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Tegernseer Leicht

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🌍 Germany · Light Lager · One of 24 Light Lagers in hopIQ

Bavaria's answer to the light-lager problem: 2.8% ABV, thin body, high drinkability. Restrained hop character, minimal malt sweetness, brewed for the day you want a Bavarian beer but not the calories. Not a diet beer — a serious brewery's serious low-alcohol answer.

ABV
2.8%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Light-bodied and crisp.

Built for the second pour — a clean shape that stays inviting through the round.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Light Lager.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tegernseer Leicht

Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with steady restraint. The carbonation is moderate and even, creating a gentle cascade that settles into a stable collar. The visual presentation conveys both delicacy and structural integrity.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose is restrained and clean, offering subtle floral and herbal notes from noble hops with minimal intensity. A whisper of soft grain appears beneath, with no discernible sweetness or fermentation character. The overall impression is one of simplicity and balance rather than aromatic complexity.

subtle floral notesnoble hop charactersoft grainclean fermentation

Taste

On entry, the palate strikes a lean, crisp impression with minimal malt sweetness and an almost austere grain quality. The middle develops a delicate, dry profile with restrained hop bitterness that never dominates, while the thin body allows the beer to wash cleanly across the tongue. Finish arrives promptly with no lingering sweetness.

crisp entrylean bodyrestrained bitternessdry grain character

Finish

Short to medium finish with a dry, slightly grainy aftertaste that fades without clinging. The beer leaves the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

dry aftertastequick fade
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
73
Taste
75
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Tegernseer Leicht

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Tegernseer Leicht

About Light Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Light Lager?

Light Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Light Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same refreshing, light, clean character as Tegernseer Leicht will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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