Ales are produced using top fermenting yeast that usually ferment at warmer temperatures than the yeasts used in lagers . Fermenting at higher temperatures imparts more malt sweetness and flavor that may give a fruitiness or spiciness to the taste and aroma of the beer. Lagers are fermented at a lower temperature utilizing bottom-fermenting yeast and go through a long second stage of aging and storage at near freezing temperatures. Lager yeast is more aggressive than ale yeast yielding a drier beer with almost no flavor or aroma contributed by the yeast itself. The lager process produces a crisp, clean beer. Lagers are typically served cold. When evaluating a beer you are drinking you should take into consideration: Pouring, Appearance, Aroma, First Sip, Mouth Feel, Finish and Style. These aspects will help you identify the beer and what qualities you like and provide valuable information on what it is about a particular beer you like. Having this information handy will let you explore different beers of similar style and also let you endeavor into more craft beers and find the perfect beer for you. Don't be afraid to try something new. Exploring the World of beer is a fun way to spend time with friends and we'd love to have you share your thoughts about beer on MUST LOVE BEER. Must Love Beer is a Beer Community /Beer Social Network where beer lovers discuss and share their knowledge and experiences about brewing, favorite beers, beer travels and much more. You can make new friends locally or internationally and perhaps share a pint with a new friend. Come join us today!