Lager Fermentation Temperature

It's well known that proper lagers require cooler fermentation temperatures than ales in order to produce the clean and crisp characteristics they're known for. Of course, this knowledge is rooted in a long history of brewing, which got us wondering—what really happens if a lager is fermented at ale temperatures? In this episode, Brülosophy contributor Matt Del Fiacco joins Marshall to chat about the history of lager beer brewing, common beliefs about the importance of fermentation temperature, and of course, results from various xBmts on the topic!

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