Pale lager Flashcards

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American light lager

Overall

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Highly carbonated, very light body, nearly flavorless lager designed to be consumed very cold. Very refreshing and thirst quenching.

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American light lager

Aroma

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No to low malt, grainy sweet or corn like
No to light hop, spicy floral
Light amount of yeast character, light apple is not a fault
Light DMS is not a fault

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American light lager

Appear

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Very pale straw to pale yellow 2-3
White head
Very clear

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American light lager

Flavor

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No to low hop, floral spicy herbal
Very low to low hop bitterness 8-12
Very low to low malt, grainy corn like
Crisp and dry finish

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American light lager

Mouthfeel

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Very light body

Very highly carbonated

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American light lager

Ingredients

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Two or six row barley, high percentage of rice or corn as adjuncts

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American light lager

Comparison

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American lager, lighter body and lower alcohol and calorie

Leichtbier, less hop and bitterness

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American Lager

Overall

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Pale highly carbonated light bodied well attenuated lager with a neutral flavor profile and low bitterness

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American Lager

Aroma

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No to low malt, grainy or corn like
No to low hop, spicy floral
Light yeast character like light apple is not a fault
Light DMS is not a fault

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American Lager

Appear

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Very pale straw to medium yellow 2-4
White head
Very clear

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American Lager

Flavor

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Crisp and dry finish
Not to low hop, floral spicy herbal
Low hop bitterness 8-18
Low malt, grainy or corn like

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12
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American Lager

Mouthfeel

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Low body

Slight carbonic bite on tongue

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American Lager

Ingredients

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Two or six row barley with high percentage of rice or corn as adjuncts

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American Lager

Comparison

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American light lager, stronger more flavor and body
International Lager, less bitterness and flavor
Pilsner, less flavor hops and bitterness

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International pale lager

Overall

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Highly attenuated pale lager without strong flavors, typically well balanced and highly carbonated

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International pale lager

Aroma

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Low malt, grainy or corny sweet
Low to medium hop, spicy floral
Low level of yeast character such as light apple is not a fault
Light amount of DMS is not a fault

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International pale lager

Appear

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Pale straw to gold 2-6
White head
Very clear

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International pale lager

Flavor

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Low to moderate malt, grainy, light bready crackery or malty sweetness
Low to medium hop, floral spicy herbal
Low to medium hop bitterness 18-25
Neutral aftertaste with light malt and sometimes hop flavors. Crisp, dry and well-attenuated finish
Light DMS is not a fault

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International pale lager

Mouthfeel

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Light to medium body
High carbonated
A slight carbonic bite on the tongue

20
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International pale lager

Ingredients

A

Two or six row barley, may use rice corn or sugar as adjuncts

21
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International pale lager

Comparison

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American lager, more bitter and filling
German Pils, less hoppy and bitter
Czech Pils, less body, malt flavor and hop character
Munich Helles, more robust versions can approach Munich Helles, with more of an adjunct quality

22
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Czech Pale Lager

Overall

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A lighter bodied rich refreshing hoppy bitter pale Czech lager having the familiar flavors of the stronger Czech Premium Pale Lager beer but in a lower alcohol, lighter bodied and slightly less intense format

23
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Czech Pale Lager

Aroma

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Low to moderate malt, bready rich, faint caramel
Low to moderate hop, spicy herbal
Light diacetyl and fruity hop derived esters are acceptable
No sulfur

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Czech Pale Lager

Appear

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Light gold to deep gold 3-6
Clear
White head

25
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Czech Pale Lager

Flavor

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Low to medium malt, bready
Low to high hop, spicy herbal
Prominent bitterness but never harsh 20-35
Low diacertyl or fruity esters are acceptable
Hoppy finish

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Czech Pale Lager

Mouthfeel

A

Light to medium body

Moderate carbonation

27
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Czech Pale Lager

Ingredients

A

Soft water with low sulfate and carbonate content
Saazer hops
Czech Pilsner malt
Czech lager yeast
Low ion water for soft rounded hop profile

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Czech Pale Lager

Comparison

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Czech Premium pale lager, lighter bodied lower intensity