You might have noticed that one particular style of beer has been a little more successful than some of the others. Lager is ubiquitous. You can find it everywhere. No matter what country you go to or on what continent - go to a bar and they will have a lager chilling behind it. Most places even have their own domestic or even local beer.
That has led some people to believe that lager is all the same. That every different brand of lager is just clear, inoffensive and bland. And that is doing a this beer a huge injustice. It might not have the same breadth and scale as ales do. But that's not really a fair comparison. In fact, there are many different types of colour, strength and tastes that come under the lager umbrella. And here is our guide to picking the right one for you.
Red Lagers
Perhaps not surprisingly, these have a reddish colour and usually come from Austria. That's why they are sometimes called Vienna-style lagers. They have a slightly sweet flavour that is distinctive and works well with spicy food. Great for all that hot and spicy cuisine that has made Austria so famous…hang on a minute…that might just be a coincidence.
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Hell
Don't worry, we haven't gone all damnation on you. Hell is the German word for pale or clear. It may sound like you're asking for trouble but helles lagers are actually some of the lightest German beers you can get. Which brings us nicely onto…
Dark lagers
Known as dunkel beers in Germany (try not to laugh when ordering one) this is probably the closet thing to the original lager that we have today. The darker colouring usually means more flavour and more strength. So be a bit careful with these. Dark lagers are also big business in the Czech Republic and the USA and are growing bigger over here too.
Pilsner
Everyone knows the name but not necessarily what it means. All it actually refers to is that it was first created in Pilsen, formerly in Bohemia, and now in the Czech Republic. This was the first beer to move away from the dark lager domination. And many beers are now made in the Pilsner style. Which is why you hear the name everywhere.
Bock
Strong, dark beers that were made originally for long journeys and as winter warmers. They have an edge of sweetness and a distinct malty flavour. Outside of Germany you won't find too many bottles of this around.
Wheat beers
Made using a larger portion of wheat in the grain mix, these beers have a very distinct flavour. They are really refreshing and very popular during the summer months in colder countries. Which should make them perfect all year round here in Oz. They're fast becoming very popular in lots of bars all around the world. So why not try one? You just might like it.
That has led some people to believe that lager is all the same. That every different brand of lager is just clear, inoffensive and bland. And that is doing a this beer a huge injustice. It might not have the same breadth and scale as ales do. But that's not really a fair comparison. In fact, there are many different types of colour, strength and tastes that come under the lager umbrella. And here is our guide to picking the right one for you.
Red Lagers
Perhaps not surprisingly, these have a reddish colour and usually come from Austria. That's why they are sometimes called Vienna-style lagers. They have a slightly sweet flavour that is distinctive and works well with spicy food. Great for all that hot and spicy cuisine that has made Austria so famous…hang on a minute…that might just be a coincidence.
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Hell
Don't worry, we haven't gone all damnation on you. Hell is the German word for pale or clear. It may sound like you're asking for trouble but helles lagers are actually some of the lightest German beers you can get. Which brings us nicely onto…
Dark lagers
Known as dunkel beers in Germany (try not to laugh when ordering one) this is probably the closet thing to the original lager that we have today. The darker colouring usually means more flavour and more strength. So be a bit careful with these. Dark lagers are also big business in the Czech Republic and the USA and are growing bigger over here too.
Pilsner
Everyone knows the name but not necessarily what it means. All it actually refers to is that it was first created in Pilsen, formerly in Bohemia, and now in the Czech Republic. This was the first beer to move away from the dark lager domination. And many beers are now made in the Pilsner style. Which is why you hear the name everywhere.
Bock
Strong, dark beers that were made originally for long journeys and as winter warmers. They have an edge of sweetness and a distinct malty flavour. Outside of Germany you won't find too many bottles of this around.
Wheat beers
Made using a larger portion of wheat in the grain mix, these beers have a very distinct flavour. They are really refreshing and very popular during the summer months in colder countries. Which should make them perfect all year round here in Oz. They're fast becoming very popular in lots of bars all around the world. So why not try one? You just might like it.
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