Pale Bitter European Beer - German Leichtbier
BJCP Style GuideTop 10 German Leichtbier Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Lite |
5.5 gal | 3.2% | 12.77 | 1.032 | 1.008 | Partial Mash | 949 | |
| SchuBrew Leichtbier |
5 gal | 3.58% | 18.47 | 1.033 | 1.006 | BIAB | 927 | |
| Kölsch |
25 L | 4.98% | 24.58 | 1.049 | 1.011 | All Grain | 878 | |
| 05A: German Leichtbier |
5.5 gal | 3.06% | 20.11 | 1.032 | 1.009 | All Grain | 857 | |
| Session Oat IPA |
5.5 gal | 4.23% | 39.15 | 1.042 | 1.009 | All Grain | 811 | |
| Gulating Kølsch |
50 L | 5.81% | 19.15 | 1.054 | 1.010 | All Grain | 803 | |
| Pilsner |
42 L | 5.55% | 39.83 | 1.056 | 1.014 | All Grain | 643 | |
| Batch #24 |
25 L | 5.28% | 81.05 | 1.053 | 1.013 | BIAB | 640 | |
| Rising sun |
3.5 gal | 3.37% | 12.49 | 1.033 | 1.008 | BIAB | 599 | |
| Dortmunder |
8 gal | 4.66% | 24.86 | 1.048 | 1.012 | All Grain | 575 |
Newest German Leichtbier Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitter |
45 L | 5.26% | 53.37 | 1.056 | 1.016 | extract | 6 | |
| smash UK |
5.5 gal | 5.51% | 30.14 | 1.052 | 1.010 | All Grain | 7 | |
| Hefeweizen |
5.5 gal | 4.09% | 0 | 1.042 | 1.010 | All Grain | 10 | |
| Special bitter |
5 gal | 5.58% | 0 | 1.051 | 1.009 | All Grain | 11 | |
| Awesome Recipe |
4.5 gal | 8.13% | 5.83 | 1.083 | 1.021 | All Grain | 5 | |
| Awesome Recipe |
5 gal | 5.23% | 30.33 | 1.053 | 1.014 | All Grain | 7 | |
| Kølsch, No-sparge |
25 L | 5.42% | 23.44 | 1.047 | 1.006 | All Grain | 26 | |
| Kölsch |
25 L | 5.7% | 25.43 | 1.056 | 1.012 | All Grain | 15 | |
| No Se 2 |
5.5 gal | 16.56% | 0 | 1.168 | 1.042 | extract | 18 | |
| Hessian leicht |
5.5 gal | 3.52% | 34.11 | 1.035 | 1.009 | All Grain | 27 |
Fermentables Used In German Leichtbier Recipes (View More)
| Name | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| German - Pilsner | 22 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.6°L
|
38 | 75% | 26% - 100% |
| American - Pilsner | 8 | American | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 90% | 58% - 100% |
| American - Pale 2-Row | 8 | American | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 76% | 43% - 100% |
| German - Munich Light | 7 | German | Grain | base malt |
6°L
|
37 | 19% | 10% - 36% |
| German - Carapils | 7 | German | Grain | crystal malt |
1.3°L
|
35 | 7% | 3% - 19% |
| American - Vienna | 6 | American | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
35 | 22% | 9% - 33% |
| German - Wheat Malt | 6 | German | Grain | base malt |
2°L
|
37 | 24% | 3% - 61% |
| United Kingdom - Maris Otter Pale | 6 | United Kingdom | Grain | base malt |
3.75°L
|
38 | 71% | 10% - 100% |
| German - Acidulated Malt | 6 | German | Grain | acidulated malt |
3.4°L
|
27 | 4% | 2% - 5% |
| German - Pale Ale | 5 | German | Grain | base malt |
2.3°L
|
39 | 74% | 34% - 100% |
Hops Used In German Leichtbier Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Average AA | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saaz | 10 | 3.5 | 30% | 13% - 80% |
| Tettnanger | 10 | 4.5 | 33% | 10% - 67% |
| Hallertau Mittelfruh | 8 | 3.75 | 44% | 17% - 100% |
| Cascade | 8 | 7 | 36% | 3% - 100% |
| Magnum | 7 | 15 | 25% | 11% - 40% |
| East Kent Goldings | 6 | 5 | 31% | 14% - 50% |
| Domestic Hallertau | 5 | 3.9 | 59% | 20% - 100% |
| Target | 4 | 11.5 | 23% | 5% - 33% |
| Styrian Goldings | 4 | 5.5 | 37% | 7% - 50% |
| Perle | 4 | 8.2 | 26% | 17% - 30% |
Steeping Grains Used In German Leichtbier Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American - Caramel / Crystal 40L | 1 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
40°L
|
34 | 100% | 100% - 100% |
| American - Caramel / Crystal 60L | 1 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
60°L
|
34 | 40% | 40% - 40% |
| American - Pale Ale | 1 | American | Grain | base malt |
3.5°L
|
37 | 100% | 100% - 100% |
| German - Munich Dark | 1 | German | Grain | base malt |
15.5°L
|
37 | 100% | 100% - 100% |
| Orange | 1 | Fruit | fruit |
0°L
|
4.1 | 60% | 60% - 60% |
Yeasts Used In German Leichtbier Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Laboratory | Type | Alcohol Tolerance | Flocculation | Attenuation | Min. Temp | Max. Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fermentis / Safale - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05 | 10 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | .095 | Medium | 81% | 54°F | 77°F |
| White Labs - German Ale/ Kölsch Yeast WLP029 | 6 | White Labs | Ale | Medium | Medium | 75% | 65°F | 69°F |
| Fermentis / Safale - Safale - German Ale Yeast K-97 | 5 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | .104 | High | 81% | 54°F | 77°F |
| Danstar - Nottingham Ale Yeast | 4 | Danstar | Ale | Med-High | High | 77% | 57°F | 70°F |
| Fermentis / Safale - Saflager - German Lager Yeast W-34/70 | 4 | Fermentis / Safale | Lager | .105 | High | 83% | 48°F | 72°F |
| Fermentis / Safale - Safale - English Ale Yeast S-04 | 3 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | .0975 | High | 75% | 54°F | 77°F |
| Wyeast - German Ale 1007 | 3 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.11 | Low | 75% | 55°F | 68°F |
| White Labs - Pilsner Lager Yeast WLP800 | 2 | White Labs | Lager | Medium | Med-High | 74.5% | 50°F | 55°F |
| Wyeast - Bohemian Lager 2124 | 2 | Wyeast | Lager | 0.09 | Medium | 75% | 48°F | 58°F |
| Escarpment Labs - Isar Lager | 1 | Escarpment Labs | Lager | Med-High | Med-High | 77% | 50°F | 59°F |
Other Ingredients Used In German Leichtbier Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Type | Use | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum | 7 | Water Agt | Mash | 46% | 0% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride | 6 | Water Agt | Mash | 19% | 0% - 50% |
| Whirlfloc | 4 | Water Agt | Boil | 79% | 15% - 100% |
| Lactic acid | 3 | Water Agt | Mash | 95% | 85% - 100% |
| Table Salt | 3 | Water Agt | Mash | 12% | 0% - 26% |
| Epsom Salt | 2 | Water Agt | Mash | 23% | 10% - 36% |
| Baking Soda | 1 | Water Agt | Mash | 37% | 37% - 37% |
| Chalk | 1 | Water Agt | Mash | 100% | 100% - 100% |
| Irish Moss | 1 | Fining | Boil | 100% | 100% - 100% |
| Magnesium Chloride | 1 | Water Agt | Mash | 0% | 0% - 0% |
