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Schmucker Leicht

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Brilliant light gold with a fine-pored head, a fine hop aroma and a pleasant bitterness on a lean, fresh, lively palate. At just 2.8% ABV and 29 kcal per 100 ml, a light beer brewed from water, barley malt and hops in the Mossautal in the Odenwald, where the brewery has stood since 1780. The nose is clean and hoppy.

ABV
2.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry 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
hoppycleanmalty
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is clean and distinctly hoppy, with noble hop character taking the lead.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schmucker Leicht

◎ Appearance

Brilliant light gold with excellent clarity and a fine-pored white head that holds steadily. The carbonation is evident and lively, creating a crisp visual presentation. The color reflects the delicate malt bill characteristic of the Leichtbier style.

brilliant light goldfine-pored headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is clean and distinctly hoppy, with noble hop character taking the lead. A subtle malt foundation emerges beneath, offering gentle grain notes without heaviness. The overall aromatic profile is fresh and inviting, free from any yeast-derived or oxidative character.

noble hop aromaclean nosesubtle grain notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens lean and crisp, with a pleasant hop bitterness that sits comfortably at 22 IBU. The malt presence is restrained, allowing the Edelhopfen character to define the mid-palate with a refined, dry expression. The finish remains light and refreshing throughout, with no sweetness or cloying aftertaste.

hop-drivenlean palatedry bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, clean and mineral-forward. The bitterness recedes gracefully, leaving only a pleasant dryness and a sense of refreshment.

clean finishdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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