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Lambic is probably the oldest style of beer produced in the world today. A later style is that of ale. Ales are fermented using ''top-fermenting'' yeasts, yeasts which congregate at the top of the wort and tend to work best at higher temperatures than Lager yeasts. The top fermentation and warm fermentation temperatures add complex flavors to the beer. "Real Ale" is a term created by the Campaign for Real Ale, and refers to beers brewed by traditional methods, from traditional ingredients and, vitally, served from the vessel in which they have been conditioned. Real Ale has become a cult drink in the United Kingdom and affcionados happily descrive themselves as ''"Real Ale Snobs"'' (non-afficionados tend to use a less family-friendly subrique!).
Lambic is probably the oldest style of beer produced in the world today. A later style is that of ale. Ales are fermented using ''top-fermenting'' yeasts, yeasts which congregate at the top of the wort and tend to work best at higher temperatures than Lager yeasts. The top fermentation and warm fermentation temperatures add complex flavors to the beer. "Real Ale" is a term created by the Campaign for Real Ale, and refers to beers brewed by traditional methods, from traditional ingredients and, vitally, served from the vessel in which they have been conditioned. Real Ale has become a cult drink in the United Kingdom and affcionados happily descrive themselves as ''"Real Ale Snobs"'' (non-afficionados tend to use a less family-friendly subrique!).
===Barley Wine===
Barley wine is a strong variety of beer as a result of the large quantity of malt used during fermentation. They are distinguished by their relatively long maturation periods, giving them a richness and variety of flavors. It is thought that the name "barley wine" was given in an attempt to give them equal standing in the drinks market with [[wine]] as it is conventionally known.
===Bitter===
Bitters are light beers so-called because of the sharp flavor given heavier use of hops. Bitters are traditionally associated with British pub culture, although American varieties such as ''Goose Island Honkers Ale'' are available.
===Heavy===
Heavy beers are those that contain a higher-than-normal volume of caramalised sugars, thus giving them a "heavy" mouth-feel when drunk.
===Lager===
===Lager===