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 [...]