5D. Lager

German Leichtbier

German Leichtbier beer style — watercolor illustration
초기 비중 1.026-1.034
최종 비중 1.006-1.010
IBU 15-28
SRM
2.75 Straw
알코올 도수 3.0%

설명

A pale, highly-attenuated, light-bodied German lager with lower alcohol and calories than standard-strength beers. Slightly malty with moderate hop character.

아로마

Low malt aroma, light and grainy. Low to moderate herbal or floral German hop aroma. Very clean lager fermentation. Subtle and delicate, with restrained character throughout.

외관

Very pale straw to pale gold, 2-5 SRM. Clear to brilliant. White head with moderate retention. Very light appearance.

풍미

Low, light malt flavor with a grainy character. Low to moderate German hop bitterness and herbal flavor. Very dry, clean finish. Light and refreshing with low caloric character.

마우스필

Light body with moderate to high carbonation. Very clean, crisp, and refreshing. Watery and thin.

역사

A modern German style developed in response to demand for lower-calorie beers in the late 20th century, following the American light beer trend. German breweries created a Reinheitsgebot-compliant light beer using high attenuation and lower starting gravities. Beck's Gold and Bitburger Light are commercial examples.

상업용 예시

Beck's Gold Bitburger Light Warsteiner Premium Light Veltins Light

자주 묻는 질문

What is German Leichtbier beer?
German Leichtbier (BJCP 5D) — a low-alcohol, light German lager with moderate hop character.
What is the ABV of German Leichtbier?
German Leichtbier has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 2.4-3.6%.
How bitter is German Leichtbier beer?
German Leichtbier measures 15-28 IBU (International Bitterness Units).
What are some examples of German Leichtbier beers?
Beck's Gold, Bitburger Light, Warsteiner Premium Light, Veltins Light

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