1A. American Light Lager

Question 1

Overall Impression

Answer 1

Highly carbonated, very light-bodied, nearly flavorless Lager designed to be consumed very cold. Very refreshing and thirst quenching.

Question 2

Aroma

Answer 2

Malt aroma is low to none, can be grainy, sweet, corn-like

Hop aroma is low to none, spicy, floral, herbal

Light esters (apple) is not a fault

Light DMS is not a fault

Question 3

Appearance

Answer 3

Very pale straw to pale yellow

White frothy head, seldom persists

Very clear

Question 4

Flavor

Answer 4

Relatively neutral palate, crisp, dry

Malt aroma is low to very low grainy or corn-like flavor that can be perceived as sweet

Hop aroma is low to none, herbal, spicy, floral, rarely strong enough to detect

Balance is slightly malty to slightly bitter, even

High carbonation accentuates dryness

Clean lager character

Question 5

Mouthfeel

Answer 5

Very light (sometimes watery)

Highly carbonated

Question 6

Comments

Answer 6

Designed to appeal to as broad a range of the herbal public as possible. Strong flavors are a fault

Question 7

History

Answer 7

First produced by Rheingold in 1967. Popularized by Miller Brewing using the same recipe in 1973. Marketed to sports fans with the “tastes great, less filling” campaign. Became the most sold beer type in the U.S. in 1990.

Question 8

Characteristic Ingredients

Answer 8

2-row or 6-row barley, up to 40% rice or corn as adjuncts

Question 9

Style comparison

Answer 9

A lighter-bodied, lower-alcohol, lower calorie version of an American Lager. Less hop character and bitterness than a Leichtbier.

Question 10

Vital Statistics

Answer 10

IBUs: 8-12
SRM: 2-3
OG: 1.028-1.040
FG: 0.998-1.008
ABV: 2.8-4.2%