Ale

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About

Top-fermented beers brewed with Saccharomyces cerevisiae at warmer temperatures (15-24°C). Ales are the oldest style of beer, predating lagers by centuries. The warmer fermentation produces fruity esters and complex flavors ranging from light and crisp to dark and robust.

Styles

English Bitter 11A.

3.2-3.8% ABV
Best Bitter 11B.

3.8-4.6% ABV
Strong Bitter 11C.

4.6-6.2% ABV
British Golden Ale 12A.

3.8-5.0% ABV
Australian Sparkling Ale 12B.

4.5-6.0% ABV
English IPA 12C.

5.0-7.5% ABV
English Mild 13A.

3.0-3.8% ABV
English Brown Ale 13B.

4.2-5.9% ABV
Scottish Light 14A.

2.5-3.2% ABV
Scottish Heavy 14B.

3.2-3.9% ABV
Scottish Export 14C.

3.9-6.0% ABV
Irish Red Ale 15A.

3.8-5.0% ABV
British Strong Ale 17A.

5.5-8.0% ABV
Old Ale 17B.

5.5-9.0% ABV
Wee Heavy 17C.

6.5-10.0% ABV
English Barleywine 17D.

8.0-12.0% ABV
Blonde Ale 18A.

3.8-5.5% ABV
American Pale Ale 18B.

4.5-6.2% ABV
Hazy Pale Ale 18C.

4.5-5.5% ABV
American Amber Ale 19A.

4.5-6.2% ABV
American Brown Ale 19C.

4.3-6.2% ABV
Brut IPA 21.

5.5-7.5% ABV
Cold IPA 21.

5.5-7.5% ABV
Milkshake IPA 21.

5.5-8.0% ABV
American IPA 21A.

5.5-7.5% ABV
West Coast IPA 21A.

6.0-7.5% ABV
New England IPA 21B.

6.0-9.0% ABV
Session IPA 21C.

3.5-5.0% ABV
Double IPA 22A.

7.5-10.0% ABV
American Barleywine 22C.

8.0-12.0% ABV
Wheatwine 22D.

8.0-12.0% ABV
Belgian Pale Ale 24B.

4.8-5.5% ABV
Bière de Garde 24C.

6.0-8.5% ABV
Belgian Blond Ale 25A.

6.0-7.5% ABV
Saison 25B.

5.0-7.0% ABV
Belgian Golden Strong Ale 25C.

7.5-10.5% ABV
Belgian Single 26A.

4.8-6.0% ABV
Trappist Single 26A.

4.8-6.0% ABV
Belgian Dubbel 26B.

6.0-7.6% ABV
Belgian Tripel 26C.

7.5-9.5% ABV
Belgian Dark Strong Ale 26D.

8.0-12.0% ABV