German Leichtbier

German Leichtbier is an German Lager beer style. Brewers Association category: German-Style Leichtbier. It typically presents as straw to pale 5.

ABV: 2.5%-3.7%
IBU: 16-24
OG: 1.026-1.034
FG: 1.006-1.010

Alcohol & Bitterness

ABV:2.5%-3.7%

ABW:2.0%-2.9%

IBU:16-24

Perceived Bitterness:

Medium

Color & Appearance

Color:

Straw to pale 5

Clarity:

Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present

Gravity & Body

Original Gravity:1.026-1.034

Original Gravity °P:6.6-8.5

Final Gravity:1.006-1.010

Final Gravity °P:1.5-2.6

Body:

Very low Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.026-1.034 (6.6-8.5 °Plato) • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.006- 1.010 (1.5-2.6 °Plato) • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 2.0%-2.9% (2.5%-3.7%) • Hop Bitterness (IBU) 16-24 • Color SRM (EBC) 2-4 (4-8 EBC)

Flavor Profiles

Malt Profile:

Low to medium

Hop Profile:

Low to medium

Fermentation Character:

Fruity esters and diacetyl should not be present. Very low levels of sulfur-related compounds are acceptable.

2026 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association .

No beers have been reviewed in this style.