what does it mean if a beer is a lager, pilsner, ale or ipa?

Question

What are the differences and how can I recognize them from taste?

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Answer 1

Beer is like any other foodstuff. It’s all in the recipe.

Sourdough bread? It tastes the way it does because of how it’s made. Completely different from rye bread, and they taste very differently too. Same with beer. Different recipes, different techniques, different results.