The Beer Style Tree Ale One of the primary beer families. Ales are fermented with a top- fermenting yeast, usually at near room temperature. They tend to have a more fruity character than lagers.
Ales can be any color and any strength.
Abbey Ale A beer made by a secular brewery in a Trappist style, or licensed by an Abbey to a secular brewery. Alt A top-fermented specialty associated with D sseldorf. A strong ale, normally in the range of 7-11 percent alcohol by volume. Originally a British style, barley wine is now commonly made in the United States. A low-gravity beer made from about 25 percent wheat malt.