Where does the word beer originate?
- Where does the word beer originate?
The word 'beer' comes from the Latin word 'bibere,' meaning to drink.
- Why is it called lager beer?
The term lager is used to denote beer produced from bottom-fermenting yeast. Brewing was a winter occupation, and ice was used to keep beer cool during the summer months. Such beer came to be called lager (from German lagern, “to store”).