Lager beer is a carbonated, light-colored beer developed in the 19th century in Bavaria. It is made using bottom fermenting yeast and stored in cool places. The most common type is pale lager, with modern varieties ranging from bitter to sweet. Pilsner was the first pale lager, while helles has more malt and fewer hops.
A lager is a type of beer recognized by its high level of carbonation and light color, although some modern varieties are darker in color and may even be black. This type of beer was originally developed in the 19th century. During this period, brewers in Bavaria commonly stored their beer in cool places to allow it to mature. In order to aid the brewing process, brewers created a type of yeast that allowed cold beer to mature properly. This yeast is still used today to make lager beer and is referred to as bottom fermenting yeast.
The name comes from the German word lagern, which means “to store”. This name dates back to the early methods of creating this beer by storing it in places like caves. Unlike modern lager, however, early drinks were dark in color because the water used to prepare them was quite hard. Today, softer water is used to make it, which has resulted in the beer’s distinctly clear color.
The process of storing the lager in a cool area results in a clean taste, as some flavors and particles are removed in the process. The most common type is lager, and there are many types of beer that fall into this category, including export pilsners, helles, and dortmunder. Most pale lagers are very light in color and tend to taste bland, although modern examples can taste bitter or sweet. This difference depends on the water used, the preservation process and other added ingredients.
The pilsner was the first pale lager to be created. With its hint of bitter taste, it was an instant hit when it was developed in 1842. Modern examples include Dommelsch and Heineken.
The dortmunder export type of lager was not introduced until 31 years later. Helles is very similar to Pilsner, except it has more malt and fewer hops. Examples include Lowenbrau and Augustinerbrau.
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