"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, Brewmaster/Owner, Chuckanut Brewery

“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

“Jack and Joe give brewers and beer drinkers the answers to some very meaningful questions: why lager is important, why you should be paying attention to lager, why it is a major part of the future of craft beer, and why brewing process is king. In their pursuit of what makes great lager, the authors take you on a richly detailed journey through the heritage, history, and current state of this beautiful brewing tradition. The world of lager is full of wonderful flavors and delightful drinkability. Kudos to Jack and Joe for providing these technical and cultural insights alongside practical brewing advice and recipes so that you too can be part of this great journey!”

– Josh Pfriem, Brewmaster and Co-founder pFriem Family Brewers

“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

“Modern Lager Brewing is an outstanding compendium of everything lager. Covering the history, raw materials, and brewing and fermentation techniques, Jack Hendler and Joe Connolly have created the ultimate reference on this subject.”

– Florian Kuplent, Brewmaster/Co-founder, Urban Chestnut Brewing Co.

“More than just a sneak-peek, Modern Lager Brewing provides a comprehensive deep-dive into the technical approach of lager brewers in both Europe and America. By incorporating traditional and new methods, Jack and Joe hash out the fundamentals and illuminate often misunderstood lager practices.”

– Kevin Davey, Gold Dot Beer/Heater Allen Brewing

“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