There are stouts and porters, saisons, amber ales, pale ales, brown ales ... Flavor also distinguishes a lager from an ale. The latter tends to be more fruity tasting (though, again, brewers ...

“What’s the difference between a lager and a pilsner?” That is a question I am often asked by people eager to learn more about beer. The answer: There is none; pilsner is a style of lager.

If someone ordered an Indian Pale Ale with their cheese ... dairy delicacy—or other less moldy edibles—but a perfect lager or ale can stand up to any red or white vino when pairing food ...