We love beer and so do our Heidelberg Associates! Many of them are trained experts, having gone through the Beer Judge Certification Program and the Cicerone Certification Program. We want to share our love of this great drink known as beer with all of you. Take a deeper dive into the world of beer and discover there is more to it than you imagined!
Brewed with top fermenting yeast at cellar temperature, ales are fuller-bodied, with nuances of fruit or spice and a pleasantly hoppy finish. Generally robust and complex with a variety of fruit and malt aromas, ales come in many varieties. They could include Bitters, Milds, Abbey Ales, Pale Ales, Nut Browns, etc.
Ales are often darker than lagers, ranging from rich gold to reddish amber. Top fermenting, and more hops in the wort gives these beers a distinctive fruitfulness, acidity and pleasantly bitter seasoning. Ales have a more assertive, individual personality than lager, though their alcoholic strength is the same.
Lager originates from the German word lagern which means ‘to store’ – it refers to the method of storing it for several months in near-freezing temperatures. Crisp and refreshing with a smooth finish from longer aging, lagers are the world’s most popular beer (this includes pilsners).
A lager, which can range from sweet to bitter and pale to black, is usually used to describe bottom-fermented brews of Dutch, German, and Czech styles. Most, however, are a pale to medium color, have high carbonation, and a medium to high hop flavor.
Beer is one of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic beverage in the world. With that being said, there is more to beer than just opening a bottle or a can and taking a sip. Click on the links below to increase your knowledge about beer styles, how beer can enhance your favorite food and even how glassware can play a major role in how your beer tastes! Take a look at our videos devoted to the brands we sell (and love)! You may rediscover a great beer from your past or help you to find a new favorite!
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