So, what makes a lager a lager? In short, the process of fermentation. It is a bottom-fermented beer, which means that the yeasts used to ferment it, gather at the bottom of the fermentation tank. Lager yeasts can tolerate fermentation at really low temperatures. Typically between 45 and 55 Fahrenheit. This temperature reduces the number of by-products during the fermentation and produces a crisper, cleaner beer.
Lager fermentation is usually called “lagering”. This process can handle longer aging times than other beers processes. For instance, ales are fermented at higher temperatures for less time. And speaking about ales, what is the difference between these two? The main difference is that ales are made using yeasts at the top of the fermentation tank, not the bottom.
Lager is the most common type of beer globally, but its history is more recent than other beers’. Hops were introduced to brewed alcoholic beverages in 1000 a.D and produced mainly ales. Lager’s were discovered by accident in the 1500s, when it was found that storing brews for a month, made with cold-resistant yeast, produced a crisper beer.
Lager’s are a more reduced group than ales. There are countless types of ales but only a few lager types within the Lager family. Lagers are characterized by their pale color, and their taste is fresh and dry, with a fine malt character and a very distinctive hop aroma.
So now you know what makes a lager a lager. Now, you need to find out what makes a Colibre lager the most outstanding Mexican lager. We are not kidding you. We invite you to try one of our award-winning laggers and enjoy life. Life’s short so drink good beer while you can!
Colibre lager
ABV: 5.0%
Bitterness: 20 IBUS
