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Light Lager

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An amber light lager built on a roasted malt flavor with a touch of sweetness, finishing smooth. It takes its cue from Yuengling's flagship Traditional Lager, aimed at drinkers who do not want to give up taste in a low-calorie, low-carb beer: 99 calories and 3.2 grams of carbs, with 4.0 % ABV and 15 IBU.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Roasted 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
roastedmaltyclean
roasted
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with soft roasted grain and subtle malt sweetness, free from harsh char or smoke.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Light Lager

◎ Appearance

A pale golden body with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. The white foam head forms readily and maintains a thin, persistent collar around the glass. The color reflects the beer's lean grain bill and light roasting profile.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft roasted grain and subtle malt sweetness, free from harsh char or smoke. Noble hops contribute a delicate, grassy undertone. Overall the bouquet remains restrained and clean, inviting rather than assertive.

roasted grainmalt sweetnessnoble hopclean

◐ Taste

The palate leads with roasted malt and a light, pleasant sweetness that carries through the mid-palate. Bitterness remains low and well-integrated, never jarring. The finish drinks smooth and dry, with a bready character lending body without heaviness.

roasted maltlight sweetlow bitternesssmooth finish

◑ Finish

A brief, clean aftertaste with lingering roasted grain notes and a whisper of dryness. The mouthfeel remains smooth and refreshing throughout, with no astringency or cloying residue.

dryrefreshingroasted grain fade
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
77
Appearance
79
Finish
76
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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About Light Lager

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