Lager-and-Light

What exactly is a lager-and-light or light-and-lager as it is also called?

I'll tell you what was in my mind when I first read it but don't laugh! First, everyone was down at the pub. Second, I know what lager is. So I assumed it was a pint of lager and a cigar or cigarette lol I was on the right track but not exactly close to what a lager-and-light is.

As it turns out, it is a bottle of light ale and a half pint of lager in a standard pint glass. Interesting. Easy as this seems to be to order, it apparently isn't so easy to receive! There are several variations of what one might receive though generally in the same vicinity of one another. For instance:

- a bottle of light ale and a half of a half pint because they used a half pint glass

- a bottle of light ale and a nearly full pint of lager

- a full pint of lager

and several other varieties.

I found a list of possibile variations here at A Light and Lager. Too bad this is the only post. I was getting ready to settle in and read about his light and lager adventures.

Since I couldn't read about his light and lager adventures, I decided to see what is the difference between and ale and a lager. The Beer Store has a great little break down of ales, lagers, and more! Please click the link and read the article for much more information.

Ales are a top-fermentation brew, brewed at cellar temperatures. They are darker than lagers and more full-bodied with a variety of individual character to each. Ales can come in many varieties including Abbey Ales, Bitters, Milds, Nut Browns, and Pale Ales to name a few.

Lagers are bottom-fermented stored at near freezing temperatures for months. Longer storing times gives them a smoother finish. They can range from sweet to bitter and pale to dark.

If you have experience with lager-and-lights, leave a comment telling of your experience!

Ales

Lagers

Photo from Duck & Drake