The following listing has many but not all styles or derivations. ALES Ales are made using the top fermented yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Top fermenting yeasts. The top fermenting yeasts perform at warmer temperatures than do yeasts used to brew lager beer, and their byproducts are more evident in taste and aroma. Fruitiness and esters are often part of an ale's character.
Bitterness is medium to high.
May have hop aroma and flavor. Slight sourness and spiciness. Fruity, estery character. Bitterness low to medium. No hop flavor or aroma.