lager
1 of 2noun
la·ger ˈlä-gər 
variants or lager beer
plural lagers or lager beers
: a beer (such as a bock or pilsner) that is brewed at cool temperatures by slow fermentation with a slow-acting yeast (especially Saccharomyces pastorianus synonym S. carlsbergensis)
Note: Lagers tend to have a lighter, clearer appearance than ales with a usually lower alcohol content and slightly higher sugar content. The yeast used to ferment lager is often referred to as "bottom-fermenting" since it does not rise to the top of the brewing vessel during fermentation.
Known for being crisper, cleaner and more refreshing than ales, lagers are lighter in body and alcohol while being moderate to high in carbonation.
Kara Newman
Kara NewmanAll true lagers are aged before consumption. Lager in fact comes from the German word meaning to store. Dave Martin
Dave MartinLager beer had developed in Central Europe and probably was introduced in the United States by Philadelphia brewer John Wagner … Donna R. Gabaccia
Donna R. Gabaccialager
2 of 2verb
lagered; lagering; lagers
transitive verb
: to store (beer and especially lager) at cold temperatures during a period of aging often accompanied by a secondary fermentation to improve flavor and clarity
The basic American beer is properly described as "lager," which means that the brew has been fermented in the bottom of a tank and then stored—lagered—for two to six weeks in order to smooth and mellow its flavor. Anthony Dias Blue
Anthony Dias Blue lagering noun
Minimum lagering times are in excess of 21 days, but the premium beers are matured for two to three months. Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Will Hawkes, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2022 But the first beer ever brewed in San Diego was a lager, influenced by the large number of German immigrants who settled in the area. Sara Butler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2022 In an interview outside of the meeting, Chura said three of the initial selections will likely be a Mexican lager, a stout and an IPA. Rafael Guerrero, chicagotribune.com, 8 Oct. 2021 The best-selling beer in America has been the same for 21 years: Bud Light, a distinctly middle-of-the-road lager clocking in at 4.2%. Kate Bernot, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Aug. 2022 The best-selling beer in America has been the same for 21 years: Bud Light, a distinctly middle-of-the-road lager clocking in at 4.2 percent. Kate Bernot, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2022 Stroh's Light, a lighter version of the lager, will be available in the same areas in cans. Brian Manzullo, Detroit Free Press, 13 July 2022 Day Lite, a wheat lager brewed with cara cara orange peel, is lighter than many of the beers on this list, a reflection of its teeny 100-calorie makeup. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 5 July 2022 But there's real pathos in between the lines and endless pints of lager — even maybe a little heart. Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2022 See More
Noun
This is Kellerbier, an unfiltered, unpasteurized lager served softly carbonated. Will Hawkes, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2022 But the first beer ever brewed in San Diego was a lager, influenced by the large number of German immigrants who settled in the area. Sara Butler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2022 In an interview outside of the meeting, Chura said three of the initial selections will likely be a Mexican lager, a stout and an IPA. Rafael Guerrero, chicagotribune.com, 8 Oct. 2021 The best-selling beer in America has been the same for 21 years: Bud Light, a distinctly middle-of-the-road lager clocking in at 4.2%. Kate Bernot, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Aug. 2022 The best-selling beer in America has been the same for 21 years: Bud Light, a distinctly middle-of-the-road lager clocking in at 4.2 percent. Kate Bernot, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2022 Stroh's Light, a lighter version of the lager, will be available in the same areas in cans. Brian Manzullo, Detroit Free Press, 13 July 2022 Day Lite, a wheat lager brewed with cara cara orange peel, is lighter than many of the beers on this list, a reflection of its teeny 100-calorie makeup. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 5 July 2022 But there's real pathos in between the lines and endless pints of lager — even maybe a little heart. Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
German Lagerbier beer made for storage, from Lager storehouse + Bier beer
First Known Use
Noun
1852, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1881, in the meaning defined above