Top Document: rec.food.drink.beer FAQ [1/3] (revised 16-MAY-1997) Previous Document: DEFINITIONS OF COMMON TERMS REGARDING BEER ITSELF Next Document: 1-2. What are ales? See reader questions & answers on this topic! - Help others by sharing your knowledge Beer is an alcoholic beverage made from malted grains, hops, yeast, and water. The grain is usually barley or wheat, but sometimes corn and rice are used as well. Fruit, herbs, and spices may also be used for special styles. In the distant past, the terms "beer" and "ale" meant different things. "Ale" was originally made without using hops, while "beer" did use hops. Since virtually all commercial products now use hops, the term "beer" now encompasses two broad categories: ales and lagers. User Contributions:Top Document: rec.food.drink.beer FAQ [1/3] (revised 16-MAY-1997) Previous Document: DEFINITIONS OF COMMON TERMS REGARDING BEER ITSELF Next Document: 1-2. What are ales? Part1 - Part2 - Part3 - Single Page [ Usenet FAQs | Web FAQs | Documents | RFC Index ] Send corrections/additions to the FAQ Maintainer: John Lock <jlock@mindspring.com>
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