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Leinenkugel's Light

Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company
United States·Light Lager
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A touch of fruity esters lingers in the finish of this golden light lager, brewed from pale malt with a little caramel and red wheat malt. Classic Cluster hops round it out, and the whole beer stays crisp and clean. It is a light lager at 4.2% ABV and just 7 IBU.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Mild7 IBU
Malt-forward 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
cleanfruitycaramel
clean
fruity
caramel
wheat
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, grainy malt notes underpinned by subtle wheat character.
not found:hoppy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Leinenkugel's Light

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue dominates the glass, bright and translucent with excellent clarity. The head forms quickly and retains moderate lacing as it subsides. Fine carbonation is evident throughout, maintaining a steady stream of bubbles.

pale goldenclearmoderate headwell carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, grainy malt notes underpinned by subtle wheat character. A delicate fruitiness emerges in the background, mingling with faint Cluster hop spice. The overall impression is clean and understated, with no aggressive or assertive notes.

grainy maltwheat notessubtle fruitgentle hop spice

◐ Taste

The palate enters light and refreshing, with pale malt sweetness and a whisper of caramel complexity. Mid-palate remains crisp and dry, with wheat adding a soft texture. Bitterness is minimal at 7 IBU, allowing the malt character to speak without obstruction.

light bodiedmalt sweetnesswheat texturelow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and quick, with fruity esters lingering briefly before fading. A dry, refreshing quality persists, leaving the palate ready for another sip.

fruity aftertastedry finish
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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