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Beer has a very long and storied history. Despite the fact that all types of beer are made primarily from the same four basic ingredients (water, malted grain, hops and yeast), many different subcategories of beer have evolved over the years. The differences between these subcategories, such as lagers and bocks, can be quite confusing for a novice beer enthusiast.
Many different styles of beer exist in the world, each with their own flavor characteristics, mouth feels, colors and scents. Brown ales and bocks are two common and popular styles of beer. While these beers are in some ways very similar, they also have a great deal of differences.
Lots of us enjoy drinking an ice-cold beer on a hot day. But buying beer can become quite expensive. You may have considered making your own beer or ale, which requires just a little work on your part but allows you to save money and make a beverage that's customized to your tastes. Making your own beer is also helpful to the environment, because it keeps dozens of glass bottles and aluminum cans from ending up in a landfill.
Brown ale is an English-style beer of which there are three major types. Newcastle brown ales are moderately malty and bitter. London brown ales are malty, have relatively low bitterness and are slightly fruity. American Brown ales are malty, are slightly dry and tend to be more bitter than the other two types. Find a recipe that takes these nuances into account and you'll be ready to brew your own brown ale.
Even though Prohibition was repealed long ago, the idea of brewing your own beer carries an illicit thrill. Home brewing also happens to be surprisingly economical and tends to produce a better-tasting beer. You can also customize the beer to any flavor or strength you like, from pale ale to a potent cider. Catch on to the microbrewery movement by setting up a home brewing system of your own.
