5.A - German Leichtbier (BJCP 2021)


Description

A pale, highly-attenuated, light-bodied German lager with lower alcohol and calories than standard-strength beers. Moderately bitter with noticeable malt and hop flavors, the beer is still interesting to drink.


Profile

Low to medium hop aroma, with a spicy, herbal, or floral character. Low to medium-low grainy-sweet or slightly crackery malt aroma. Clean fermentation profile.

Pale straw to deep yellow in color. Brilliant clarity. Moderate white head with average to below average persistence.

Low to medium grainy-sweet malt flavor initially. Medium hop bitterness. Low to medium hop flavor, with a spicy, herbal, or floral quality. Clean fermentation character, well-lagered. Dry finish with a light malty and hoppy aftertaste.

Light to very light body. Medium to high carbonation. Smooth, well-attenuated.


Ingredients

Continental Pils malt. German lager yeast. Traditional German hops.


Examples

Autenrieder Schlossbräu Leicht, Greif Bräu Leicht, Hohenthanner Tannen Hell Leicht, Müllerbrau Heimer Leicht, Schönramer Surtaler Schankbier, Waldhaus Sommer Bier


Ranges

Data Min. Max.
Original gravity 1.026 1.034
Final gravity 1.006 1.010
Bitterness 15.0 IBU 28.0 IBU
Color 3.0 EBC 7.9 EBC
Alcohol 2.40 ° 3.60 °


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