Schlafly White Lager
Lagers are usually bright and clear with a clean maltiness and slight hoppiness, yet our White Lager takes the focus away from those qualities by retaining its yeast and emphasizing the hazy hue, hint of orange zest, and even, silky finish. This rare style dates back to the Middle Ages, when beer was matured in deep vaults (“lagered”) for months before emerging smooth and rich in vitamins. It remained unfiltered from keg to cup, and so does ours, bringing to life a German tradition with a twist.
STYLE STATS: | |
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ABV: | 5.5% |
IBU: | 20 |
SRM: | 5 |
COLOR: | LIGHT GOLDEN |
CLARITY: | HAZY |
BODY: | LIGHT |
HOP FLAVOR: | MEDIUM |
MALT FLAVOR: | MILD |
BITTER FLAVOR: | LOW |
PRODUCTION STATS: | |
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PROCESS: | UNFILTERED LAGER |
HOPS: | MAGNUM, POLARIS, MANDARINA (DE) |
GRAINS: | EURO PILS, WHEAT, MUNICH & CARAPILS MALTS |
YEAST: | GERMAN LAGER |
BREW TRAITS: | SLIGHT FRUIT ESTERS, HINT OF ORANGE ZEST, UNFILTERED |
FOOD PAIRINGS: | |
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ENTREE: Salmon | |
CHEESE: Mild White Cheddar | |
DESSERT: Lemon Shortbread |