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JW Lees Light

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A light lager launched in September 2023 and brewed with 100% British-grown ingredients: malt plus Admiral and Jester hops, without rice or other adjuncts. Straw-coloured, with a light citrus aroma in which mandarin stands out. The palate is clean, with subtle hop bitterness and hints of tropical fruit and mandarin. The low strength is the point of the beer, which the brewery positions as its session lager.

ABV
3.4%
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
citrusycleantropical
citrusy
clean
tropical
orange
hoppy
bready
Aroma
The nose is delicate and fresh, led by pronounced mandarin and light citrus notes that give the beer approachable character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for JW Lees Light

◎ Appearance

Straw-coloured with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting hue. The head forms modestly but holds with good retention and fine lacing. Carbonation is gentle and well-integrated, appropriate for a session lager.

straw-colouredbright clarityfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is delicate and fresh, led by pronounced mandarin and light citrus notes that give the beer approachable character. British-grown Admiral and Jester hops contribute subtle noble hop spice without aggressive aromatics. Underlying malt presence is restrained, allowing the hop and citrus character to define the profile.

mandarincitrus-forwardnoble hop spicelight malt

◐ Taste

The palate enters clean and crisp, with hints of tropical fruit and orange developing in the mid-palate. Subtle hop bitterness (8 IBU) provides gentle structure without dominance, and the all-British malt backbone delivers a whisper of bready character. The finish is dry and refreshing, with no residual sweetness to impede drinkability.

tropical fruitmandarin notesgentle hop bitternesscrisp malt

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with a clean, dry departure. Lingering citrus and a light hoppy afterthought fade smoothly, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dry finishcitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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