There are three main differences --
1)    Yeast
In general, ales are made with top fermenting yeast and lagers with bottom fermenting yeast.
2)    Temperature of fermentation
Ales ferment typically between 64 and 70 degrees F, and lagers ferment generally between 52 and 58 F.
3)    Taste
Ales can be described as “hearty, robust and fruity” and lagers are referred to as being “crisp, clean, and smooth.” 

You'll start seeing it in the stores the Monday after Mardi Gras, February 22, 2010.

We accept credit and debit cards only.  No cash or personal checks can be used to pay for merchandise purchased at the Tasting Room.  

We do not sell beer at the brewery or the Tasting Room.  We invite you to come and enjoy complimentary samples of our products when you take a tour if you are 21 years of age or older. 

We also offer free samples of Abita Root Beer and do sell 6 packs of Root Beer in the Tasting Room.