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10Brews: Do I want a lager or an ale? Know your beer

Do you know the difference between an IPA and a lager? What's a saison or a gose? Click in to learn the lingo!

Craft beer is all the rage these days, especially in cities like Knoxville where more and more breweries are popping up all over town.

But ordering a beer can be intimidating--- especially if you aren't sure exactly what you are ordering!

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So here's a handy guide to help you understand the lingo:

►Ale: Sweet and full bodied, historically brewed without hops, tend to be fruity

►Lager: Clean-tasting, crisp and refreshing with a smooth finish

Stouts and porters: Dark and dry, rich, think coffee

Amber: A very versatile beer, hoppy and malty

Brown: Just like the name, the beer is brown with a malty or nutty taste

Blonde: Clear, crisp and dry, easy to drink

IPA: All about the hops, bitter, earthy and piney

Pilsner: Dry, crisp and somewhat bitter flavor. This is the O-G lager

Saison: This is a light beer, with citrus, fruity, and hoppy notes

Sour: These have an intentionally acidic and tart taste and come in a wide range of flavors

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