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AleAles are brewed with top-fermenting yeasts at temperatures from 15 to 25 ?C (59 to 77 ?F). For comparison, lagers are brewed over longer periods, at lower temperatures, to satisfy the bottom-fermenting yeasts. Ales are also usually served at a higher temperature than lagers: in the UK typically around 12 ?C (54 ?F) for an ale as compared to 8 ?C (46 ?F) for a lager. Due to the higher temperature at which the yeast ferments the beer, ales tend to have a richer and more complex flavor profile than lagers. Lagers, on the other hand, tend to have a cleaner malt profile, emphasizing a lack of "off-flavors".
British and Irish ales are, worldwide, the most popular variety of beer fermented with top-fermented yeast. Most beers in this region typically are made with yeast strains that leave some esters behind, producing flavors often described as "fruity" or "buttery". "Earthy" English hops are added, adding to the complexity. Within this region, a wide variety of substyles can be found -- ranging from roasted malt ales (porter, stout), to highly hopped ales (India pale ale), to malt-balanced ales (Scottish ale). Alcohol ranges from the very low (e.g. the English mild beer) to the very high (e.g. the English barley wine).
American style ales rose out of the microbrewery / craft brewing revolution that began in the early 1980s. Typically, these ales are very similar to their British counterparts, but have cleaner yeast strains, and often have higher hop rates dominated by American varieties (such as the citrusy Cascade hop.)
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Black & Tan
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1 part Bass® pale ale
1 part Guinness® stout
Fill stien half full with Bass. Next pour Guiness over a spoon slowly until glass is full. If done correctly the Guiness will stay on top and the Bass on bottom hence the name Black & Tan.
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The Saint Lawrence
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16 oz Genny 12 Horse® ale
16 oz Mad Dog® grape wine
Stir, pour into plastic cup and chug.
Alcohol: 11% (22 proof)
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