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Blu Light

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A golden lager in the light category from Diamond Bear in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Russ and Sue Melton and seven other owners started the brewery in Little Rock in the fall of 2000 to give the people of Arkansas and the region a local brewery of their own, and its name joins the old Arkansas nicknames Diamond State and Bear State.

ABV
3.7%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanbready
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose is restrained and clean, with subtle Edelhopfen character providing mild floral and herbal notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blu Light

◎ Appearance

Blu Light presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A modest white head forms with moderate retention and fine carbonation visible throughout. The beer displays a clean, well-defined visual profile typical of the light lager category.

pale goldenbright clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and clean, with subtle Edelhopfen character providing mild floral and herbal notes. Light cereal and grain aromatics from the Malz base emerge gently, while the overall profile remains delicate and free of off-flavors. No yeast-driven character is apparent, allowing the simplicity of the beer to come forward.

subtle Edelhopfencereal grainclean profile

◐ Taste

Entry is light and crisp with minimal malt sweetness. The palate remains dry throughout, with bready Malz notes providing a whisper of grain character without weight or complexity. Bitterness is restrained at 8 IBU, allowing a clean finish to dominate and a refreshing quality to define the overall experience.

light and drybready Malzlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, with no lingering sweetness or harsh edges. A crisp, refreshing aftertaste leaves the palate ready for the next sip.

short and cleanrefreshing aftertaste
75
hopIQ score
Aroma
72
Taste
74
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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