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Stades Leicht

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Stades Leicht is a light beer of 2.8 % that DAB markets as a premium pilsner with 40 % fewer calories, lively yet with real pils character. It is brewed to the German Purity Law from water, barley malt, hops and hop extract and sold in returnable half-litre bottles. Tasters describe a clear, golden beer with a small white head, citrusy and grassy aromas and a grassy, malty palate; the bitterness stays gentle, ending in a dry, mildly bitter finish, and several find the body thin and watery.

ABV
2.8%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
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
grassycitrusymalty
grassy
citrusy
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh, grassy notes complemented by subtle citrus undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stades Leicht

◎ Appearance

Stades Leicht presents a clear, bright golden hue with excellent transparency. A modest white head forms upon pour but dissipates quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. The beer displays lively carbonation, manifesting in a steady stream of fine bubbles throughout.

clear goldendelicate headbright and transparent

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh, grassy notes complemented by subtle citrus undertones. A clean malt foundation is present but restrained, allowing the Edelhopfen character to lead. The overall aromatic profile is crisp and herbaceous, with no prominent yeast or adjunct character.

grassy, citrusyclean malt baseEdelhopfen-forward

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a light, grainy malt sweetness followed by subtle grassy and herbal hop flavors. Bitterness remains gentle and well-integrated, never aggressive despite the beer's classification as a pilsner. The body is notably thin and watery, typical of the style's reduced-calorie formulation.

light grainsoft bitternesswatery body

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and mildly bitter, with a clean, crisp aftertaste that lingers briefly. No residual sweetness or cloying notes remain, leaving the palate refreshed.

dry, mildly bitterclean departure
72
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
70
Appearance
75
Finish
72
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Stades Leicht

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Stein
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Stades Leicht

About Light Lager

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