Episode 221 - [LIVE] How Pale Lager Became America’s Beer

In Episode 221 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we are discussing how pale lager style became the go to beer for Americans.  We also do some tasting notes with listeners provided beers from Minnesota and Illinois. And another one of our listeners provided beers for a new blind tasting segment.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

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BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier

Surly Brewing Furious

Phase Three Brewing TDH Triple Pixel Density IPA Citra

Cigar City Brewing Mayall’s Object 

Pelican Brewing Mother of All Storms BA English Barleywine (2020)

Fort George Brewery Dismal Nitch

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

How 19th-Century German Immigrants Revolutionized America's Beer Industry found on History.com website

The History of Lager in America found on the Vinepair website