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Long Island Light

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A hint of oak shapes Long Island Light, a premium light lager with 4.0% ABV, 90 calories and 3 grams of carbs. Blue Point brews it year-round with wheat malt and conditions it with a touch of oak chips for a rounder taste. The motto from Patchogue: made by Long Islanders, for Long Islanders.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Mild
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
oakwheatclean
oak
wheat
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with subtle grain and a gentle wheat character, supported by a faint woody note from the oak conditioning.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Long Island Light

◎ Appearance

Long Island Light presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms quickly and maintains modest retention, with fine carbonation visible throughout the glass. Lacing adheres lightly to the walls, consistent with the style's restrained effervescence.

pale goldenbright, clearfine carbonationlight lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with subtle grain and a gentle wheat character, supported by a faint woody note from the oak conditioning. The aromatic profile remains clean and unobtrusive, with no aggressive hop presence. The overall impression is one of softness and restraint, inviting a casual approach.

wheat grainsubtle oakclean maltdelicate

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a light, smooth grain base and wheat malt sweetness that carries through the mid-palate without heaviness. A whisper of oak adds roundness and complexity beyond the typical light lager benchmark. Bitterness remains minimal at 8 IBU, yielding to a dry, crisp finish that clears the mouth efficiently.

smooth grainwheat malt sweetnessoak roundnessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and brief, with no lingering residue or harsh edges. A refreshing quality persists, making the beer approachable for extended sessions.

clean, shortrefreshing
72
hopIQ score
Aroma
72
Taste
73
Appearance
76
Finish
71
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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