Pilseners and Lagers are primarily distinguished from Ales by their specific type of fermentation. Pilsener and Lager beers are bottom fermented at low temperatures while Ales are top fermented at higher temperatures. ‘Bottom’ and ‘Top’ refers to the way the different yeast strains work on the wort (unfermented beer). Lager yeast eats sugar from the bottom where Ale yeast strains eat sugars from the top of the fermenter. Lagers and Pilseners are generally made with primarily Pilsener malt and is usually hopped with German Noble hop varieties such as Hallertauer, Tettnanger, Saaz, and Spalt. Original gravities range from 1.044 – 1.050 and they are hopped at around 25 – 45 IBU. This makes for a beer that is crisp, clean, and refreshing that also prominantly features the German hop bitterness accentuated by sulfites in the water. They are very pale in color and finish dry.

CARLSBERG – GERMAN PILSENER 5%  (DENMARK) 11.2oz $3.50
Clear light yellow color with small white head. Aromas are toasted corn and faint noble hops. Flavors are light malts blanced with light German hops.

LAGUNITAS PILS – CZECH STYLE PILSENER   (CALIFORNIA) 12oz $4
Featuring a lovely golden color with a big, frothy white head. This Czech style Pils has one of the best hop aromas you will find in this style. The Saaz hops add a floral spiciness and a dry, crisp finish that refreshes instantly.

PILSNER URQUELL- CZECH PILSENER 4.4%  (CZECH REPUBLIC) 12oz $4
Golden color with bright white head. Aromas are spicy, floral noble hops. Flavors are a crisp blend of slightly sweet malts and spicy floral hops. Light bodied, crisp, and refreshing.

SPATEN OKTOBERFEST – MARZEN 5.9% (GERMANY) 12oz $4
Amber reddish color with an off-white head. The nose is malty with hints of fruit esters. Flavors are roasted malts, caramel, earthy noble hops and an up front bitterness that is balanced by malt creaminess. The finish is smooth with light lingering malt tones.

GROLSCH – AMERICAN STYLE PREMIUM LAGER 5% (NETHERLANDS) 12oz $4
Yellow color. Green glass bottles allow light penetration to the beer causing a signature ‘skunk’ flavor, which is also present in Heineken.

CARLSBERG ELEPHANT- EURO STRONG LAGER 7.2% (DENMARK) 11.2oz             $4.5
Bright golden color with a fluffy head. The nose is of sweet Pilsener malt with hops abounding. The malt profile is packed with peach, pear, apple, and brown sugar flavors that are well balanced with earthy bittering hops. This beer has a full and creamy mouth feel with a sweet and crisp finish.

AUGUSTINER EDELSTOFF – MUNICH HELLES LAGER 5.6% (GERMANY)  12oz $5
An excellent example of the Helles style. Classic toasty German malts and noble hops are expertly balanced in this light bodied lager. Hops provide moderate bitterness as well as earthy spicey notes. The dry finish makes this a very refreshing session beer.

AECHT SCHLENKERLA HELLES LAGERBIER – MUNICH HELLES LAGER 4.3% (GERMANY) 16.9oz $7
From the famous smoke beer brewers in Germany comes this tasty Lager. No smoked malt is used in the production of this beer but the grains are run through the same grist mill and pick up the fines from the previous batch of smoked malts. This gives the beer a very nice smoke flavor without being overpowering. Nice light caramel malt flavors with earthy noble hops.

MIKKELLER DRAFT BEAR – IMPERIAL PILSNER 8% (DENMARK) 500ml $9
Pours hazy golden orange with a rocky head. Nose is lemons and limes with toasted biscuity malts. Flavors are big on the citrus hops accompanied by notes of ginger and lemongrass. Lightly toasted biscuit malts make up the sweet tones that provide balance on this bold and assertive Imperial Pilsner.

TERRAPIN SIDE PROJECT VOL. 2 – ROGGENRAUCH BIER 5.7% (ATHENS, GEORGIA) 22oz $12
A stellar addition to the Terrapin family of beers, this smoked rye lager pours mahogany with reddish amber highlights and an off-white head. Aromas are spicy noble hops and sweet malts with hints of dry smoke, dark fruits and rye spiciness. Flavors are a nice balance of toasted caramel malts, noble hops, dry rye, and light woodsmoke. The finish lingers with dry smokiness and moderate hop bitterness. Very tasty, light bodied, and refreshing without the astringent smoke flavors that are often found in Rauch beers.

LEFT HAND/TERRAPIN TERRA-RYE-ZD – BLACK RYE LAGER 6.6% (COLORADO) 22oz $16
A collaboration effort between Athens’ Terrapin and Left Hand from Colorado. The resulting brew is a deliciously creamy black rye lager that holds it’s own against the very best Schwarzbiers and adds additional dry smokiness with the addition of rye. Dark malts abound along with distint hints of dark chocolate. Finishes with a lingering hop bitterness and dark roasted malts.