# lagering

Pronunciation: say "LAH-ger-ing" US /ˈlɑɡəɹɪŋ/, UK /ˈlɑːɡəɹɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of lager. — present participle and gerund of lager
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of lager. Use this form when storing beer cold is happening now or named as an action.
   - _After fermentation, the brewers spent two months lagering the beer in cool cellars._
   - _Lagering at near-freezing temperatures gives the beer its clean, crisp finish._

## Noun

2. The stage in making lager beer during which it is stored at a low temperature to mature and clear.
   - Simple: The cold storage stage in making lager beer, when the beer rests, matures, and becomes clear.
   - _Proper lagering can take six to eight weeks in cold tanks._
   - _The brewery's long lagering period gives its pilsner a remarkably clean finish._

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