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Anna Ward
Ale vs. Beer: What's the Big Difference Between Ale and Beer?
Beer is born by bringing together a magical combination of water, hops, malt, yeast, and Mother Time (also known as the fermentation process). The most significant - but not only - difference between the beer styles is the type of yeast used.
Whether you're a fan of pale ale, IPA (Indian pale ale), pilsner, porter, or stout, it comes down to two beer styles: lager and ale.
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