Types of Ale

Source: The Kitchen

If you’re tired of your usual beer, why not try Ale?

What is Ale? and what makes it different?

Ale is different from the other types of beer from its fermentation method: warm fermentation method. The taste of ale is sweeter, caramel-like and fruitier.

If you are one for a sweet and fruity taste, Ale is the right kind of beer for you. However, if you don’t know if Ale is your kind of drink, or you can’t decide what kind of “ale” you want to try, below is a comparison for some of the popular ales:

Type	Taste	Colour
Pale Ale	Balance of malty sweetness and bitterness of the hop	Deep Golden or Ember
Brown Ale	Nutty sweetness or fruity sweetness	Reddish copper or golden
Blonde Ale	Fruity, malty and a little bit spicy	Brilliant bright yellow with bleached white head
Bitter	Rich malty flavour, not bitter at all	Light Brown or Black
Stout	Creamy, with a roasted and coffee flavour	Black Opaque
Mild Ale	Caramel, toffee, and nutty flavour	Reddish Brown