Lager beer

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Originally a German beer, but now also made in immense quantities in the United States; - so called from its being laid up or stored for some months before use.

Noun

1.

lager beer - 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 Synonyms: lager

beer, bock, bock beer, lager, light beer, malt, malt liquor, Munchener, Munich beer, Octoberfest, Oktoberfest, Pilsener, Pilsner