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Just Chat! / Re: What is the difference between Beer, Lager and Ale?
« on: 27/02/2024 09:24:11 »
The key is in the name. According to the guide at Tuborg Brewery 60 years ago (not all school trips are a waste of time) "lagered" means "kept" - a long, cold brewing period compared with ales that are brewed short and warm and should be consumed at room temperature.
The hops are not just for flavor but act as a preservative, preventing mold and bacterial growth. IPA was developed to provide potable water for ships travelling around Her Beloved Majesty's Empire and really took off in India, to the extent that the lagers served in Indian restaurants around the world (Kingfisher, Cobra....) are less fizzy and more flavored than others and actually developed from an ale.
The hops are not just for flavor but act as a preservative, preventing mold and bacterial growth. IPA was developed to provide potable water for ships travelling around Her Beloved Majesty's Empire and really took off in India, to the extent that the lagers served in Indian restaurants around the world (Kingfisher, Cobra....) are less fizzy and more flavored than others and actually developed from an ale.
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