Light Lager
Formulated to an even lighter, lower carbohydrate and lower calorie level, these American-style Lagers deliver a mild malt and hop aroma and flavor along with high carbonation. Emerging from the late ‘60s in the United States, heavy marketing since the 1970s has pushed this style past its non-light siblings as the beer most identify as “American beer.” With domestic light lagers the No. 1 selling beer style by liquid volume in the United States, large foreign breweries took notice and have since brewed their own light versions of premium lager for export, such as Amstel Light, Beck’s Premier Light and Labatt Blue Light.| Characteristic | Details |
|---|---|
| Taste/Smell | Crisp, Balanced, Light-bodied |
| Alcohol-by-Volume (ABV) Range | 2.4 – 4.3% |
| Bitterness (IBU) | 4-14 |
| Popular Examples | Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Michelob Light, Michelob Ultra, Sam Adams Light, plus a variety of imports and many more |
| Serving Temperature | Cold, 39-45° |
| Glassware | Pint or Nonic, Mug, Pilsner Glass |
| Cheese Pairing Ideas | Aged cheeses, Brick Cheese, Cheddar, Jalapeno Cheddar |
| Food Pairing Ideas | Pizza, hot wings, barbecue, hamburgers, shellfish, fried foods and spicy Indian and Latin foods |
