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Raise a cold glass of your favorite lager and get ready to celebrate National Lager Day on December 10! This day has been celebrated for centuries as a way to recognize the delicious beverage made with bottom-fermenting yeast. Brewing lagers is an art form, requiring skill and patience in order to create the perfect beer. So grab some friends and join in on the celebration by raising a toast to this tasty brew!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1420</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Introduction of Lagering</div><div class='timeline-text'>Brewers in Bavaria, Germany, began storing beer in cool cellars during the colder months, leading to what is now known as lagering.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1840</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Lager in America</div><div class='timeline-text'>John Wagner, a Bavarian brewer, brought lager yeast to America and brewed the first American lager.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1933</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>End of Prohibition</div><div class='timeline-text'>The end of Prohibition in the United States saw the rise of major breweries producing lagers — predominantly pale lagers.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Craft Lager Renaissance</div><div class='timeline-text'>The rise of home brewing and craft beer movement in the U.S. during the 1970s revived the popularity of full-flavored lagers beyond mass-produced pale lagers.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Innovation and Variety Increases</div><div class='timeline-text'>As the craft beer industry grows, brewers continue to innovate and expand the types of lagers available — dark, amber, pale, pilsner, bock, and many others.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Brew your own lager</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Brewing your own lager is a great way to celebrate National Lager Day. Invest in some basic brewing supplies and ingredients, then follow some simple instructions online to start making your own lagers!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a local brewery</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make a special trip to your local brewery and sample their different lagers. Many breweries offer tours and tastings so you can enjoy the process of making lagers and try out different varieties.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Hold a beer tasting party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends over and host a beer tasting party featuring different types of lagers. Ask everyone to bring their favorite variety of lager and have a fun evening comparing and contrasting different flavors.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a beer documentary</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check out the many documentaries about the history and culture of beer, focusing on the creation of lager. Learn more about how this popular beverage has been created throughout history, from German monks to modern American microbreweries.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have a lager cookout</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Throw an outdoor cookout featuring lager recipes. Lager is great for marinating meats, adding flavor to side dishes, and even baking desserts! Get creative with some unique recipes or stick with the classics.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Lager is light and refreshing</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Lager beer is perfect for a warm summer day. Its smooth, crisp taste is great to sip on its own or with food. From pale lagers to dark lagers, there's a lager that's sure to please any palate.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Brewed with all natural ingredients</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Most lagers are made from all natural ingredients like hops, barley, yeast, and water. This means you don't have to worry about artificial colors or preservatives when enjoying your favorite brew. Plus, many craft breweries use locally sourced ingredients so you can feel good about drinking a truly local beer.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Pairs well with the right food</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Increasingly popular food pairings include lagers being matched with spicy dishes like Mexican food or buffalo wings. The slight sweetness of the lagers helps cut through the heat of more intense dishes while still highlighting the flavor of each respective dish.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Lager is a Result of Happy Accident</h3><p class='facts-text'>The true origin of lager is credited to storage beer being kept in cool cellars or caves that were naturally inhabited by the bottom-fermenting Saccharomyces pastorianus yeast that defines Lager.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Lager is not Always Yellow</h3><p class='facts-text'>Contrary to popular belief, lagers can range in color from very pale to dark brown, depending on their type and the malts used in brewing.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>More Time, More Taste: The Lagering Process</h3><p class='facts-text'>The lagering process, which involves storing beer at low temperatures, is what gives lagers their distinct clean, crisp taste. This process can take weeks or even months.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Frost-Fermenting originated From Bavaria in Germany</h3><p class='facts-text'>Bavaria being generally frosty during the winter months, it's no wonder this region was the birthplace of the bottom-fermentation method used for lagers, with breweries historically lowering the fermentation temperature by letting in the chill winter air.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Lagers Can Be High in Alcohol Content</h3><p class='facts-text'>While lagers are often considered less alcoholic than ales, there are numerous styles of high-alcohol lagers such as Doppelbocks and Baltic Porters which can contain alcohol levels up to 14%!</p></div></div>
National Lager Day is celebrated on December 10th every year. In 2024 National Lager Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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