| Benjamin Franklin once famously said that beer is | | | | An ale is a beer that is usually made with malted |
| proof that God exists, and he wants us to be happy. | | | | barley and hops, which combine to give the beer a |
| There is some doubt that he actually said this, and | | | | slightly sweeter, but at the same time, bitter flavour |
| some people believe that, if he did make the | | | | with notes of fruit. In some states, this is a term |
| statement, his tongue was lodged firmly in his cheek. | | | | that legally has to be used when the drink in question |
| But regardless of who said it or how they meant it, | | | | has an alcoholic strength above that which a "beer" |
| there is a certain truth in the statement. Beer is a | | | | can allowably have. |
| strange and wonderful elixir, and it can be an | | | | A stout is a type of ale that is identifiable by its |
| intimidating one for those who have little to no | | | | darker color. The dark colors are often the result of |
| experience with it. If you want to learn a little about | | | | roasting the malt before using it to brew the beer. |
| beer, pull up a chair and grab a pint glass. We're going | | | | A light beer is one that has a lower content of |
| to talk beer. | | | | alcohol, or one with a reduced number of calories. |
| A lager is one of the most common beers in the | | | | They tend to be weaker in flavor as compared to |
| world. These beers are usually lighter in color, milder in | | | | non-light varieties, but some people prefer the |
| taste, and best when served ice-cold. Some varieties | | | | less-strong beer taste. No matter your preference, |
| can contain very high alcohol contents, such as the | | | | the wide variety of beers out there will offer you a |
| doppelbock beers, which can rate in the 10% alcohol | | | | taste you will enjoy. |
| range. | | | | |
