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Lager is a type of beer that is stored for at least three weeks before being served, often chilled. It is a general term that includes several variations or styles, such as Pilsener, Export and Märzen. The average lager in worldwide production is light in colour and usually represents the helles, pale lager or Pilsener styles. The flavour of these lighter lagers is usually mild and the producers often recommend that the beers be served refrigerated. However, the examples of lager beers produced worldwide vary greatly in flavour, colour, and composition.
In colour, helles and pale lager represent the lightest lagers at as pale a colour as 6 EBC. The darkest are Baltic porters, which can be as dark as 400 EBC; darker German lagers are often referred to as Dunkel lagers.
Lager yeast ferments at lower temperatures and flocculates on the bottom of the fermenting vessel, while ale yeast ferments at higher temperatures and settles on the tops of fermentation tanks. The organism most often associated with lager brewing is Saccharomyces pastorianus, a close relative of Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
The flavour of a lager can be quite simple, with the most mild being light lagers. Lagers with the most complex flavours are typically the darkest, although few lagers feature strong hop flavouring compared to ales of similar alcohol by volume. In general, however, lagers display less fruitiness and spiciness than ales, simply because the lower fermentation temperatures associated with lager brewing cause the yeast to produce fewer of the esters and phenols associated with those flavours.
In strength, lagers represent some of the world’s most alcoholic beers. The very strongest lagers often fall into the German-originated doppelbock style, with the strongest of these being the commercially-produced Samichlaus, reaching 14% ABV.
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1565 Victory Lager
 Malta - Rated:
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Added on Feb 24, 2010 This lager is made from malt and selected hops used specifically for brewing premium quality lagers. This lager commemorates a great milestone in Maltese history-The Victory of the Knights of St. John and the Maltese over the Ottoman Empire in the Great Siege of 1565.
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1648 Original
 United Kingdom - Rated:
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Added on Feb 24, 2010 Cask Regular. Chestnut coloured standard bitter with a pleasing balance of malt and hop makes this a good, reliable trusted brew.
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1795 Original Czech Lager (Budejovické Pivo)
 Czech Republic - Rated:
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Added on Feb 24, 2010 Our long brewing history enable us to make a traditional Czech premium lager - appreciated for its golden colour, smooth taste and well balanced bitterness. Website: http://www.budweiser1795.com/index.php?s=1&a=2
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