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Brinkhoff's No.1 Leicht

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Brinkhoff's low-alcohol lager — brewed in Dortmund with the same crisp character as No.1 but at just 2.9% ABV. Light grain sweetness, clean bitterness and a refreshing finish. The Leicht is the guilt-free companion to Dortmund's export lager tradition.

ABV
2.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold2
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmalty
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is subtle and restrained, offering gentle pale malt notes with a whisper of cereal grain sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brinkhoff's No.1 Leicht

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency characteristic of a well-crafted light lager. Fine carbonation produces a delicate white head that dissipates quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. The visual presentation is clean and inviting, befitting its light, approachable nature.

pale goldencrystal cleardelicate headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is subtle and restrained, offering gentle pale malt notes with a whisper of cereal grain sweetness. Clean lager yeast character dominates without any off-flavors or oxidation, while noble hop varieties contribute minimal, crisp herbal undertones. This is a beer designed for drinkability rather than aromatic complexity.

pale maltcereal graincrisp hopsclean lager

◐ Taste

The palate opens with light grain sweetness and a smooth, feather-light body that belies its modest 2.9% ABV. Mid-palate develops crisp, clean malt character balanced by restrained, low bitterness that never becomes harsh or astringent. The beer maintains excellent balance throughout, with a dry, mineral-like quality that enhances drinkability.

light malt sweetnesscrisp cleansmoothlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is remarkably clean and dry, with minimal residual sweetness lingering on the palate. A refreshing, slightly mineral aftertaste invites another sip without any cloying or fatiguing sensations.

dryclean finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
81
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

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

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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What is a Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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