Lager is from german, means "storage, warehouse, lair".

Storable, bottom fermented beer types were increaingly developed by bohemian and bavarian master brewers in the 19th century. Cool fermentation and storage is required, so the invention of refrigerating machines faciliated the production. Before, natural ice was stored in deep cellars or cold natural caves were used that occur in the region. Pilsner is a distinctive style within Lagers that was first brewed in Pilsen (Czech Republic). It is always light colored. Other Lager types also can be dark colored, that depends on the roasting temperature of the malt.