Heineken Light
Heineken Light is the brand's light lager for the American market, brewed to 3.3 percent with the house A-yeast and Cascade hops, which entered the recipe in a 2013 reformulation. It is pale straw in colour with a thin, airy body. Cascade adds a light citrus and floral aroma, the yeast a faint fruity ester, and a trace of bready malt sits underneath. The bitterness is soft and balanced, with a slightly hoppy edge, and the finish is dry, clean and short.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Heineken Light
Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.
About Light Lager
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Light Lager?
Light Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.
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