BEER 101ALES VS. LAGERS* Each uses a different yeast.* Ale is top-fermenting, while lager is bottom-fermenting.* Lager ferments at cooler temperatures for longer periods of time.* Ales are fruitier, while lagers are more crisp.* Examples of lagers: pilsners, Oktoberfest, Bocks, California commons.* Examples of ale: stout, porter, heffeweizen, any beer with ale in the title.GLOSSARY* Body – The mouth-filling property, or thickness, of a beer.* Ester – The flavor created during the fermentation process.* Hops – The spice of a beer, what gives it the aroma and bitterness.* Hoppy – Has the aroma of hops, spicy smelling.* IBU – International Bitterness Unit. A measure of how bitter a beer is, the perception of bitterness on the back of the tongue (hops-derived).* Malt – The body and sweetness of a beer. Can range from a sweetness to a roasted flavor.
Step away from the budget beer.
There comes a time in every self-respecting beer-drinking man’s or woman’s life when brown-bagging 40s just isn’t socially acceptable.
Yes, budget beer is by definition cheap, but so is tap water.
With a wide variety of both commercial and local beers available around Chattanooga, there’s nary an excuse to be married to your favorite college brew.