Mexican-Style Light Lager
North American Origin Lager · Brewers Association 2025
- OG
- 1.026 – 1.044
- FG
- 1.003 – 1.010
- ABV
- 3.2 – 4.2 %
- IBU
- 8 – 17
- Color
- 2 – 3 SRM
- CO₂
- – –
Notes
Clean pale lagers often made with 2-row pilsner malt and may contain corn and/or rice to lighten body. Medium to medium-high carbonation and low final gravity produce a light-bodied beer that finishes dry
Color
Straw to pale gold
Clarity
Appearance should be clear; Chill haze should not be present
Malt aroma & flavor
Low to medium-low pale malt sweetness and aroma may be present. May have adjunct flavors from corn and/or rice
Hop aroma & flavor
Very low to low with attributes typical of noble-type hops
Bitterness
Very low to low
Fermentation character
Clean fermentation profile; low fruity esters may be present; sulfur may be present in very low levels. Diacetyl should not be present
Body
Very light to light body with dry finish
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