Lager Beer (Noun)
Meaning
A general term for beer made with bottom fermenting yeast (usually by decoction mashing); originally it was brewed in March or April and matured until September.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The cold storage rooms were built to mature the lager beer over several months before serving.
- Germany is famous for its rich lager beer culture, and various local breweries still produce traditional styles.
- Brewmasters began crafting lager beer that could be stored and served throughout the year.
- Bavarian pure-brewing laws dictate the quality and ingredients that can be used to make authentic lager beer.
- These particular breweries use lager beer recipes passed down through multiple generations of master brewers.