American craft ales as a category have seen enormous growth over the past 15 years.

American craft ales as a category have seen enormous growth over the past 15 years. As a result of this resurgence in popularity, craft ales have come into the arena of food and beverage pairing as an important alternative to the oft-recommended bottle or glass of wine. Research and then discuss the importance of each main ingredient in the production of beer. •Your discussion should include a brief history of how each of the styles of beer listed is produced and the importance of the ingredients used.•Your discussion should focus on the following styles of beer: ◦India pale ale◦Stout◦Pilsner◦Wheat-based ales◦Lambic•In your discussion of each beer style, include types of foods or specific dishes that would pair well with that beer style, and explain why. Along with a wide variety of beers, there are several types of distilled spirits, liqueurs and cordials. •Research one distilled spirit, one liqueur, and one cordial, and describe how each is made.

Beers student10/28/2014 American craft ales as a category have seen enormous growth over the past 15 years. Asa result of this resurgence in popularity, craft ales have come into the arena of...