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- Ale or Lager? Most beer styles fall under these categories. Ales are typically more complex and can have special flavors that are produced by the yeast during fermentation. Lagers are known for being cleaner and crisper due to cold storage. The lager taste is refreshing and often simpler as there are little to no yeast flavors.
- Body~ The body of the beer is a term pointing to how substantial it feels in the mouth. It can be heavier or lighter depending on how much and what kind of malt is used.
- Malt flavor~ Some beers are specifically brewed to have a richer malt character. Maltiness can also be made more subtle to let some other flavor take center stage. This also depends on what malts are used. Roasted malts can be used to get a nutty or caramel character and darken the beer.
- Hop flavor~ The hop bitterness can always be adjusted, and there are hundreds of hops to choose from. Some are used for bittering and others provide flavor and aroma. They can add notes that are floral, citrusy, fruity, grassy, woody, spicy, herbal, and many more. Any beer can be tweaked to fit your hop preferences.
- Adjuncts~ Lots of other ingredients can be added during the brewing and fermentation process. Spices like cardamom and coriander seed as well as fruits and roots can do lot for the beer's taste and aroma.