what are the main styles of beer
Here is a very basic primer for. those just entering the world of craft beer. Beer types can be roughly subdivided into three main categories: ales, lagers, and others. To be an ale, the brew will have a higher concentration of yeast, which is. caused by warmer temperatures during fermentation. Because of the higher. yeast content, there is also a higher alcohol content.
The malt also influences much of the mouthfeel, the body, how thick the beer feels. The variety of hops is another key determinant of the style, with an impact on flavor and aroma. We're talking of a dozen major varieties of hops. Yeast also helps determine style. For example, the bananna/cloves flavor in a Hefeweizen is caused by the yeast. Ales and lagers vary in the kind of yeast used. In some styes, like Beglium Lambic, the beer is soured by bacteria as well as fermentation by yeast.