Archive for: Lager

December 10th is National Lager Day!

December 10th is National Lager Day!

Here is another thing to drink to on December 10th – it is National Lager Day. Random Lager Beer Facts A lager is brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast while ales are brewed with top-fermenting yeast Lagers require a cooler temperature... read more »

 

Glassware: The Tapered Pilsner

Glassware: The Tapered Pilsner

Of the glasses in my collection the Tapered Pilsner makes me feel the most sophisticated and the most clumsy.  The first one I owned promptly broke in 24 hrs.  Just the other day Beer Bitch wanted to sit with me on the couch, but upon... read more »

 

Brewery Review: Metropolitan Brewing Co.

Brewery Review: Metropolitan Brewing Co.

Metropolitan Brewing in Chicago is the brainchild of Doug and Tracy Hurst.  While most craft beer operations focus on ales, Metropolitan focuses on lagers and I have heard of no plan to offer ales.  Their website even states that there are... read more »