Beer & Brewing Glossary

A malty, strong French-style ale.

The designation "abbey beers" originally applied to any monastic or monastic-style beer.

Beer mug/stein

Fullness of flavor due to the richness of malt, and usually the presence of high alcohol and/or sugar.

A beer descriptor often associated with malt flavor. It is sense of yeasty or bread dough aroma and flavors.