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Short's Local's Light

Short's Brewing Company
United States·American Lager
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Short's Bellaire-brewed session lager, refined continuously since 2004. Where most domestic pale lagers lean on rice, Local's is all pilsen malt, hopped with Perle. Bright yellow, effervescent barley-and-yeast aromatics; soft, subtle malt flavour; a crisp, clean finish. A rare craft light lager built without adjunct shortcuts.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
breadycleannoble hop
bready
clean
noble hop
malty
yeasty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is subtle and restrained, featuring clean malt character with light grainy and bread-like notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Short's Local's Light

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with exceptional clarity and brightness characteristic of the style. A white head forms with modest retention, dissipating to a thin lace. Effervescent carbonation is evident throughout, with fine bubbles creating an inviting visual presentation.

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◌ Aroma

The nose is subtle and restrained, featuring clean malt character with light grainy and bread-like notes. Minimal hop presence allows the crisp, neutral profile to shine, with no adjunct aromas dominating the bouquet.

clean maltgrainysubtle breadneutral

◐ Taste

Entry is light and smooth with understated grain and bread flavors that establish a clean palate foundation. The mid-palate remains crisp and dry with minimal bitterness (10 IBU), allowing the lager's refreshing character to dominate. The finish is equally clean with no lingering sweetness or hop bite.

light graincrispdrysmooth

◑ Finish

A clean, dry finish with excellent brevity typical of well-executed light lagers. No harsh aftertaste or cloying residue remains, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

cleandrycrisp
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
82
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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