2124
German Leichtbier
BJCP 5A
Pale Bitter European Beer
Overall Impression:
Beck’s Light, Bitburger Light, Mahr’s Leicht, Paulaner Münchner Hell Leicht, Paulaner Premium Leicht
A pale, highly-attenuated, light-bodied German lager with lower alcohol and calories than normal strength beers. Moderately bitter with noticeable malt and hop flavors, the beer is still interesting to drink.
Commercial Examples:Beck’s Light, Bitburger Light, Mahr’s Leicht, Paulaner Münchner Hell Leicht, Paulaner Premium Leicht
*The Style Name, Overall Impression, and Commercial Examples are borrowed with permission from the BJCP.
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