Modern Lager Beer: Techniques, Processes, and Recipes
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The idea of crisp, pale lagers may have roots in 19th century Bohemia, but lager beer is far older and richly complex. Since Pilsner beer took the world by storm, lager beer has become a household term and a commercial behemoth before taking root among homebrewers and craft brewers. Modern Lager Beer is an exploration of the world of lager beers, their historical origins, and the detailed development and techniques used in their production today. Explore the Bavarian and Bohemian origins followed by an examination of the many significant ways that the modern perception of lager styles has been shaped by a myriad of techniques used to produce them. Many of the traditional methods once employed in the production of lager beer can be used today by the savvy brewer to create unique and delicious lager beers. Insight from many of today's modern brewers, along with traditional beers that have inspired them, will highlight the interesting ways that lager brewers borrow from these traditions in search of creating their own unique expressions of lager. Modern Lager Beer is filled with practical methods, processes, culture, and recipes from some of the world's greatest lager craft breweries. From the smallest details of decoction programs to philosophies of fermentation tank geometry, as much as possible of the minutiae of the world's most popular beer category is explored. Tap into Modern Lager Beer and explore: 29 Recipes: Craft brewery’s best lagers, including a variety of styles: adjunct pale lagers, German-inspired pale lagers, Czech-inspired pale lagers, copper to brown lagers, strong pale lagers, dark and/or strong lagers, nouveau lagers, and smoked lagers Ingredients: Lager yeast, malt, adjuncts, water, hops Fermentation: Historical and modern methods, harvesting and repitching yeast, lagering Decoction: Methods for triple, double, single, and simplified decoction mashing Traditional Techniques: Kellerbier, wood barrels, open fermentation, coolships, cold break, biological acidification, steinbeer Future of Lager Brewing: Ingredients, Landbier, wood-aged, serving lager For Homebrewers: Lagering techniques, decoction methods, step-infusion process Review: Beer. But a lager. - Great book. Very informative Review: Excellent For Lager Brewers - Excellent read for anyone interested in brewing great lagers. Highly recommended.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 62 Reviews |
B**N
Beer. But a lager.
Great book. Very informative
C**E
Excellent For Lager Brewers
Excellent read for anyone interested in brewing great lagers. Highly recommended.
U**R
Great review of lager techniques
I homebrew and am really into making a range of lagers. This book was great for the depth it goes into traditional and more modern approaches to a range of lagering steps and techniques. Super accessible and well written. One of the best brewing books I’ve read.
J**L
Great modern book
It’s nice to see a more modern take on lagers. So many of the existing books on the subject are just a spin on old German brewing traditions. Nothing wrong with tradition, but ingredients and equipment have greatly improved. There is good information in this book.
L**S
Very enjoyable read (not an advanced brewing book)
I started reading the Modern Lager Beer book a week ago. I am pleasantly surprised. It's a very well-researched book with many references. (Don't expect an advanced textbook like Narziss, Kunze or Back.) Minuses? A few. No references to inert (luftfrei) brewing (see Kunze, Narziss). Editing errors in recipes: eg, Weihenstephan Helles 1. is not decocted; W Original is decocted; 2. 11.8P OG and 2.75P FG doesn't get you 5.1% ABV. Recommended.
Z**Y
Great read for homebrewery or pros
Lagers are making a huge come back, and this book shines light on modern practices and tips for all brewers. There's also over 50 pages of recipes and covers all history and suggestions for every ingredient, even water treatment.
R**.
Great book for beer enthusiasts
This is a great gift for anyone that enjoys brewing lagers.
T**Y
Great info and recipes
Just received my pre-ordered copy today. The format of the information provided in this book is similar to several of Gordon Strong's books(not the author in this book, but also a Brewers Association author), and for me is an effective format. There are a lot of great recipes alone that make the cost of this book a steal.
M**D
Lager brewing
Best lager book ever
S**E
If you're making lagers, buy this book!
Great book. Upped my lager game considerably and taught me a thing or two.
A**R
Good read
A very detailed and interesting book about lager beer production. Suitable for both craft and home brewers, as well as hobby readers.
G**A
Libro consigliatissimo
Libro tecnico e approfondito con un bel taglio anche pratico. Peccato solo che su alcuni argomenti non proponga una visione definitiva ma più interpretazioni o punti di vista anche parzialmente in contraddizione tra loro ma non è un errore o una colpa dell'autore dato che effettivamente nel campo della birrificazione alcuni processi non sono ancora stati studiato o compresi del tutto quindi inevitabilmente è impossibile avere delle certezze. In ogni caso davvero un bel libro di approfondimento che fornisce spunti di riflessione interessanti anche per la produzione di birra in generale e non solo sulle lager.
M**S
Excellent modern deep dive
Great deep dive into making lager. A big emphasis is put on decoction methods of brewing which is something that I am unlikely to carry out at home but otherwise this is one of the best brewing books I have read and a must have book for all enthusiasts of the hobby
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