was stored in underground caves which were natural cellars - or kellers. “Kellerbier” means "cellar beer” and kellerbiers today are a throwback to old lagers. Naturally carbonated and unfiltered, kellerbiers are said to be more flavorful and with a softer mouthfeel. And modern brewers are taking the old idea and applying it to modern lagers, resulting in beer lovers rediscovering a love of lager.

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Guests: Theresa Schmidt and Jack Van Paepeghem
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Tags: Kellerbier, Beer, Lager, Tradition, Recipes
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Kellerbier traces its history to when beer in Bavaria was stored in underground caves which were natural cellars - or kellers. “Kellerbier” means "cellar beer” and kellerbiers today are a throwback to old lagers. Naturally carbonated and unfiltered, kellerbiers are said to be more flavorful and with a softer mouthfeel. And modern brewers are taking the old idea and applying it to modern lagers, resulting in beer lovers rediscovering a love of lager.

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