lagered

Brewed at low temperatures

Lagered describes beer that has been cold-stored for an extended period during fermentation, producing the crisp, clean taste characteristic of lagers.

The term comes from the German word for "stored." Lagered beers undergo slower fermentation at lower temperatures than ales: a properly lagered pilsner, The brewery lagered this batch for six weeks.

matured

cellared

Stored underground for aging

agedAdvanced in years
conditionedTaught automatic responses
mellowedBecame softer, calmer

smooth · refined · barrel-aged · vintage · complexity · depth · full-bodied · balanced · rounded · clean

brewing

fermentation

Microbial sugar conversion

yeastFermenting fungus
wortPlant used as remedy
conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation

pitching · attenuation · diacetyl · decoction · mashing · gravity · brewmaster · zymurgy · sulfur · flocculation

refreshing

crisp

Firm and breakable

cleanFree of soil
quenchingRapid cooling process
drinkableSafe to swallow

sessionable · thirst-quenching · light-bodied · effervescent · sparkling · brisk · smooth · easy-drinking · golden · bright

chilled

refrigerated

Kept cold mechanically

ice-coldExtremely chilled
frostyCold or unwelcoming
chilledMade or kept cold

crisp · cave-aged

styles

bock

Strong German lager

Opposites

conditioning/storage

lageredunconditioned

Not learned or taught

unaged · green · young · fresh · rushed

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

lager, lagers, lagering

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