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What is the difference between an Ale and a Lager?

April 26, 2017ale difference lager

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What is the difference between an Ale and a Lager?

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Ales and lagers are brewed with distinctly different strains of yeast. Ale, or “Top Fermenting” yeast ferments at warmer temperatures of 65-75 degrees while Lager, or “Bottom Fermenting” yeast ferments at cold temperatures of 45-55 degrees. Ale yeast produces fruity characteristics while Lager yeast produces the crisp, dry and somewhat sulfury flavors.