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Jever Light

Friesisches Brauhaus zu Jever
Germany·Light Lager
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Jever Light is the brewery's reduced-alcohol lager at 2.7 percent, a permanent part of the range since 1997. It is brewed from barley malt and hops with a dedicated brewing technique meant to keep the body close to that of the full-strength pilsener. It is pale yellow and clear. The hops read grassy and herbal over a light, grainy malt base; the bitterness is recognisably that of the house but milder and rounder, the middle is thinner, and the finish is short and dry.

ABV
2.7%
Bitterness
Mild
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
grassyherbalclean
grassy
herbal
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with grassy and herbal hop character, characteristic of the house noble hop signature but restrained in intensity.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jever Light

◎ Appearance

Pale yellow with excellent clarity and bright visual character. The head formation is modest but persistent, with fine carbonation evident throughout. The beer presents a clean, inviting visual profile typical of the Light Lager category.

pale yellowcrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with grassy and herbal hop character, characteristic of the house noble hop signature but restrained in intensity. Light grainy malt notes provide a subtle foundation without sweetness. The overall aromatic profile is clean and straightforward, with no yeast-derived esters or adjunct notes.

grassy hopsherbal noteslight grainnoble hop character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with light grain and a smooth entry that respects the reduced alcohol level without sacrificing body. Grassy and herbal bitterness builds through the mid-palate in a rounded, approachable manner—distinctly Jever's signature bitterness but mellower than the full-strength expression. The finish is crisp and dry with a short, clean aftertaste.

dry finishsmooth bitternesslight bodygrainy basecrisp character

◑ Finish

The finish dries cleanly without harshness, the bitterness fading to a brief herbal memory. The overall sensation is refreshing and thirst-quenching, with no lingering sweetness or palate fatigue.

short dry finishclean aftertasterefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
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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About Light Lager

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