Pale lagers are the dominant style in the beer industry. It is the kind of beer that uses Clydesdales for marketing by some breweries, comes in small green bottles from others, or features mountains on the labels. The style is ubiquitous, and the main descriptor is “refreshment.” These are the ball game beers, the post-yard work reward, or the cooldown after a long day at the office during happy hour.
With no room for flaws but plenty of canvas, craft brewers have begun using lagers as playgrounds for ingredients
As craft brewers around the United States have become more comfortable in their skin, they have begun adding lager production to