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Kulmbacher Leicht

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Kulmbacher Leicht is a slim bottom-fermented table beer with 2.9 percent alcohol, brewed to 7.5 degrees Plato. It pours clear golden yellow with a bright, creamy head. The aroma combines light cereal and hop notes. On the palate it is crisp and mild, with a soft touch of malt sweetness, gentle spice and a faint mashy, grainy note, while a rounded hop aroma keeps it close to a pilsner in character. The body is thin and the finish short and dry, with only a light herbal bitterness.

ABV
2.9%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
herbalhoppymalty
herbal
hoppy
malty
clean
spicy
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with gentle cereal and light grain notes, followed by a subtle noble hop character that keeps the profile lean and clean.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kulmbacher Leicht

◎ Appearance

Kulmbacher Leicht presents a clear, bright golden-yellow hue characteristic of a pale lager. The pour yields a generous, creamy white head that settles into a fine lacing against the glass. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, supporting the delicate foam structure typical of a bottom-fermented table beer.

bright goldenclearcreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with gentle cereal and light grain notes, followed by a subtle noble hop character that keeps the profile lean and clean. There is no yeast-driven complexity or estery warmth—instead, a muted, herbaceous hop presence dominates, suggesting careful use of classic Edelhopfen varieties. The overall aromatic presentation is restrained and fresh, inviting without demanding attention.

light cerealnoble hopsherbaceousclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and mild, with soft malt sweetness providing a delicate foundation. The mid-palate develops gentle spice and a faint mashy, grainy note that reinforces the beer's straightforward character. A rounded hop bitterness—herbal rather than sharp—closes the flavor profile without overwhelming the thin body, maintaining a pilsner-like balance throughout.

crispsoft malt sweetnessgentle spiceherbal bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short and dry, with only a light herbal bitterness lingering on the palate. No sweetness persists; instead, a clean, refreshing dryness invites the next sip.

shortdryclean
74
hopIQ score
Aroma
72
Taste
74
Appearance
80
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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