"This book should be a welcome addition to any brewer who aspires to make great lager beer. Presenting a thorough historical and evolutionary picture of lager leading up to its present-day global dominance, the many examples and interviews within show there are quite different approaches and views regarding best lager practices. However, despite such diversity, this book illustrates that what unifies all lager brewers is their quest for drinkability."

—WILL KEMPER Chuckanut Brewery

“An exceptional guide, this book delves deep into the world of lager, offering invaluable real-world applications, insights, and recipes. A truly helpful resource, this book is a must-read for brewers seeking to enhance their lager brewing skills and expand their historical knowledge.”

—SHELLEY SMITH, Master Cicerone®, Sr. Manager, R&D Brewing and Operations, Boston Beer Company

“A book whose time has come! Jack Hendler and Joe Connolly illuminate the oft-Byzantine rituals of German and Czech brewing with refreshing clarity, from decoction mashing to sulfur dioxide. Modern Lager Beer is essential reading for all brewers who thirst for a deeper understanding of lager.”

—DAVE CARPENTER
Author of Lager: The Definitive Guide to Tasting and  Brewing the World's Most Popular Beer Styles and former Zymurgy® editor-in-chief

"The authors combine brewing science, methodology, and history to give a complete and complex education of lager brewing. The book’s deep dive into the history of lager brewing while also exploring the diversity of modern lager has given me inspiration to explore new lager styles and brewing techniques."
—RYAN WIBBY, Brewmaster, Wibby Brewing