Pale Bitter European Beer - German Leichtbier
A pale, highly-attenuated, light-bodied German lager with lower alcohol and calories than normal-strength beers. Moderately bitter with noticeable malt and hop flavors, the beer is still interesting to drink.
Flavor Profile: Low to medium grainy-sweet malt flavor initially. Medium hop bitterness. Low to medium hop flavor, with a spicy, herbal, or floral quality. Clean fermentation character, well-lagered. Dry finish with a light malty and hoppy aftertaste.
Ingredients: Similar to a German Pils or Helles, continental Pils malt, German lager yeast, Saazer-type hops.
BJCP Style GuideTop 10 German Leichtbier Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05A1. German Leichtbier |
5.5 gal | 3.18% | 20.11 | 1.034 | 1.009 | All Grain | 3152 | |
| SchuBrew Leichtbier |
5 gal | 3.58% | 18.47 | 1.033 | 1.006 | BIAB | 1820 | |
| German Lite |
5.5 gal | 3.2% | 12.77 | 1.032 | 1.008 | Partial Mash | 1623 | |
| Kölsch |
25 L | 4.98% | 24.58 | 1.049 | 1.011 | All Grain | 1463 | |
| Session Oat IPA |
5.5 gal | 4.23% | 39.15 | 1.042 | 1.009 | All Grain | 1454 | |
| Spiced Pumpkin Ale |
6 gal | 4.78% | 32.04 | 1.048 | 1.012 | All Grain | 1405 | |
| Rising sun |
3.5 gal | 3.37% | 12.49 | 1.033 | 1.008 | BIAB | 1222 | |
| Gold Bear Kölsch |
5.5 gal | 4.96% | 32.53 | 1.049 | 1.011 | BIAB | 1179 | |
| Batch #24 |
25 L | 5.28% | 81.05 | 1.053 | 1.013 | BIAB | 1118 | |
| Dortmunder |
8 gal | 4.66% | 24.86 | 1.048 | 1.012 | All Grain | 1073 |
Newest German Leichtbier Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolsch |
24 L | 3.48% | 20.54 | 1.031 | 1.004 | extract | 47 | |
| Orange Creamsicle Milkshake Ale |
5 gal | 5.12% | 23.94 | 1.051 | 1.012 | All Grain | 45 | |
| Jolls 1965 Flag Ale |
23 L | 4.76% | 21.4 | 1.044 | 1.008 | All Grain | 79 | |
| Puszkowe |
15 L | 5.22% | 28.19 | 1.045 | 1.005 | extract | 46 | |
| Alan's IPA v1 |
5.5 gal | 5.85% | 69.98 | 1.060 | 1.016 | extract | 110 | |
| Helles Leicht mit Norwegian blend |
10.5 gal | 4.07% | 15.54 | 1.038 | 1.007 | BIAB | 147 | |
| Kolsch |
5 gal | 5.46% | 16.83 | 1.053 | 1.012 | BIAB | 121 | |
| Ipa americana hernan. C |
40 L | 5.59% | 43.18 | 1.057 | 1.014 | All Grain | 94 | |
| Best Licht |
10.5 gal | 4.04% | 30 | 1.037 | 1.007 | BIAB | 109 | |
| first go blonde |
25 L | 5.81% | 31.32 | 1.055 | 1.011 | All Grain | 99 |
Fermentables Used In German Leichtbier Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| German - Pilsner | 41 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.6°L
|
38 | 77% | 26% - 100% |
| Munich - Light 10L | 23 | Grain | specialty malt |
10°L
|
33 | 19% | 5% - 100% | |
| American - Pilsner | 21 | American | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 84% | 37% - 100% |
| German - Acidulated Malt | 18 | German | Grain | acidulated malt |
3.4°L
|
27 | 3% | 1% - 9% |
| US - Pale 2-Row | 17 | US | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 73% | 17% - 100% |
| German - Carapils | 14 | German | Grain | crystal malt |
1.3°L
|
35 | 8% | 0% - 19% |
| German - Vienna | 13 | German | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
37 | 14% | 2% - 40% |
| American - Vienna | 12 | American | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
35 | 20% | 9% - 33% |
| Flaked Oats | 10 | Adjunct | raw |
2.2°L
|
33 | 16% | 2% - 100% | |
| German - Bohemian Pilsner | 10 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.9°L
|
38 | 82% | 53% - 100% |
Hops Used In German Leichtbier Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Average AA | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallertau Mittelfruh | 37 | 3.75 | 47% | 16% - 100% |
| Saaz | 22 | 3.5 | 36% | 13% - 80% |
| Magnum | 21 | 15 | 26% | 9% - 53% |
| Tettnanger | 20 | 4.5 | 38% | 10% - 90% |
| Cascade | 12 | 7 | 45% | 3% - 100% |
| Perle | 12 | 8.2 | 30% | 9% - 50% |
| Citra | 11 | 11 | 22% | 5% - 100% |
| Hallertau Hersbrucker | 10 | 4 | 52% | 10% - 100% |
| Styrian Goldings | 10 | 5.5 | 41% | 7% - 100% |
| Domestic Hallertau | 9 | 3.9 | 49% | 20% - 100% |
Steeping Grains Used In German Leichtbier Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
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Yeasts Used In German Leichtbier Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Laboratory | Type | Alcohol Tolerance | Flocculation | Attenuation | Min. Temp | Max. Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast W-34/70 | 18 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 83% | 48°F | 72°F |
| Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05 | 17 | Fermentis / Safale | Ales | Low | Medium | 81% | 54°F | 77°F |
| White Labs - German Ale/ Kölsch Yeast WLP029 | 13 | White Labs | Ale | Medium | Medium | 75% | 65°F | 69°F |
| Fermentis - Safale - German Ale Yeast K-97 | 10 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | .104 | High | 81% | 54°F | 77°F |
| Lallemand - LalBrew Diamond Lager | 8 | Lallemand | Lagers | Low | High | 80% | 50°F | 59°F |
| Fermentis - Safale - English Ale Yeast S-04 | 8 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | .0975 | High | 75% | 54°F | 77°F |
| Wyeast - German Ale 1007 | 6 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.11 | Low | 75% | 55°F | 68°F |
| Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23 | 5 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 82% | 48°F | 72°F |
| Danstar - Nottingham Ale Yeast | 5 | Danstar | Ale | Med-High | High | 77% | 57°F | 70°F |
| White Labs - German Lager Yeast WLP830 | 4 | White Labs | Lagers | Medium | Medium | 76.5% | 50°F | 55°F |
Other Ingredients Used In German Leichtbier Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Type | Use | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum | 34 | Water Agt | Mash | 26% | 0% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 19 | Water Agt | Mash | 19% | 0% - 78% |
| Lactic acid | 14 | Water Agt | Mash | 85% | 50% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) | 11 | Water Agt | Mash | 34% | 0% - 73% |
| Whirlfloc | 11 | Fining | Boil | 37% | 0% - 100% |
| Brewtan B | 10 | Other | Mash | 7% | 0% - 18% |
| Epsom Salt | 7 | Water Agt | Mash | 8% | 0% - 36% |
| Irish Moss | 6 | Fining | Mash | 63% | 33% - 100% |
| Table Salt | 6 | Water Agt | Mash | 20% | 0% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 5 | Water Agt | Mash | 21% | 0% - 50% |
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