BEER

Being in college it is apparent that beer seems to be the party beverage of choice among students. However, many students may not know what actually goes into the beer they are drinking, and what types there are. Light beer is the main choice of beverage by most college students, mainly for its price, however, as far as taste and thickness go it is on the bottom of the totem poll. Even though it is a little more pricey, I encourage people to try a new beer every now and then, you may find something that you really like.
There are four main ingredients that go into making a beer: water, yeast, hops, and malted barley. There are three major categories that beer can be placed into. The first is an ale. An ale is made by allowing the brew to ferment in a warmer temperature, which allows for the yeast to multiply. Ales tend to be a little higher in alcohol content and may taste more complex. Some of the more popular types of an ale include a pale ale, a porter, and a stout. Many common ale brands that can be found are Magic Hat and Blue Moon. The second beer category is a lager. Lagers are the most popular beer types in America. Lagers are made by using a yeast that sinks to the bottom of the brew during fermentation and use cool temperature to "perform their magic". Lagers tend to be fairly lighter in color than an ale. Some popular lagers are Sam Adams Boston Lager, Yeungling, and Landshark. The third and final major category that beer can fall in is known as the specialty beer category. As more and more breweries are adding fruit and different flavors to beer, this category continues to grow. Blue Moon and Sam Adams both offer a wide variety of specialty beers. ShockTop is another popular brand that would fall into this category.
In ending this I would like to reccommend one beer to everyone to try: Sam Adams Cherry Wheat.