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Five on Five: Lager Recs from the Pros

Pale, hoppy, smoked, or strong—brewers’ favorite lagers run the gamut. Yet drinkability and balance are primary traits that tie them all together.

Craft Beer & Brewing Staff Oct 30, 2022 - 4 min read

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Augustiner Lager Hell

Cristal Peck, brewmaster and malt specialist, Boortmalt in Antwerp, Belgium

“The ease with which I can down an Augustiner Helles any day of the week, regardless of my mood, is a true testament to its crisp, soft, and balanced drinkability. That ultimate lager freshness, embodied by beautiful sulfur notes derived from iconic Bavarian yeast strains, balanced by masses of Old World German floral hops—all this against a clean and soft malt backbone."

Enegren Rotating Hop Pilsner: Willamette

Cameron Owen, cofounder and head brewer at The Eighth State Brewing in Greenville, South Carolina

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