Beer Info FAQ

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”).