain beverage
- The word “beer” comes from the word "bibere" meaning "to consume"
- Main types are ale (typically fruity and fragrant) and lager (typically clean and crisp)
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Characteristic |
Ale |
Lager |
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Alcohol Content |
Average |
Low |
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Bitterness |
High |
Low |
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Body |
Medium to Heavy |
Light to Medium |
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Carbonation |
Smooth |
Effervescent |
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Clarity |
Less Clear |
Clear |
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Fermentation |
Top-fermented |
Bottom-fermented |
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Hops Content |
High Hops (Fruity and Fragrant) |
Low Hops (Clean and Crisp) |
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Malt Content |
Low Malt |
High Malt |
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Serving Temperature |
50 to 60 degrees F |
40 to 50 degrees F |
