American Lite Lager

American Lite Lager is an American Lager beer style. Brewers Association category: American-Style Light Lager. It typically presents as very light to pale.

Notes: Corn, rice or other grain or sugar adjuncts are often used. These beers are high in carbonation. Flavor attributes typical of beer are usually very low when present. Calories should not exceed 125 per 12-ounce serving. Low carb beers should have a maximum carbohydrate level of 3.0 gm per 12 oz. (355 ml).

ABV: 3.5%-4.4%
IBU: 4-10
COLOR / SRM SCALE: 1.5-4
OG: 1.024-1.040
FG: 0.992-1.008

Alcohol & Bitterness

ABV:3.5%-4.4%

ABW:2.8%-3.5%

IBU:4-10

Perceived Bitterness:

Absent to very low

Color & Appearance

Color:

Very light to pale

SRM:1.5-4

EBC:3-8

Clarity:

Chill haze should not be present

Gravity & Body

Original Gravity:1.024-1.040

Original Gravity °P:6.1-10

Final Gravity:0.992-1.008

Final Gravity °P:minus 2.1-2.1

Body:

Low with dry mouthfeel

Flavor Profiles

Malt Profile:

Very low

Hop Profile:

Absent to very low

Fermentation Character:

Fruity esters are usually absent but may be present at very low levels. Diacetyl, acetaldehyde, and DMS should not be present. These beers are characterized by an extremely high degree of attenuation. Final gravity is often less than 1.000 (0.0 °Plato).

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

No beers have been reviewed in this style.