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
"The brewery decided to switch their entire production line from ale to lager, as the new batch of bottom-fermenting beer needed months to mature before release."
A type of beer, brewed using a bottom-fermenting yeast.
"The campers decided to form a lager around their fire for safety during the sudden storm."
Alternative spelling of laager
To store (lager beer) at a low temperature for maturing and clarification.
"The old farmer told us that his family had to sleep in a lager around their wagon for protection during the storm."
Alternative spelling of laager