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Licher Leicht

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Licher Leicht is a reduced-alcohol lager brewed in the pilsner manner from 7.1 °P original gravity, reaching 2.8 % ABV with 24 bitterness units. It pours a brilliant pale yellow with a lasting, fine-bubbled white head. The aroma is distinctly fruity, with ripe, crisp apple, a touch of mint and a trace of roast recalling cornflakes and nuts. The flavour combines marked fruity freshness with delicate hop character and a hint of malt sweetness that rounds out the body and lingers pleasantly.

ABV
2.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter24 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitynuttyroasted
fruity
nutty
roasted
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with distinctly fruity character, leading with ripe, crisp apple notes that dominate the profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Licher Leicht

◎ Appearance

Licher Leicht presents a brilliant pale yellow color that catches the light with clarity and brightness. The head is white, fine-bubbled, and demonstrates lasting retention, clinging to the glass with fine lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, contributing to the visual freshness of the pour.

pale yellowbrilliant clarityfine white headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with distinctly fruity character, leading with ripe, crisp apple notes that dominate the profile. A subtle touch of mint adds freshness, while underlying roasted notes—reminiscent of cornflakes and nuts—provide gentle complexity and grounding. The overall aromatic impression is clean and inviting, with no harsh edges.

ripe applecrisp and freshroasted grainsubtle mint

◐ Taste

The palate delivers marked fruity freshness on entry, with the crisp apple character from the nose carrying through cleanly. Delicate hop bitterness and herbal notes emerge in the mid-palate, balanced by a hint of malt sweetness that rounds out the body without heaviness. The finish is dry and clean, with pleasant lingering fruity and nutty undertones.

fruity freshnessbalanced bitternesslight bodysmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, drying cleanly without astringency. Pleasant fruity and roasted notes linger gently, leaving a refreshing aftertaste that invites the next sip.

dry and cleanlingering fruit
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
80
Finish
72
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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