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Describe Overall Characteristics of a Lite American Lager |
A lower gravity and lower calorie beer than standard international lagers. Strong flavors are a fault. Designed to appeal to the broadest range of the general public as possible. |
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Commercial Examples of a Lite American Lager |
Bitburger Light, Sam Adams Light, |
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Vital Statistics (IBU / SRM / ABV ) of a Lite American Lager |
IBUs: 8 – 12 ABV: 2.8% - 4.2%
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Color/Appearance of a Lite American Lager |
Very pale straw to pale yellow color. White, frothy head seldom persists. Very clear. |
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Flavor Profile of a Lite American Lager |
Crisp and dry flavor with some low levels of grainy or corn-like sweetness. Hop flavor ranges from none to low levels. Hop bitterness at low level. Balance may vary from slightly malty to slightly bitter, but is relatively close to even. High levels of carbonation may provide a slight acidity or dry “sting.” No diacetyl. No fruitiness. |
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Mouthfeel of a Lite American Lager |
Very light body from use of a high percentage of adjuncts such as rice or corn. Very highly carbonated with slight carbonic bite on the tongue. May seem watery. |
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Ingredients in a Lite American Lager |
Two- or six-row barley with high percentage (up to 40%) of rice or corn as adjuncts. |
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Aroma Profile of a Lite American Lager |
Little to no malt aroma, although it can be grainy, sweet or corn-like if present. Hop aroma may range from none to a light, spicy or floral hop presence. Low levels of yeast character (green apples, DMS, or fruitiness) are optional but acceptable. No diacetyl. |
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Describe the overall characteristics of a Standard American Lager |
Very refreshing and thirst quenching. Strong flavors are a fault. An international style |
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Aroma of a Standard American Lager |
Little to no malt aroma, although it can be grainy, sweet or corn-like if present. Hop aroma may range from none to a light, spicy or floral hop presence. Low levels of yeast character (green apples, DMS, or fruitiness) are optional but acceptable. No diacetyl. |
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Color / Appearance of a Standard American Lager |
Very pale straw to medium yellow color. White, |
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Flavor profile of a Standard American Lager |
Crisp and dry flavor with some low levels of grainy or corn-like sweetness. Hop flavor ranges from none to low levels. Hop bitterness at low to medium-low level. Balance may vary from slightly malty to slightly bitter, but is relatively close to even. High levels of carbonation may provide a slight acidity or dry “sting.” No diacetyl. No fruitiness. |
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Mouthfeel of a Standard American Lager |
Light body from use of a high percentage of adjuncts such as rice or corn. Very highly carbonated with slight carbonic bite on the tongue |
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Ingredients of a Standard American Lager |
Two- or six-row barley with high percentage (up to 40%) of rice or corn as adjuncts. |
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Vital Statistics (IBUs / SRM / ABV) of a Standard American Lager |
IBUs: 8 – 15 SRM: 2 – 4 ABV: 4.2 – 5.3% |
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Commercial Examples of a Standard American Lager |
Pabst Blue Ribbon, Miller High Life, |
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Describe the overall characteristics of a Premium American Lager |
Refreshing and thirst quenching, although generally more filling than standard/lite versions.
Premium beers tend to have fewer adjuncts than standard/lite lagers, and can be all-malt. Strong flavors are a fault, but premium lagers have more flavor than standard/lite lagers. A broad category of international mass-market lagers ranging from up-scale American lagers to the typical “import” or “green bottle” international beers found in America. |
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Commercial Examples of a Premium American Lager |
Full Sail Session Premium Lager, Miller |
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Aroma Profile of a Premium American Lager |
Low to medium-low malt aroma, which can be grainy, sweet or corn-like. Hop aroma may range from very low to a medium-low, spicy or floral hop presence. Low levels of yeast character (green apples, DMS, or fruitiness) are optional but acceptable. No diacetyl |
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Color / Appearance of a Premium American Lager |
Pale straw to gold color. White, frothy head may |
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Flavor Profile of a Premium American Lager |
Crisp and dry flavor with some low levels of grainy or malty sweetness. Hop flavor ranges from none to low levels. Hop bitterness at low to medium level. Balance may vary from slightly malty to slightly bitter, but is relatively close to even. High levels of carbonation may provide a slight acidity or dry “sting.” No |
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Mouthfeel of a Premium American Lager |
Medium-light body from use of adjuncts such as rice or corn. Highly carbonated with slight carbonic bite on the tongue. |
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Ingredients of a Premium American Lager |
Two- or six-row barley with up to 25% rice or corn as adjuncts. |
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Vital Statistics (IBUs / SRM / ABV) of a Premium American Lager |
IBUs: 15 – 25 SRM: 2 – 6 ABV: 4.6 – 6% |
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Describe the overall characteristics of a Munich Helles |
Malty but fully attenuated Pils malt showcase.
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Commercial Examples of a Munich Helles |
Weihenstephaner Original, HackerPschorr |