Should Lager Be Chilled?

Lagers. Pilsners, wheat beer, light beers, and other lagers can be served cold, from about 34°-40°. These beers highlight smooth mouthfeel over flavor (which is perfectly fine in a good lager), so their hallmark is their refreshing nature, which is best served cold.

Should Lager be served cold?

For pale lagers and pilsners, you can go as low as 3 degrees celsius which is great if you keep your fridge between the Food Standards Agency's (FSA) recommended range of between 0°C to 5°C. Those refreshing pilsners and hoppy-er pale lagers really benefit for staying around the cool 3-degree mark.

Does Lager need to be refrigerated?

Refrigerated storage is best for all beers at all times. Required for draft beer and many craft beers. Non-refrigerated storage accelerates aging and development of off flavors. In a study conducted by one of the large breweries on flavor loss in bottled and canned products resulted in the 3-30-300 Rule.