A relatively new-age brew, pale lager beer is a take on the pilsner style. It has a pale to golden color and is a light to medium-bodied beverage. With a clean, crisp malt flavor, this beer has a dry and lean style. Water, pilsner malt and hops are the main ingredients of this drink, with some brewers adding rice or corn to give it a lighter flavor. There are several variations of this beer, including pilsner, Dortmunder, American lager and helles.

As you sip this refreshing drink, you'll come across a mildly bitter flavor with herbal hop notes and a subtle grainy or slightly sweet malt profile. Pale lagers are highly carbonated with little or no after-taste.

A craft pale lager is a light-bodied beer with just enough bitterness to cut through creamy pasta dishes, such as pesto or chicken pasta. The bready malt sweetness of this beverage also pairs well with Italian flatbread or bruschetta. Subtly-flavored foods such as seafood, salads or quesadillas complement the delicate hoppy flavor notes of the beer. The malt aromas blend well with salty cheese varieties, such as aged Parmesan.

This beer tastes best when served chilled at around 46 degrees Fahrenheit. It looks inviting in a tall and slender pilsner glass that retains the foamy head. A pilsner glass also highlights the beautiful pale gold color of this beer, showcasing its clarity and carbonation.

Among the world's most popular alcoholic beverages, beer features various styles and varied flavors. Pale lager is a fantastic style that's a must-try. Bring home this light-bodied beer by shopping Drizly, or see if we've made it to your city. Click these links to search for Drizly in your city, and look for liquor stores on Drizly near you.