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Lager5A

German Leichtbier

Pale Bitter European Beer

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.
BJCP 2021

Parâmetros técnicos

OG
1.026 a 1.034
FG
1.006 a 1.012
ABV
2.4 a 3.6%
IBU
15 a 28
SRM
2.0 a 5.0

Aroma

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.

Aparência

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

Sabor

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.

Corpo

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

Contexto

Marketed primarily as a diet-oriented beer with lower carbohydrates, alcohol, and calories. Pronounced "LYESHT-beer." May also be known as a Diat Pils or Helles, this style is in the schankbier gravity class. Other variations of Leicht class beers can be made from Weissbier, Kölsch, and Altbier; those beers are best entered as 34B Mixed-Style Beer.

Exemplos comerciais

Autenrieder Schlossbräu LeichtGreif Bräu LeichtHohenthanner Tannen Hell LeichtMüllerbrau Heimer LeichtSchönramer Surtaler SchankbierWaldhaus Sommer Bier
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Harmonizações

Salada de pepino
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