BJCP Style 5A - German Leichtbier

Tags

session-strength pale-color bottom-fermented lagered central-europe traditional-style pale-lager-family bitter hoppy 

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.

Appearance

Straw to pale gold in color. Brilliant clarity. Moderate white head with average to below average persistence.

Flavor

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.

Mouthfeel

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

Overall

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