What is the difference between a lager and a stout?

Lagers

• Pale or golden color
• Light-bodied and refreshing
• Low in alcohol content (4-6%)
• Made with bottom-fermenting yeast
• Common styles include Pilsner, Helles, and Dunkel

Stouts

• Dark brown or black color
• Full-bodied and robust
• High alcohol content (6-10%)
• Made with top-fermenting yeast
• Common styles include Irish, American, and Imperial Stouts

Other key differences:

• Color: Stouts are typically darker than lagers, while lagers are typically lighter.
• Body: Stouts are generally fuller-bodied and more robust than lagers.
• Alcohol content: Stouts are typically higher in alcohol content than lagers.
• Fermentation: Lagers are fermented at lower temperatures, while stouts are fermented at higher temperatures.
• Flavor: Stouts have a more roasted and chocolatey flavor than lagers.