lager

Ale's crisper cousin

Lager is a type of beer fermented and stored at cold temperatures, producing a crisp, clean taste.

Most mass-market beers—Budweiser, Heineken, Corona—are lagers, distinguished from ales by their bottom-fermenting yeast and longer conditioning time.

The word comes from German for "storage," referring to the cold cellars where it matures.

brewing

fermentation

Microbial sugar conversion

yeastFermenting fungus
hopsBittering agent for ale
maltSprouted grain for brewing

barley · wort · mashing · boiling · conditioning · carbonation · pitching · kegging · bottling · brewmaster

social

pub

Licensed drinking establishment

barDrinking establishment
tavernPublic drinking establishment
friendsVoluntary close relations

round · cheers · toast · celebration · party · festival · gathering · nightlife · camaraderie · keg

refreshment

crisp

Firm and breakable

coldLow temperature state
chilledMade or kept cold
ice-coldExtremely chilled

thirst-quenching · drinkable · smooth · clean · light · golden · sessionable · refreshing · summer · patio

styles

pilsner

Crisp, golden Czech-style brew

bockStrong German lager
amberHardened ancient tree secretion
ViennaAustrian capital

German

Bavaria

Southeastern German state

MunichBavaria's largest city
OktoberfestMassive Bavarian brewing celebration
HofbräuhausRenowned Munich beer hall

biergarten · stein · prost · dirndl · lederhosen · pretzel · bratwurst · oompah

Categories

beerstout, porter, IPA, pilsner, bock
beer festivaltasting flight, Oktoberfest, brewery, keg, stein
liquor storesvodka, whiskey, whisky, rum, gin
malt drinksstout, porter, malt, pilsner, malt liquor
Pub Drinksbitter, pint, stout, cider, Guinness
amber liquidsbourbon, scotch, whiskey, cognac, brandy

Opposites

fermentation type

lagerale

Warm-fermented malt drink

stout · porter · imperial stout · bitter · pale ale

beverage category

lagerwine

Fermented grape beverage

spirits · whiskey · water · soft drink · tea

Phrases

lager beerCold-fermented malt beverage
light lagerPale, mild-bodied brew
pale lagerLight-colored fermented malt beverage
craft lagerSmall-brewery light beer
crisp lagerLight, carbonated pale beer
amber lagerReddish-gold fermented malt drink

Family

lagers, lagering

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