#Beginner Guides
What Does Ale Taste Like? A Flavor Guide for New Drinkers
Fruity, bready, sometimes caramel-sweet or piney – ale’s flavor comes mostly from its yeast and hops. Here is a plain-language map of what you’ll actu
Lager: The World’s Most Popular Beer, Explained
Most of the beer the world drinks is lager – clean, crisp and cold-fermented. Here is the family explained, from pilsner to bock, and why it tastes so
Blonde Ale: The Easy-Drinking Gateway Craft Beer
Crisp, gentle and golden, the blonde ale is craft beer’s friendliest handshake – the style that converts lager drinkers. Here is everything that defin
What Is an Ale House? History, Meaning and What to Expect
Older than the pub and central to centuries of social life, the ale house is where beer culture was born. Here is what it is, where it came from, and
What Is Ginger Ale? The Complete Guide to the Classic Soft Drink
It’s on every drinks menu and in every medicine cabinet – but what actually is ginger ale? Here is the definitive guide to the world’s favorite ginger
What Is an Ale? The Complete Guide to the World’s Oldest Beer Family
Ale is not a single beer but an entire family – defined by the yeast and the warm temperature it ferments at. Here is the definitive primer on what an