While there is no definitive point in history to which we can trace the origin of beer, it is widely accepted that beer dates back to 8000 BC, around the same time that agriculture was being developed. In various parts of the World, native grain crops such as corn (maize), wheat, barley or rice were [...]

Ale dates back at least to medieval times where, along with bread, ale beer was a daily source of calories and nutrients. Brewed using top fermenting yeast at 15-24°C (60-75°F), or room temperature, Ale requires very little time to ferment (a few hours to a few weeks), produces a generally sweeter, slightly fruity, full bodied [...]

While the general consensus is that there are two types of beer (Ale and Lager beer) with a variety of styles or sub-types, there are actually 4 beer types. All beer begins with the same essential ingredients which are water, grain, and yeast. Hops is also an important ingredient, both as a preservative and flavoring [...]