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 |
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05A1. German Leichtbier |
5.5 gal | 3.18% | 20.11 | 1.034 | 1.009 | All Grain | 3635 | |
SchuBrew Leichtbier |
5 gal | 3.58% | 18.47 | 1.033 | 1.006 | BIAB | 2079 | |
German Lite |
5.5 gal | 3.2% | 12.77 | 1.032 | 1.008 | Partial Mash | 1824 | |
Kölsch |
25 L | 4.98% | 24.58 | 1.049 | 1.011 | All Grain | 1717 | |
Session Oat IPA |
5.5 gal | 4.23% | 39.15 | 1.042 | 1.009 | All Grain | 1633 | |
Spiced Pumpkin Ale |
6 gal | 4.78% | 32.04 | 1.048 | 1.012 | All Grain | 1580 | |
Rising sun |
3.5 gal | 3.37% | 12.49 | 1.033 | 1.008 | BIAB | 1448 | |
Gold Bear Kölsch |
5.5 gal | 4.96% | 32.53 | 1.049 | 1.011 | BIAB | 1414 | |
Dortmunder |
8 gal | 4.66% | 24.86 | 1.048 | 1.012 | All Grain | 1291 | |
Batch #24 |
25 L | 5.28% | 81.05 | 1.053 | 1.013 | BIAB | 1284 |
Newest German Leichtbier Recipes
Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
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American Leichtbier (64% American Pilsner) |
2.75 gal | 3.4% | 23.36 | 1.030 | 1.004 | BIAB | 24 | |
Gluten free tester |
5 gal | 5% | 20.37 | 1.044 | 1.005 | All Grain | 58 | |
Awesome Recipe |
5 gal | 2.86% | 19.95 | 1.029 | 1.007 | All Grain | 36 | |
Awesome Recipe |
5 gal | 2.86% | 0 | 1.029 | 1.007 | All Grain | 47 | |
Leichtbier |
14 gal | 3.11% | 22.89 | 1.032 | 1.008 | All Grain | 102 | |
Bongo Crude |
10 gal | 7.38% | 30.4 | 1.069 | 1.013 | All Grain | 79 | |
German Leichtbier |
2 gal | 3.53% | 23.49 | 1.032 | 1.006 | All Grain | 98 | |
Admiral |
25 L | 3.93% | 46.75 | 1.040 | 1.010 | extract | 92 | |
Viking Zero Pils |
10.5 gal | 4.22% | 16.52 | 1.042 | 1.009 | BIAB | 71 | |
German Leichtbier 361 |
11 gal | 4.03% | 25.55 | 1.036 | 1.006 | BIAB | 132 |
Fermentables Used In German Leichtbier Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
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German - Pilsner | 43 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.6°L
|
38 | 77% | 26% - 100% |
Munich - Light 10L | 24 | Grain | specialty malt |
10°L
|
33 | 20% | 4% - 100% | |
German - Acidulated Malt | 21 | German | Grain | acidulated malt |
3.4°L
|
27 | 3% | 1% - 9% |
American - Pilsner | 21 | American | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 84% | 37% - 100% |
US - Pale 2-Row | 17 | US | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 73% | 17% - 100% |
German - Carapils | 15 | German | Grain | crystal malt |
1.3°L
|
35 | 8% | 0% - 19% |
German - Vienna | 14 | German | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
37 | 14% | 2% - 40% |
American - Vienna | 13 | American | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
35 | 19% | 5% - 33% |
Bestmalz - BEST Pilsen | 13 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.9°L
|
37 | 75% | 14% - 100% |
American - Victory | 12 | American | Grain | roasted malt |
28°L
|
34 | 8% | 2% - 17% |
Hops Used In German Leichtbier Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Average AA | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hallertau Mittelfruh | 41 | 3.75 | 47% | 16% - 100% |
Magnum | 25 | 15 | 30% | 9% - 100% |
Saaz | 25 | 3.5 | 36% | 13% - 80% |
Tettnanger | 22 | 4.5 | 38% | 10% - 90% |
Perle | 13 | 8.2 | 30% | 9% - 50% |
Cascade | 12 | 7 | 45% | 3% - 100% |
Hallertau Hersbrucker | 12 | 4 | 55% | 10% - 100% |
Citra | 12 | 11 | 23% | 5% - 100% |
Styrian Goldings | 12 | 5.5 | 41% | 7% - 100% |
East Kent Goldings | 11 | 5 | 36% | 16% - 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 | 22 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 83% | 48°F | 72°F |
Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05 | 15 | 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 |
Lallemand - LalBrew Diamond Lager | 11 | Lallemand | Lagers | Low | High | 80% | 50°F | 59°F |
Fermentis - Safale - German Ale Yeast K-97 | 10 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | .104 | High | 81% | 54°F | 77°F |
Fermentis - Safale - English Ale Yeast S-04 | 9 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | .0975 | High | 75% | 54°F | 77°F |
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23 | 8 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 82% | 48°F | 72°F |
Lallemand - LALBREW® KÖLN KÖLSCH KOLSCH STYLE ALE YEAST | 6 | Lallemand | Ales | Medium | Medium | 75% | 59°F | 72°F |
Wyeast - German Ale 1007 | 6 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.11 | Low | 75% | 55°F | 68°F |
Danstar - Nottingham Ale Yeast | 5 | Danstar | Ale | Med-High | High | 77% | 57°F | 70°F |
Other Ingredients Used In German Leichtbier Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Type | Use | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
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Gypsum | 44 | Water Agt | Mash | 26% | 0% - 100% |
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 26 | Water Agt | Mash | 21% | 0% - 78% |
Lactic acid | 20 | Water Agt | Mash | 76% | 0% - 100% |
Brewtan B | 14 | Other | Mash | 5% | 0% - 18% |
Whirlfloc | 14 | Fining | Boil | 45% | 0% - 100% |
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) | 12 | Water Agt | Mash | 33% | 0% - 73% |
Epsom Salt | 10 | Water Agt | Mash | 8% | 0% - 36% |
Irish Moss | 7 | Fining | Mash | 64% | 33% - 100% |
Table Salt | 6 | Water Agt | Mash | 20% | 0% - 100% |
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 5 | Water Agt | Mash | 21% | 0% - 50% |