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Ale

Ale is the oldest kind of beer. Study the different styles from pale ale to stout and everything in between here. You'll find tasting notes, style history and examples of some of the best brews available.
Lambic Beer Profile
Would you like to know what a lambic beer is? Check out this profile of lambic Belgian ale.
Winter Warmer Profile
What exactly is a winter warmer? You see it on beer labels all the time but the bottle could contain a rich malty lager, a spicy ale or a super hoppy beer.
Saison Profile
Saison ale profiled here.
Know Your Ales
Know your ales! Here is a quick run down of popular ale styles from Hefe-Weizen to Barleywine.

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