Contemporary American-Style Light Lager
North American Origin Lager · Brewers Association 2025
1.5 SRM12 SRM
- OG
- 1.024 – 1.040
- FG
- 0.992 – 1.008
- ABV
- 3.5 – 4.4 %
- IBU
- 5 – 20
North American Origin Lager · Brewers Association 2025
Corn, rice, or other grain or sugar adjuncts are often used but all-malt formulations are also made. These beers are high in carbonation. Hop attributes, though subtle, are more evident than in traditional American-Style Light Lager. Calories should not exceed 125 per 12-ounce serving. Low carb beers should have a maximum carbohydrate level of 3.0 gm per 12 oz. (355 ml)
Very light to medium amber. The word "Light" refers to light body and reduced calories rather than color.
Chill haze should not be present
Very low but present
Low to Medium Low and can exhibit wide range of hop profiles
Very low to low
Fruity esters are usually absent but may be present at very low levels. Diacetyl, acetaldehyde, and DMS should not be present. These beers are characterized by an extremely high degree of attenuation. Final gravity is often less than 1.000 (0.0 ºPlato).
Low to medium-low, often with dry mouthfeel
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