Lagering Lagers are stored at cellar temperature or below for 1–6 months while still on the yeast.Briggs, D.E.; Boulton, C.A.; Brookes, P. A.; and Stevens, R. Brewing, 2004, CRC. p. 5. The process of storing, or conditioning, or maturing, or aging a beer at a low temperature for a long period is called "lagering", and while it is associated with lagers, the process may also be done with ales, with the same result – that of cleaning up various chemicals, acids and compounds.
Lagering Lagers are stored at cellar temperature or below for 1–6 months while still on the yeastBriggs DE; Boulton CA; Brookes P A; and Stevens R Brewing 2004 CRC p 5 The process of storing or conditioning or maturing or aging a beer at a low temperature for a long period is called "lagering" and while it is associated with lagers the process may also be done with ales with the same result – that of cleaning up various chemicals acids and compounds