German Leichtbier BJCP 5a Overall Impression 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 Yeast Strain to Use: 2124 Bohemian Lager View Strain 2206 Bavarian Lager View Strain