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Pub Light

United States·American Light Lager
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Pub Light from 10 Barrel in Bend, Oregon is an American light lager with an all-new recipe, 100% malt and without sugar, corn or rice fillers. At 99 calories per 12 ounces it sneaks in just under the 100-calorie mark, and with 4% ABV and 8 IBU it keeps the party alive without sending anybody home early. Brewed year-round.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Mild8 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyclean
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose is subtle and restrained, as befits the style.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pub Light

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. The head forms quickly but recedes to a thin collar, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. The beer presents a clean, refreshing visual character typical of the light lager category.

pale strawcrystal clearbright carbonationthin head

◌ Aroma

The nose is subtle and restrained, as befits the style. Soft cereal notes from the malt provide the foundation, with only faint herbal notes in the background. The overall impression is clean and neutral, with no adjunct aromas—just straightforward grain character.

soft graincerealfaint herbalclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, smooth malt sweetness that sits comfortably on the tongue without heaviness. A whisper of crisp, grassy bitterness emerges mid-palate, balanced by the malt's gentle grain character. The finish is dry and clean, with minimal aftertaste.

light malt sweetnesscrisp finishgrain forwardbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is quick and refreshing, fading to dryness without lingering. No harsh edges or astringency mark the departure, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dryrefreshing departure
75
hopIQ score
Aroma
72
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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What is a American Light Lager?

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