Step into the craft breweries of 10 years ago and, amid the India pale ales, stouts, saisons and Kölsches that were likely on offer, you would be hard-pressed to see lagers or pilsners listed in the numbers you will find them today.
Lagers and pilsners—that is, the beers derived from the yeast strain —are the most popular and common styles in the world. The flagships from large breweries like Pabst, Heineken and Miller are all in the lager category. These beers, despite being simple four-ingredient beers (sometimes five with the addition of corn or rice) are difficult to make well and require several weeks
