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Utica Club Light

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Utica Club Light is the lighter version of Utica Club and returned to the market in 2025 for the first time since 2010. It is a pale American lager at 3.4 % alcohol with a very light body. Aroma and flavour stay subtle: light grainy malt, a soft sweetness with a faint fruity edge reminiscent of apple and barely perceptible hops, followed by a crisp, short and clean finish.

ABV
3.4%
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
cleanmaltyfruity
clean
malty
fruity
bready
Aroma
The nose is restrained and delicate, leading with soft, grainy malt notes that form the foundation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Utica Club Light

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright, sparkling carbonation. The head forms as a thin, delicate foam that settles quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, typical of a well-crafted light lager.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonationthin head

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and delicate, leading with soft, grainy malt notes that form the foundation. A subtle sweetness emerges beneath, accompanied by a faint fruity suggestion reminiscent of green apple. Hop character is barely perceptible, remaining in the background rather than asserting itself.

light grainsoft sweetnessfaint apple noteminimal hop presence

◐ Taste

The palate is smooth and light-bodied, with gentle malt sweetness that carries through the mid-palate without heaviness. A subtle fruity edge mirrors the aromatic profile, while bitterness remains nearly absent, allowing the clean malt character to dominate. The overall impression is of restraint and balance rather than complexity.

light bodymalt-forwardclean sweetnessvery low bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and short, with no lingering sweetness or hop bite. A dry, refreshing quality closes the experience cleanly, inviting another sip rather than demanding contemplation.

crisp finishshort and cleandry aftertaste
72
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
72
Appearance
75
Finish
70
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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