Aroma: Little
to no malt aroma, although it can be grainy, sweet or corn-like if
present. Hop aroma may range from none to a light, spicy or floral hop
presence. Low levels of yeast character (green apples, DMS, or
fruitiness) are optional but acceptable. No diacetyl.
Appearance: Very pale straw to pale yellow color. White, frothy head seldom persists. Very clear.
Flavor: Crisp
and dry flavor with some low levels of sweetness. Hop flavor ranges...
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Aroma: Little
to no malt aroma, although it can be grainy, sweet or corn-like if
present. Hop aroma may range from none to a light, spicy or floral hop
presence. Low levels of yeast character (green apples, DMS, or
fruitiness) are optional but acceptable. No diacetyl.
Appearance: Very pale straw to pale yellow color. White, frothy head seldom persists. Very clear.
Flavor: Crisp
and dry flavor with some low levels of sweetness. Hop flavor ranges
from none to low levels. Hop bitterness at low level. Balance may vary
from slightly malty to slightly bitter, but is relatively close to
even. High levels of carbonation may provide a slight acidity or dry
"sting." No diacetyl. No fruitiness.
Mouthfeel: Very
light body from use of a high percentage of adjuncts such as rice or
corn. Very highly carbonated with slight carbonic bite on the tongue.
May seem watery.
Overall Impression: Very refreshing and thirst quenching.
Comments: A
lower gravity and lower calorie beer than standard international
lagers. Strong flavors are a fault. Designed to appeal to the broadest
range of the general public as possible.
Ingredients: Two- or six-row barley with high percentage (up to 40%) of rice or corn as adjuncts.
Vital Statistics: OG: 1.030 – 1.040
IBUs: 8 – 12 FG: 0.998 – 1.008
SRM: 2 – 3 ABV: 3.2 – 4.2%
Commercial Examples: Miller Lite, Bud Light, Coors Light, Amstel Light
