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What's the difference between a beer and an ale?

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The difference between beer and ale has to do with the way in which it is brewed, and how the yeast ferments. Before hops became widespread in Europe, ale was a beer created without the use of hops, while lager(or beer) combined hops with the other ingredients.

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The major difference between types of beer comes down to the type of yeast used to ferment it. A beer can qualify as either a lager or an ale, depending on the fermenting process.

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