Celebrate National Lager Day: Test Your Beer Knowledge!

Beer is the most widely consumed alcoholic beverage in the world. It is enjoyed by cultures worldwide and has a rich history dating back thousands of years.

Staropramen is a famous Czech lager brand. It has been brewed in Prague since 1869 and is known for its traditional brewing methods and quality ingredients.

The beer style often associated with Oktoberfest celebrations is Märzen. It is a malty, amber lager traditionally brewed in March (März) and aged until Oktoberfest.

The key characteristic of a Munich Helles Lager is a smooth, malt-forward flavor. It is pale in color and showcases a balance between malt sweetness and mild hop bitterness.

The yeast strain commonly used in lager fermentation is Saccharomyces pastorianus. This yeast type works at lower temperatures and results in a clean and crisp flavor profile.

The term used for conditioning lagers at near-freezing temperatures is 'lagering'. This process helps to develop the smooth and clean flavors associated with lager beers.

Citra is not a commonly used hop variety in lager brewing. It is often associated with American-style ales and known for its strong citrus and tropical fruit aromas.

IBU stands for International Bitterness Unit in brewing. It is used to measure the bitterness of beer, primarily resulting from the hops used during the brewing process.

The Czech Republic is known for producing the first lager beer. Pilsner Urquell, a famous Czech beer, was the first pale lager and inspired the creation of many other lager styles.

The Pilsner style originated in Germany. It was first brewed in the town of Pilsen and became the most popular style of lager worldwide.