Beer vs. Lager

Main Difference
The main difference between the Beer and Lager is that Beer is a warm, top-fermenting drink with moderate to high-calorie content, whereas Lager is cold, bottom-fermenting drink with high-calorie content.

Difference Between Beer and Lager

Beer vs. Lager

Beer is a group of drinks; on the other hand, lager is the type of beer.

Beer vs. Lager

Beer is top-fermenting yeasts, whereas lager is bottom-fermenting yeasts in the fermentation.

Beer vs. Lager

Beer is usually comprising of the moderate to high-calorie content; on the other hand, lager contains high-calorie content.

Beer vs. Lager

Beer is usually aged for less time of about two to three days, while lager is aged for a larger time of about two weeks to months.

Beer vs. Lager

Beer is fermented at a higher temperature; on the other side of the coin, the lager is fermented at a lower temperature, which also serves for the increased age time.

Beer vs. Lager

Beers use the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae for fermentation; on the flip side, lagers use the yeast Saccharomyces pastorianus.

Beer vs. Lager

Beers use the alcohol content of about 13.9g, whereas lagers use the alcohol content of about 21.1g.

Beer vs. Lager

Beer causes more health effects that can lead to long term addiction, liver failure, mental problems, heart problems; on the other hand, lager causes effects, which include gout, intoxication, and mental problems.

Beernoun

(uncountable) An alcoholic drink fermented from starch material, commonly barley malt, often with hops or some other substance to impart a bitter flavor.

Beer is brewed all over the world.

Lagernoun

A type of beer, brewed using a bottom-fermenting yeast.

Beernoun

(uncountable) A fermented extract of the roots and other parts of various plants, as spruce, ginger, sassafras, etc.

Lagerverb

To store (lager beer) at a low temperature for maturing and clarification.

Beernoun

(uncountable) A solution produced by steeping plant materials in water or another fluid.

Lagernoun

a camp defended by a circular formation of wagons

Beernoun

(countable) A glass, bottle, or can of any of the above beverages.

I bought a few beers from the shop for the party.Can I buy you a beer?I'd like two beers and a glass of white wine.

Lagernoun

a general term for beer made with bottom fermenting yeast (usually by decoction mashing); originally it was brewed in March or April and matured until September

Beernoun

(countable) A variety of the above beverages.

Pilsner is one of the most commonly served beers in Europe.I haven't tried this beer before.

Beernoun

One who is or exists.

Beerverb

To give beer to (someone)

Beernoun

a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops

Comparison Chart

Beer	Lager
Beer is a top-fermented drink as requires warm conditions for fermentation, with less aging time.	Lager is a bottom-fermented drink that requires cold conditions for fermentation, with more aging time than the beers.
Origin
Old English or Latin origin	German origin
Category
A major group of drinks	Kind of beer
Yeast for Fermentation
Saccharomyces cerevisiae	Saccharomyces pastorianus
Aging Time
2 to 3 days	Two weeks to months
Kind of Fermentation
Top-fermented	Bottom-fermented
Temperature
Warm conditions	Cold conditions
Calories Content
95 to 294 calories	233 calories
Alcohol Content
13.9g	21.1g

Beer vs. Lager

Beer includes a group of drinks, whereas lager is a type of beer. Beer is the word that has an origin from old English language word “beow,” which means “barley” and also to Latin word “bibere which means “to drink,” while lager is derived from a German word “lagern” which means storage. Beer requires less aging time for fermentation of about two to three days; on the other hand, lager requires more time than the beers of about two weeks to months.

Beers in the brewing process use the yeast “Saccharomyces cerevisiae” for fermentation; on the flip side, lagers use the yeast “Saccharomyces pastorianus” for the fermentation. Beer is commonly warm fermented with less aging time; on the other hand, lager requires more aging time, so they are cold fermented. Commonly beer is top-fermenting yeasts, whereas lager is bottom-fermenting yeasts. Beers fall in all categories of calorie content, while lagers fall in the high calories content.

Beer contains from 95 to 294 calories energy; on the flip side of the coin, lager contains about 233 calories of energy per servings. The alcohol content of the beer is about 13.9g, whereas the alcohol content of the lager is about 21.1g.

What is Beer?

Beer has been originated from the old English word “beor” with some roots with the English word “beow,” which means “barley” and Latin “bibere,” which means “to drink.” Beer comprises of remarkable history throughout the world, starting from the Haifa(Israel) 13000 years ago. Beer is prepared by the brewing of malted barley, maize, cereal grains, and wheat as well. Color, bitterness, and strength are three factors determining the quality of the beer. Variation in kinds of beers is varied with the alcohol content, flavor, and composition (brewing ingredients) as well. Non-alcoholic beers are also available with less than 0.5% alcohol.

Beers are served with temperature levels, established by Michael Jackson as well chilled, chilled, lightly chilled, cellar temperature and room temperature.

Types of Beer

Pale Ale: It uses the method of top fermentation of yeast, is pale malt.
Real Ale: It includes the secondary fermentation process using traditional ingredients.
Mild Ale: It is darker colored and malty in taste.
Wheat Beer: The brewing ingredient is wheat also uses the top-fermentation process.
Lambic: The use of yeast for fermentation includes Brettanomyces lambicus instead of Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Beer Servings

Draught Beer: It is directly served from the container without pasteurization.
Dry Hoping: The beers are in wooden casks with hops present.
Primings: The solution of sugar is added for taste.
Kegs: It has the qualities of primings and dry kegs.

Health Effects

Overdrinking causes hypertension, cancer risks, vomiting, diarrhea, low blood sugar, hypothermia.
Long term use can cause mental problems, addiction, pancreas inflammation, liver failure, and heart problems as well.

What is Lager?

Lager is a type of beer drink which has been originated from the German origin word “lagern” which means storage or storeroom. Lager uses the bottom-fermenting yeasts at the colder temperatures for the fermentation during the brewing process. Lager requires the aging time of two weeks to months, which is more than the beers; therefore, they are fermented at colder temperatures. Lagers also use the maize, barley, wheat, cereal grains as an ingredient during the brewing.

Lagers involve the use of Saccharomyces pastorianus yeasts for the fermentation process. Lagers are well-carbonated drinks. Lagers are also determined of their quality by the factors which include, color, flavor, composition, and alcohol content as well. Depending on the styles they are served and ingredients, they have colors like a pale lager, Vienna lager, dark lager, craft lager.

Types of Lager

Pale Lager: It is light to golden with mild taste being the most common lager in the wmnckcndjhduhjhdyifjotfgkjbgkg.gvkblnorld.
Vienna Lager: Traditional Vienna lager is reddish-brown to copper with sweet malt taste, whereas Mexican Vienna lager is darker with roasted taste.
Dark Lager: It is a dark reddish-brown lager with the chocolate flavor.

Health Effects

Lager increases the risks of gout disease in humans. It may cause drug addiction, damage to the nervous system, and intoxication.

Nutritional Content

Lagers are comprising of about 233 calories of energy per servings with 17.6g carbohydrates, 1.6g of protein, and 21.1g of alcohol.

Conclusion
Beer is the major group of drink with moderate to high-calorie content as warm top-fermenting yeast, whereas lager is the type of beers with high-calorie content as cold bottom-fermenting yeasts.