Casklager

Casklager is a term that does not have a single, universally accepted definition. In beer writing and marketing, it may refer to either a hypothetical concept describing a hybrid approach to lager beer or to a brand name used by a brewery or retailer. The lack of a standard definition means usage varies by region and producer.

As a descriptive concept, casklager could denote lager beer that is conditioned in a cask or cask-like vessel rather than in conventional stainless steel tanks. In such use, a lager would be fermented and conditioned at cold temperatures as usual, but then transferred to a cask for aging and serving, often relying on natural carbonation and gravity dispensing. This would blend lager characteristics with the soft mouthfeel and perceived liveliness associated with cask conditioning. It would also raise practical questions about clarification, shelf stability, and carbonation compared with conventional lager production.

Brand usage is not tied to a single company; any real-world usage would depend on local trademark registrations and business practices.

Related topics include cask ale, lager, real ale, and packaging methods.