Yes. Home brewing is legal in the UK and can range from simple beginner kits to advanced all grain brewing systems.
Most packaged beers have a best before date. While many beers remain safe to drink afterwards, flavour quality may decline over time.
Ale is a type of beer. All ales are beer, but not all beer is ale.
Many beers are vegan friendly, but some use animal-derived fining agents during production. Always check individual breweries if this is important to you.
Lager remains the most widely consumed beer type in the UK, although ale and craft beer continue to enjoy strong popularity.