The main difference between lagers and ales is the type of yeast that is used. Lagers are also fermented and stored for longer periods and at cooler temperatures. In general, lagers tend to have a cleaner, drier taste than ales. It offers flowery hop aromas and bitter flavors. Saxer Brewing Company produces some classic lagers, including Saxer Pilsner.
Bocks are strong but smooth all-malt lagers.
Mercator Doppelbock from Full Sail is available for a limited time each winter. Wheats In many ways, wheat beer can be considered a style unto itself. The best-known wheat beer in the Pacific Northwest is Widmer's Hefeweizen . Hefeweizens are unfiltered wheat beers that are conditioned with yeast in the bottle or keg, which gives them a cloudy appearance and yeasty sediment. In addition to the traditional basic styles of beer, a variety of specialty beers includes fruit and other additives that make for a distinctive taste.