Some drafts are types of beer. BEERS, with five letters, is a general term for any type of alcoholic beverage made from fermented grains. Ales, with four letters, is a type of beer that is brewed using warm fermentation, which results in a sweet, full-bodied and fruity taste. Lagers, with six letters, is a type of beer that is brewed using cold fermentation, which results in a crisp, clean taste.