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Abita Light

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Crisp and refreshing: an all-malt lager brewed with pilsner and Carapils malts and Vanguard hops and fermented with a German yeast. It ages for a minimum of 21 days before it is filtered. It is brewed for adventure and for a light style, and it has 95 calories and 2.6 carbs.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Mild6 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose presents restrained but clean malt character, with soft pilsner grain notes and a subtle hint of breadiness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Abita Light

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A modest white head forms on the pour with steady carbonation visible throughout the glass. The head dissipates gradually, leaving a thin collar of lacing that clings to the glass walls.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose presents restrained but clean malt character, with soft pilsner grain notes and a subtle hint of breadiness. Vanguard hops contribute a delicate, nearly imperceptible herbal background. The German yeast fermentation yields a neutral, fruity-free profile that allows the malt base to shine without distraction.

grain forwardfaint herbal notesclean fermentationbread malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, malty sweetness that transitions smoothly to a crisp, dry core. Minimal bitterness (6 IBU) keeps the beer refreshing without asserting hop character. The all-malt grist delivers a clean, bready backbone that finishes lean and uncluttered on the tongue.

light malt sweetnessdry finishminimal bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, with residual dryness that lingers pleasantly without any astringency. No significant aftertaste develops; the beer leaves the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry aftertastequick finish
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
75
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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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