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Lager vs Ale a comparison
Would it be incorrect to say a Lager is a lighter (in flavor) beer that takes a long time to make, while an Ale is a heavier more flavorful beer that can be made in less time than a lager? Ignoring ...
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What changes needed to recipe when switching Ale to Lager yeast
I plan on brewing a porter next week that calls for a American Ale yeast. But my basement temperature would be perfect for using a California Lager yeast (aka Anchor Steam yeast). I've seen some ...
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What ale yeasts can closely approximate the clean and crisp characteristics of lagers?
I'd like to brew a black lager. I don't have a temperature control setup yet, so accepting that my fermentation will be around 68-70 F, what ale yeasts would come the closest to mimicking the clean ...
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What's the line between ale and lager?
There are several beers that blur the lines between ale and lager. Here's a few I'm aware of:
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California Common is fermented at ale temperatures with a lager yeast, most often Wyeast 2112 ...