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Miller Lite

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Miller Lite launched in 1975 and remains the centre of the brewery's range. A mix of pale and crystal barley malts gives it a deep golden colour, while Galena hops supply the bitterness. The nose shows moderate malt and hops with a light note of honey and cracker. On the palate a soft grainy sweetness meets a gently floral hop edge before a dry, clean finish. The body is light to medium and the carbonation lively. Corn syrup is used only as a fermentable and does not remain in the finished beer.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 1996
World Beer Cup
American-Style Light Lager
Gold · 1998
World Beer Cup
American-Style Light Lager
Gold · 2002
World Beer Cup
American-Style Light Lager
Gold · 2006
World Beer Cup
American-Style Light Lager
Silver · 2012
Great American Beer Festival
American-Style Lager, Light Lager or Premium Lager
Gold · 2014
Great American Beer Festival
★Gold — World Beer Cup (American-Style Light Lager)
★Gold — World Beer Cup (American-Style Light Lager)
★Gold — World Beer Cup (American-Style Light Lager)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltyfloral
clean
malty
floral
honey
bready
Aroma
The nose presents a balance of moderate pale malt character with subtle floral hop notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Miller Lite

◎ Appearance

Deep golden colour with excellent clarity and a bright white head that settles to a fine ring of lacing. The lively carbonation is evident in a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the glass, maintaining good foam retention.

deep goldenbright white headhighly carbonatedclear

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a balance of moderate pale malt character with subtle floral hop notes. Honey and cracker aromas add a touch of sweetness and grain complexity, creating an inviting yet restrained bouquet typical of the style.

malt-forwardlight honeycracker notesfloral hops

◐ Taste

Soft grainy sweetness enters on the palate, followed by a gently floral hop edge that provides subtle bitterness without aggression. The light to medium body carries these flavours cleanly before transitioning into a crisp, dry finish.

soft grain sweetnessgentle floral bitternessclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with the bitterness fading quickly into a crisp, refreshing aftertaste. No lingering sweetness remains, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

drycrisprefreshing
74
hopIQ score
Aroma
72
Taste
74
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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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