Consider the lager. Lagers are typically brewed at a low temperature, allowing the yeast to reach its maximum flavor potential—the lower temperatures cause the lager to ferment at a much slower rate than ales. However, the results are a brew that is clearer than ales, which are brewed at higher temperatures. Lagers are brewed using the yeast called Saccharomyces uvarum. It does not rise to the top like the yeast used in ale, but it does settle to the bottom once fermentation is complete. This yeast does not sporulate because it is a more fragile yeast. Thus, it is perfect for lagers due to the cooler temperatures used for brewing. The more delicate type of yeast used in lagers contains less alcohol content. This is a result of not being able to thrive in the lower temperatures for as long as the ales. Speaking of temperatures, it’s going to hit 76 degrees in the South Sound today and in the 80s this weekend. Lagers are typically lighter-bodied, lower in esters, and more carbonated than ales. That clean, crisp profile makes them more thirst-quenching when you’re hot and sweaty. Consider lagers considered. Let’s cool off with Peaks and Pints Beer Flight: Hot Weather Lagers.
Peaks and Pints Beer Flight: Hot Weather Lagers
Seapine Pool Dad
4% ABV
Brewed exclusively for Bottleworks and Full Throttle Bottles craft beer bottle shops and taprooms in Seattle, Seapine Brewing also taps this summer seasonal in their South Seattle taproom, when available. It’s a crisp, refreshing, and thirst-quenching American light lager with soft biscuit malt flavors, plus clean and mild hop accents. It’s also cold-conditioned with lemon zest. Fun fact: Most Seapine brewers have graduated from the UC-Davis Brewing Program. It’s one of the oldest and respected brewing schools in the world.
Ferment La Palapa
4.3% ABV
Ferment Brewing’s La Palapa stands out by incorporating a “big twist of Northwest hops.” It is brewed with Ekuanot hops added during the whirlpool phase and dry-hopped with Citra cryo hops. This approach results in a lager that deviates from noble hop character, offering a distinct and refreshing flavor profile.
Everybody’s Local Logger Lager
4.9% ABV
Everybody’s Brewing takes a traditional German approach to their lager, using only Saaz hops and a finely tuned malt bill. It’s crisp, smooth, and clean, with a light golden color and subtle floral notes, complemented by mild spice.
Living Haus Beer Larry Classic Lager
4.5% ABV
Living Haus Beer‘s Larry is an American-style lager crafted with Prairie pilsner and Vienna malts, complemented by U.S.-grown Tettnang and Willamette hops. It offers soft white bread flavors, a crisp and clean profile, and a light golden color reminiscent of Bavarian beers.
Samuel Smith Pure Brewed Organic Lager
5% ABV
Samuel Smith Brewery’s Pure Brewed Organic Lager is brewed in a traditional continental style with organic malted barley and hops, resulting in a clean, lightly floral, grassy, and earthy, and subtly malty flavor with notes of freshly baked bread, crackers, and a hint of honey, followed by gentle bitterness with a touch of lemon peel.
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