When I first dove head-first into the world of craft beer more than a decade ago, the idea that an American brewery would choose to get by without an “amber ale” or “red ale” still seemed like a ...

When it comes to the hierarchy of beer styles that American brewers have put their own spin on, it’s pretty tough to beat the appeal of the American pale ale. It all started in 1980, when Ken Grossman ...

At first glance, ale could easily pass for beer. It sits in the glass with the same golden glow, crowned with foam, inviting that familiar first sip. But beneath the surface, ale tells a far older, ...

Key differences between beer and ale. If you enjoy discovering new drinks, you may have wondered whether ale and beer are the same. Many people assume they are identical, but ale is only one part of ...