Sometimes a cold beer is simply too cold — especially in the dead of winter, and even more so in Central Europe. Lovers of warm lager used to rely on special devices designed to bring beer to the optimal temperature. Today, however, people drink beer much colder than they did a century or so ago. According to 20th-century sources, the recommended temperatures for pale beers are about 48 to 52 degrees Fahrenheit, and for dark beer, 52 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit. That would mean serving pilsner-style beers at least 10 degrees warmer than the North American preference of almost-ice-cold 38 degrees Fahrenheit.

Source: VinePair