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Find out more about Strong Ales
Brews in this category can include just about any beer style imaginable including wheat beers, pale ales, stouts, porters, and more.
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They must have a high alcohol content, usually considered to be 7.0 percent alcohol by volume and above. Some may even be as high as 25%. Characteristics for strong ales will greatly vary and some beers in this style have similarities to barley-wines and old ales. Barrel aging is certainly not out of the question.
Although any style of beer can be made stronger than the classic style guidelines, the goal should be to reach a balance between the style's character and the additional alcohol. The beer should not only be drinkable, but enjoyable as a sipping beer. |
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Other informative beer resources...
Barley Wine - There is nothing wine about this brew. Find out more about Barley Wine!
Olde Ale - Old Ale - Old Ale does not mean the beer is past its expiration date. Find out what it does mean!
Pale Ale - Learn about Pale Ale and the difference between an American IPA and a British IPA.
Porter - American Porters come in may different flavors. Learn more about this style of beer and what it is made up of.
Stout - Learn about different types of Stout style beers and even some information about their history!
Wheat - Wheat beers have become very popular in recent years, and are especially popular in warm weather. Find out more about this beer style.
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