World 08-07-19

What distinguishes ales from lagers?
Beer is a subject many people would
happily expound on if given a chance.
Some beer drinkers may be quick to
name a specific beer if ased to pic
a favorite, while others may say they simply
prefer an ale or a lager without naming a
particular beer. But what distinguishes ales
from lagers?
Flavor is one thing that distinguishes ales from lagers.
Lagers are often described as “crisp.” When attaching that
descriptor to lagers, people typically mean the lager goes
down smooth without too complicated a flavor profile. Ales
tend to produce a fruity, aromatic and more complex flavor
than lagers. Some, but not all, ales are characterized by a
bitter flavor, while lagers are generally not. It’s important
to note that these flavor profiles are not set in stone. As a
result, it might be possible to find ales and lagers with flavor
profiles that are wholly unique to the style. This might be
even more possible now thanks to the craft beer movement,
which has inspired many talented brewers to experiment
with ingredients in an effort to expand the flavor possibilities
of their beers, regardless of which style of beer they’re
brewing.
Popular Science notes that the most fundamental difference
between ales and lagers is the type of yeast used
to create the beers. The yeast used affects the flavor of the
beers, so it’s no wonder that ales and lagers tend to taste so
different from one another.
The yeast used to create lagers and ales is different, but
Popular Science notes that the lager yeast genome shares
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What makes a brewer a craft brewer?
Craft beer has never been more popular or lucrative.
According to The Brewers Association, a trade association
that represents small and independent craft brewers in
the United States, small and independent brewers collectively
realized 4 percent total growth in 2018. The retail
dollar value was estimated at $27.6 billion, proving that craft
beer is not just flavorful but also a great way for people with
a passion for brewing to share that passion while earning a
pretty penny.
As popular as craft beer has become over the last decade,
even the most ardent craft beer enthusiasts might not know
just what qualifies a brewery as a craft brewery.
The Brewers Association issues a seal that certifies a
brewery as a craft brewery. Breweries that earn the seal
annually produce six million barrels of beer or less, which
many similarities to the ale yeast genome. So while the yeast
is different, ultimately the difference in flavors between the
two has as much to do with the fermentation process as
it does with the yeast. How the two yeasts behave is a big
reason behind the differences in flavor. Lager yeast works
best in cold temperatures. If employed in those same temperatures,
ale yeast would go dormant. Ales are, according
to “Beer for Dummies,” traditionally fermented at temperatures
between 55 and 70 F, while lagers are fermented
at considerably colder temperatures (38 to 50 F). It’s that
cold environment during the fermentation process of lagers
that prohibits the production of fruity aromas, producing a
lager’s clean, more mellow taste.
Beer afficionados tend to be partial to ales or lagers. And
while ales and lagers differ greatly in terms of taste, the two
are not necessarily as different as some may think.
equates to roughly 3 percent of annual beer sales in the
United States. In addition, a brewery must be deemed
“independent” to earn the seal. That means less than 25
percent of the craft brewer can be owned or controlled by
a beverage alcohol industry member that is not itself a craft
brewer. Finally, to earn the seal, a brewer must have his or
her Brewer’s Notice, which is issued by the Alcohol and Tobacco
Tax and Trade Bureau, a division of the U.S. Department
of the Treasury.
Many craft brewers started out as hobbyists brewing
beer in their garages or sheds. Those who take that passion
to the next level and end up sharing that passion and their
finished product with others may one day earn the right to
be deemed an official craft brewer.
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