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Tennent's Light

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A slight fruity aroma and a hint of sweetness come first, then malt, with a clear bitterness keeping the sweetness in check. This is a 3.4% ABV light lager, brewed at Wellpark from Scottish-grown cereals and Loch Katrine water to a new recipe built on the brewery’s Gluten Free T. It took Silver in the gluten-free class at the 2026 International Brewing Awards. And 3.4% of every can sold goes to Scotland’s grassroots creative talent.

ABV
3.4%
Bitterness
Mild
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Silver · 2026
International Brewing Awards
International Speciality Beer Competition – Class 6 Gluten Reduced/Free
★Silver — International Brewing Awards (International Speciality Beer Competition – Class 6 Gluten Reduced/Free)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitymaltyclean
fruity
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
A delicate fruity note leads, suggesting ripe orchard fruit and stone fruit undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tennent's Light

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that forms quickly and holds firm with fine Schaumkleiden around the glass. Carbonation is crisp and lively, visible as a steady stream of small bubbles rising through the body. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, typical of a well-made light lager.

pale strawcrystal cleartight white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

A delicate fruity note leads, suggesting ripe orchard fruit and stone fruit undertones. Soft malt character emerges beneath, with a gentle sweetness and biscuity grain foundation. The hop presence is restrained and herbaceous, providing a dry counterpoint without assertiveness.

soft fruit estersbiscuit maltsubtle herbaceousclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and lightly sweet, with a malted grain core that carries hints of biscuit and subtle stone fruit. Mid-palate develops a gentle bitterness that restrains any lingering sweetness, maintaining balance throughout. The finish is dry and clean, with low residual sweetness and a light, refreshing quality that encourages another sip.

light malt sweetnessrestrained bitternessdry finishclean palate

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with a dry, crisp aftertaste that fades cleanly. The bitterness lingers subtly, leaving a refreshing impression without any harsh astringency.

dryrefreshingclean fade
74
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
74
Appearance
76
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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