Rabun ABC Package Store is the premier liquor store in Clayton, GA. Winner of the 2015 Reader’s Choice Award from The Clayton Tribune, this shop is a local favorite for delectable fine wines and spirits at an affordable price. In addition to these, they also specialize in craft beer.

Over the past decade, craft beer has gained increasing popularity in bars, beer gardens, and home kitchens across the country. But with so many different types of craft beer, how will you know which one to choose? The experts at Rabun ABC Package Store are here to help.

Craft and specialty beers fit into one of two categories—lager or ale. Lagers are brewed at colder temperatures and made with bottom-fermenting yeast, taking weeks or even months to fully ferment. The result is a mellow, clean, crisp taste that should be served around 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Lagers include pilsners, pale lagers, Oktoberfest beers, and bocks. While lagers vary based on their color and level of bitterness, most are highly carbonated and rich in flavor.

Ales are made with top-fermenting yeast and are brewed and served at warmer temperatures than lagers. Ales are also older, having existed for thousands of years before lagers were even invented. With a warmer brewing temperature, ales can be ready in as little as one week. Brown ales, pale ales, porters, and stouts all fall under this umbrella. With the exception of pale ales—which include American Pale Ale (APA) and Indian Pale Ale (IPA)—most ales are dark in color, with flavors ranging from mild to bitter. Additionally, many ale brewers like to add notes of coffee, chocolate, cinnamon, and molasses.

If you’re looking to learn more about the fascinating world of craft beer, visit the Rabun ABC Package Store website. Call (706) 782-6937 to get your hands on your next favorite beer from the store with the largest liquor store in Clayton.