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American Light

American-Style Light (Low Calorie) Lager

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown%
Brewed By Pittsburgh Brewing Co.
3340 Liberty Ave
Pittsburg (PA)
Pennsylvania
USA
North America
(412) 682-7400
www.pittsburghbrewing.com

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American-Style Light (Low Calorie) Lager Traits

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Beer Style Description

These beers are extremely light colored, light in body, and high in carbonation. Calorie level should not exceed 125 per 12 ounce serving. Corn, rice, or other grain or sugar adjuncts are often used. Flavor is mild and hop bitterness and aroma is negligible to very low. Light fruity esters are acceptable. Chill haze and diacetyl should be absent. 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.

Alcohol By Volume Range

2.8-4.2

IBU's Range

8-12

Aroma

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.

Appearance

Very pale straw to pale yellow color. White, frothy head seldom persists. Very clear.

Flavor

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.

Mouthfeel

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.