Standard American Beer Flashcards
American Light Lager: Overall Impressions
High carbonation, very light body, nearly flavorless.
American Light Lager Aroma: Malt
Low to none; grainy, sweet, corn if present.
American Light Lager Aroma: Hop
Low to none; spicy or floral if present.
American Light Lager Aroma: Esters
Clean; low apple and DMS not a fault.
American Light Lager: Appearance
Very pale straw to pale yellow; quickly dissipating head; very clear.
American Light Lager Flavor: Malt
Low to very low grainy corn-like; sweet perception due to low bitterness is possible.
American Light Lager Flavor: Hops
None to low; floral, spicy, herbal if present. Low to very low bitterness.
American Light Lager Flavor: Fermentation
Clean.
American Light Lager Flavor: Balance
Close to even.
American Light Lager Flavor: Other
None.
American Light Lager Mouthfeel: Body
Very light, thin, watery.
American Light Lager Mouthfeel: Carbonation
Very high, slight carbonic bite.
American Light Lager Mouthfeel: Warmth
None.
American Light Lager Mouthfeel: Creaminess
None.
American Light Lager Mouthfeel: Astringency:
None.
