Lager is beer isn't it? I believe the name derives from the process 'lagering' which involves fermentation at a cooler temperature, for a longer period. I made it my mission, while in Belgium for 3 months, to try as many Belgian beers as possible - And note that they are called beers there. They were almost all good and varied from the almost black heavy brews, through the red 'Roden' beers to the palest of what are generaly described as lagers. The tastes were even more varied. The most avoided, apart from by a few, was Stella Artois!

DeG