Is ale or lager healthier

Answer 1

The healthiness of a beer is not determined by the sub-class of yeast used in fermentation. Both convert simple carbohydrates to alcohol and other intermediary products. The components of beer that may be considered the healthiest are the complex poly phenols present it dark beers of both the lager and ale categories as well as red wine & Grape Juice that have been shown to be contributing factors in cholesterol reduction. These come from the roasted malts and grains used in the brew.