Pale Bitter European Beer - German Leichtbier
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 | 2709 | |
| SchuBrew Leichtbier |
5 gal | 3.58% | 18.47 | 1.033 | 1.006 | BIAB | 1494 | |
| German Lite |
5.5 gal | 3.2% | 12.77 | 1.032 | 1.008 | Partial Mash | 1431 | |
| Kölsch |
25 L | 4.98% | 24.58 | 1.049 | 1.011 | All Grain | 1289 | |
| Spiced Pumpkin Ale |
6 gal | 4.78% | 32.04 | 1.048 | 1.012 | All Grain | 1230 | |
| Session Oat IPA |
5.5 gal | 4.23% | 39.15 | 1.042 | 1.009 | All Grain | 1193 | |
| Rising sun |
3.5 gal | 3.37% | 12.49 | 1.033 | 1.008 | BIAB | 1036 | |
| Batch #24 |
25 L | 5.28% | 81.05 | 1.053 | 1.013 | BIAB | 971 | |
| Gold Bear Kölsch |
5.5 gal | 4.96% | 32.53 | 1.049 | 1.011 | BIAB | 936 | |
| Dortmunder |
8 gal | 4.66% | 24.86 | 1.048 | 1.012 | All Grain | 888 |
Newest German Leichtbier Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Leichtbier |
5.5 gal | 3.38% | 22.43 | 1.033 | 1.008 | All Grain | 55 | |
| Half German Blonde |
5.5 gal | 3.46% | 17.57 | 1.032 | 1.006 | BIAB | 17 | |
| Awesome Recipe |
5.5 gal | 3.99% | 56.15 | 1.041 | 1.010 | All Grain | 18 | |
| A Simple German Blonde II |
5.5 gal | 3.41% | 19.11 | 1.033 | 1.007 | extract | 28 | |
| Dunkles Leichtbier |
5.25 gal | 2.75% | 11.51 | 1.029 | 1.007 | BIAB | 25 | |
| L' Rouf |
41 L | 5.31% | 40.31 | 1.049 | 1.008 | All Grain | 58 | |
| Summer Pils |
23 L | 5.12% | 33.68 | 1.047 | 1.008 | All Grain | 71 | |
| Wrath of the Leicht King |
5.5 gal | 3.54% | 19.24 | 1.034 | 1.007 | All Grain | 63 | |
| Wrath of the Leicht King |
6 gal | 2.6332% | 0 | 1.027 | 1.007 | All Grain | 47 | |
| Leichtbier 2.0 |
6 gal | 3.55% | 18.49 | 1.032 | 1.005 | BIAB | 49 |
Fermentables Used In German Leichtbier Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| German - Pilsner | 27 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.6°L
|
38 | 78% | 26% - 100% |
| Munich - Light 10L | 13 | Grain | specialty malt |
10°L
|
33 | 17% | 5% - 36% | |
| American - Pilsner | 12 | American | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 91% | 58% - 100% |
| German - Acidulated Malt | 12 | German | Grain | acidulated malt |
3.4°L
|
27 | 3% | 1% - 9% |
| American - Vienna | 9 | American | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
35 | 20% | 9% - 33% |
| Pale 2-Row | 9 | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 73% | 43% - 100% | |
| German - Wheat Malt | 8 | German | Grain | base malt |
2°L
|
37 | 19% | 2% - 61% |
| German - Pale Ale | 7 | German | Grain | base malt |
2.3°L
|
39 | 69% | 34% - 100% |
| German - Carapils | 7 | German | Grain | crystal malt |
1.3°L
|
35 | 7% | 3% - 19% |
| United Kingdom - Maris Otter Pale | 7 | United Kingdom | Grain | base malt |
3.75°L
|
38 | 73% | 10% - 100% |
Hops Used In German Leichtbier Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Average AA | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallertau Mittelfruh | 17 | 3.75 | 47% | 17% - 100% |
| Saaz | 14 | 3.5 | 36% | 13% - 80% |
| Tettnanger | 13 | 4.5 | 37% | 10% - 88% |
| Magnum | 11 | 15 | 33% | 11% - 100% |
| Cascade | 7 | 7 | 37% | 3% - 100% |
| Styrian Goldings | 7 | 5.5 | 30% | 7% - 50% |
| Domestic Hallertau | 6 | 3.9 | 58% | 20% - 100% |
| Citra | 5 | 11 | 22% | 5% - 80% |
| Centennial | 5 | 10 | 35% | 3% - 100% |
| Perle | 5 | 8.2 | 30% | 17% - 38% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Labs - German Ale/ Kölsch Yeast WLP029 | 11 | White Labs | Ale | Medium | Medium | 75% | 65°F | 69°F |
| Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05 | 8 | Fermentis / Safale | Ales | Low | Medium | 81% | 54°F | 77°F |
| Fermentis - Safale - German Ale Yeast K-97 | 7 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | .104 | High | 81% | 54°F | 77°F |
| Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast W-34/70 | 6 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 83% | 48°F | 72°F |
| Danstar - Nottingham Ale Yeast | 5 | Danstar | Ale | Med-High | High | 77% | 57°F | 70°F |
| Wyeast - German Ale 1007 | 4 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.11 | Low | 75% | 55°F | 68°F |
| Fermentis - Safale - English Ale Yeast S-04 | 4 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | .0975 | High | 75% | 54°F | 77°F |
| Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23 | 3 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 82% | 48°F | 72°F |
| Wyeast - Bohemian Lager 2124 | 3 | Wyeast | Lagers | 0.09 | Medium | 75% | 48°F | 58°F |
| Wyeast - Octoberfest Lager Blend 2633 | 2 | Wyeast | Lagers | 0.09 | Med-Low | 75% | 48°F | 58°F |
Other Ingredients Used In German Leichtbier Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Type | Use | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum | 16 | Water Agt | Mash | 30% | 0% - 71% |
| Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 8 | Water Agt | Mash | 19% | 1% - 44% |
| Whirlfloc | 6 | Water Agt | Boil | 50% | 15% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 5 | Water Agt | Mash | 21% | 0% - 50% |
| Epsom Salt | 5 | Water Agt | Mash | 10% | 0% - 36% |
| Lactic acid | 5 | Water Agt | Mash | 89% | 60% - 100% |
| Table Salt | 5 | Water Agt | Mash | 6% | 0% - 26% |
| Citric acid | 4 | Water Agt | Mash | 35% | 33% - 40% |
| Irish Moss | 3 | Fining | Boil | 67% | 67% - 67% |
| Phosphoric acid | 2 | Water Agt | Mash | 66% | 0% - 100% |
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