2007-01-21 02:58:10 · 4 answers · asked by Michael R 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
-brewed at a lower temperature
-brewed for a longer period of time
-it uses a different strain of yeast than ales, I think it is a "bottom fermenter" as opposed to top fermenting yeast used in ales
- typically it is a lighter beer than ales
- less flavours than ales
2007-01-21 03:59:55 · answer #1 · answered by Ford Prefect 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Malted Barley is cooked longer
Producing a darker colour
And a cleaner crispier taste
Less hops to it
Giving it a smoother taste
Bottom Fermenting Yeast
2007-01-21 12:12:05 · answer #2 · answered by no name brand canned beans 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lagers are smoother tasting. Because they are fermented colder than ales, they do not have the fruity esters that ales have. They're generally served colder than ales.
2007-01-21 13:10:12 · answer #3 · answered by dogglebe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its cold
it quenches your thirst
and there is more where that came from
2007-01-22 20:42:46 · answer #4 · answered by Wolfgang 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋