There is a distinct different between the ale and the pilsner. Stouts and lagers are also very different from each other. All these fermented tasty beverages may have the word "beer" on the label somewhere but it does not make them all the same. The best thing you can do is to become informed and give other drinks a try.
Ales use a different brewing system than lagers, meads or stouts. A top fermenting brewer's yeast gives the ale a sweet, fruity taste. This taste is counterbalanced with the use of hops, which are added later.
The bitterness of the hops creates a perfect balance of sweet and bitter. An ale relies on this combination of yeast and hops to give it a rich, full bodied taste that still has a touch of sweetness and the bitter edge that is associated with an ale.
Finding a great ale is not very hard. Most major liquor stores carry a wide assortment and variety of ales for you to choose from. Instead of choosing your typical lager or pilsner, give an ale a try.
You may be surprised at how great it tastes. At the very least it will expose you to different flavor combinations and you may just discover a brand that suits your palate.
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