lager

• Ein untergärig gebrautes Bier, das meist hell, klar und stark kohlensäurehaltig ist und ursprünglich in kühleren Monaten gebraut und dann kalt gelagert wurde. Auch die Kurzform für die Brauart bzw. Biersorte selbst.

A noun referring to a type of beer made with bottom-fermenting yeast, typically light in color and carbonation, originally brewed in cooler months and stored for maturation.

1. Wagon fortC2formal

   A military camp formed by drawing wagons into a circle for defense.

   Wagenburg

   • The pioneers formed a lager to protect themselves from attack.
   • Historical accounts describe the lager as a common defensive tactic on the frontier.
   • They circled the wagons to create a lager for the night.

   Synonymelaager

2. Type of beerA2formal

   A pale, light beer that is fermented and aged with bottom-fermenting yeast at low temperatures.

   Lagerbier

   • He ordered a cold lager at the pub.
   • Lager is the most popular style of beer in many countries.
   • She prefers drinking lager over ale because it is lighter.